Nikon NIKKOR AF-S NIKKOR 300mm f/2.8G ED VR II 300mm
Nikon
50 Overall Score
vs
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
89 Overall Score
Scores
Travel
Budget
Street
Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Landscape
Portrait
Professional
Macro
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR AF-S NIKKOR 300mm f/2.8G ED VR II 300mm | Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | super-telephoto | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 300 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 300 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | 11 | 9 |
| Groups | 8 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| Coating | Nano Crystal & Super Integrated Coatings | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 2.90 kg | 0.11 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 52 mm | 41 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Silent Wave Motor | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 3 stops | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 2.20 m | 250 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:6.25★ | 0.215x |
Pros & Cons
Nikon NIKKOR AF-S NIKKOR 300mm f/2.8G ED VR II 300mm
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong optical (73rd percentile)
- Below average build (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average bokeh (23rd percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong versatility (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
Verdict
Winner: Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Scores 89 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.