Comparison of Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED AF-S VR Nikkor and Sony 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G SSM SAL-70300G [S]ave
| Attribute |  Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED AF-S VR Nikkor × |  Sony 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G SSM SAL-70300G × |
|---|---|---|
| Aperture (f) | 4.50 - 40.00 | 4.50 - 32.00 |
| Filter Size (mm) | 67 | 62 |
| Notes | Image Stabilization; Included Accessories: HB-36 Hood, CL-1022 Flexible Lens Pouch | Included Accessories: SH0010 Petal Lens Hood |
| Closest Focus (m) | 1.5 | 1.2 |
| Magnification Ratio (x) | 0.25 | 0.25 |
| Diameter (mm) | 80 | 82.5 |
| Type | Telephoto Zoom | Telephoto Zoom |
| APS Equivalent | 105 - 450mm | 105 - 450mm |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Image Circle | 35mm | 35mm |
| Focal Length (mm) | 70.00 - 300.00 | 70.00 - 300.00 |
| Brand | Nikon | Sony |
| Name | Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED AF-S VR Nikkor | Sony 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G SSM SAL-70300G |
| Weight (g) | 745 | 800 |
| Diagonal Angle of View (degree) | 8.20 - 34.30 | 8.20 - 34.00 |
| Lens Construction | 17 elements in 12 groups, including 2 ED elements | 16 elements in 11 groups, including extra-low dispersion glass |
| Zoom System | Rotary | Rotary |
| Length (mm) | 143.5 | 135.5 |
| Diaphragm Blades Type | - | circular |
| Focus Details | Internal; AF-S "Silent Wave" motor with full-time manual focus override feature | Super Sonic wave Motor (SSM), with focus range limiter and focus hold |
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