Comparison of Konica Minolta AF 300mm f/2.8 APO G D SSM and Nikon 500mm f/4G IF-ED AF-S VR Nikkor

Attribute	Nikon 500mm f/4G IF-ED AF-S VR Nikkor ×	Konica Minolta AF 300mm f/2.8 APO G D SSM ×
Diagonal Angle of View (degree)	5.00	8.20
Notes	Image Stabilization	Autofocus cannot be used in the following combinations: with camera models introduced before the Maxxumm 7 (excluding the updated Maxxumm 9)
Aperture (f)	4.00 - 22.00	2.80 - 32.00
Closest Focus (m)	4	2
Magnification Ratio (x)	0.14	0.18
Diaphragm Blades Type	rounded	-
Type	Telephoto Prime	Telephoto Prime
APS Equivalent	750mm	450mm
Diaphragm Blades	9	9
Image Circle	35mm	35mm
Focal Length (mm)	500.00	300.00
Brand	Nikon	Konica-minolta
Name	Nikon 500mm f/4G IF-ED AF-S VR Nikkor	Konica Minolta AF 300mm f/2.8 APO G D SSM
Weight (g)	3880	2310
Diameter (mm)	139.5	122
Length (mm)	391	242.5
Filter Size (mm)	52	-
Focus Details	Internal; Silent Wave Motor; M/A switch	Internal; SSM (supersonic-wave motor) with direct manual focus, focus hold button, focus range ring, prefocus function
Zoom System	n/a	-
Lens Construction	14 elements in 11 groups, including 3 ED glass elements, one Nano Crystal Coat and one meniscus protective glass element	13 elements in 12 groups, including 3 AD elements