Comparison of Nikon 300mm f/2.8D ED-IF II AF-S Nikkor and Sony SAL-300F28G 300mm f/2.8 G

Attribute	Nikon 300mm f/2.8D ED-IF II AF-S Nikkor ×	Sony SAL-300F28G 300mm f/2.8 G ×
Aperture (f)	2.80 - 22.00	2.80 - 32.00
Filter Size (mm)	52	42
Notes	Included Accessories: CL-L1 Case, HK-26 Hood, LN-1 Strap, 52mm filter holder, Gel Filter Holder	Included Accessories: SH0012 Lens Hood
Closest Focus (m)	2.3	2
Magnification Ratio (x)	0.16	0.18
Type	Telephoto Prime	Telephoto Prime
Focus Details	Internal with Silent Wave motor; M/A switch	Internal; SSM (Super Sonic wave Motor) with Direct Manual Focus, Focus Hold button, Focus Range selector, Prefocus function
APS Equivalent	450mm	450mm
Diaphragm Blades	9	9
Image Circle	35mm	35mm
Focal Length (mm)	300.00	300.00
Brand	Nikon	Sony
Name	Nikon 300mm f/2.8D ED-IF II AF-S Nikkor	Sony SAL-300F28G 300mm f/2.8 G
Weight (g)	2590	2310
Diagonal Angle of View (degree)	8.20	8.20
Length (mm)	269	242.5
Diameter (mm)	122	122
Lens Construction	11 elements in 8 groups, including 3 ED elements	13 elements in 12 groups, including 3 ED elements