Comparison of Konica Minolta AF 100-400mm f/4.5-6.7 APO and Nikon 55-300mm ƒ/4.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX Nikkor

Attribute	Konica Minolta AF 100-400mm f/4.5-6.7 APO ×	Nikon 55-300mm ƒ/4.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX Nikkor ×
Notes	Included Accessories: Lens Hood	VR II Image Stabilization (up to 4 stops) with Tripod Detection Mode; Nikon Super Integrated Coating (SIC)
Aperture (f)	4.50 - 45.00	4.50 - 29.00
Magnification Ratio (x)	0.25	0.28
Filter Size (mm)	72	58
Diaphragm Blades	-	9
Type	Telephoto Zoom	Telephoto Zoom
APS Equivalent	150 - 600mm	82.5 - 450mm
Diameter (mm)	79.5	76.5
Image Circle	35mm	APS-C
Focal Length (mm)	100.00 - 400.00	55.00 - 300.00
Brand	Konica-minolta	Nikon
Name	Konica Minolta AF 100-400mm f/4.5-6.7 APO	Nikon 55-300mm ƒ/4.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX Nikkor
Weight (g)	840	580
Diagonal Angle of View (degree)	6.20 - 24.00	5.30 - 28.80
Lens Construction	14 elements in 11 groups, including 2 AD elements	17 elements in 11 groups, including 1 High Refractive Index (HRI) and 2 ED elements
Zoom System	Rotary	Rotary
Focus Details	Focus hold button	AF-S with Silent Wave Motor (SWM); M/A focus mode switch
Front Element Rotation	-	-
Length (mm)	149	123
Diaphragm Blades Type	-	rounded
Closest Focus (m)	2	1.4