Nikon NIKKOR AF-S NIKKOR 300mm f/2.8G ED VR II 300mm
Nikon
50 Overall Score
vs
Panasonic Lumix S 24-105mm f/4 Macro O.I.S.
Panasonic
85 Overall Score
Scores
Macro
Budget
Professional
Video Cinema
Landscape
Portrait
Travel
Street
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR AF-S NIKKOR 300mm f/2.8G ED VR II 300mm | Panasonic Lumix S 24-105mm f/4 Macro O.I.S. | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | super-telephoto | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 300 mm | 24 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 300 mm | 105 mm |
| Elements | 11 | 16 |
| Groups | 8 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 3 | 4★ |
| Coating | Nano Crystal & Super Integrated Coatings | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/4 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | L-Mount |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 2.90 kg | 1.18 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 52 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Silent Wave Motor | Auto Focus |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 3 stops | 6 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 2.20 m | 300 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:6.25 | 1:2 |
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)
Panasonic Lumix S 24-105mm f/4 Macro O.I.S.
- Strong stabilization (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong optical (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong versatility (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average build (25th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Panasonic Lumix S 24-105mm f/4 Macro O.I.S.
Scores 85 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.