Comparison of Nikon 500mm f/4G IF-ED AF-S VR Nikkor and Nikon 120-300mm f/2.8E FL ED SR VR AF-S Nikkor

Attribute	Nikon 500mm f/4G IF-ED AF-S VR Nikkor ×	Nikon 120-300mm f/2.8E FL ED SR VR AF-S Nikkor ×
Aperture (f)	4.00 - 22.00	2.80 - 22.00
Filter Size (mm)	52	112
Notes	Image Stabilization	Optical image stabilization; Weather-resistant
Closest Focus (m)	4	2
Magnification Ratio (x)	0.14	0.16
Zoom System	n/a	Rotary
Type	Telephoto Prime	Telephoto Zoom
APS Equivalent	750mm	1.5x: 180 - 450mm
Diaphragm Blades	9	9
Image Circle	35mm	35mm
Focal Length (mm)	500.00	120.00 - 300.00
Brand	Nikon	Nikon
Name	Nikon 500mm f/4G IF-ED AF-S VR Nikkor	Nikon 120-300mm f/2.8E FL ED SR VR AF-S Nikkor
Weight (g)	3880	3250
Diaphragm Blades Type	rounded	rounded
Lens Construction	14 elements in 11 groups, including 3 ED glass elements, one Nano Crystal Coat and one meniscus protective glass element	25 elements in 19 groups, including 1 ED lens element, 2 fluorite elements,1 SR element; Nano Crystal and ARNEO coats
Diagonal Angle of View (degree)	5.00	8.20 - 20.30
Length (mm)	391	303.5
Diameter (mm)	139.5	128
Focus Details	Internal; Silent Wave Motor; M/A switch	Internal; AF-S with AM/MA/M switch, focus limiter, memory recall