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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-120mm f/4G ED VR vs Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR

Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-120mm f/4G ED VR

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AF-S Nikkor 24-120mm f/4G ED VR

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Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR

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AF-S DX Nikkor 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR

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Verdict at a glance

  • Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-120mm f/4G ED VR is faster by 0.3 stops (f/4.0 vs f/4.5), letting in more light.
  • Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR is lighter by 180g.
  • Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-120mm f/4G ED VR goes wider (24mm vs 55mm).
  • Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR reaches further (300mm vs 120mm).
Specification comparison
Spec AF-S Nikkor 24-120mm f/4G ED VR AF-S DX Nikkor 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR
Brand Nikon Nikon
Mount Nikon F Nikon F
Type Zoom Zoom
Focal length 24-120mm (wider) 55-300mm
Max aperture f/4.0 (faster) f/4.5
Released 2010 2010
Blades 9 n/a
Format full-frame aps-c
Groups 13 11
Af motor SWM SWM
Elements 17 17
Weight g 710.0 530.0 (lighter)
Filter mm 77 58
Length mm 103.5 123.0
Stabilized Yes Yes
Diameter mm 84.0 76.5
Min focus m 0.45 (closer focusing) 1.4
Max magnification 0.24 n/a

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-120mm f/4G ED VR

A constant-f/4 standard zoom for Nikon FX cameras with vibration reduction, popular as a walk-around lens.

Pros

  • Constant f/4
  • Vibration reduction
  • Useful 24-120mm range

Cons

  • Distortion at 24mm
  • Slower than f/2.8

Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR

A 2010 DX telephoto zoom with a 58mm filter thread and VR. It reaches 450mm equivalent.

Pros

  • Long reach
  • VR
  • Compact for its range

Cons

  • Slow aperture
  • Softens at 300mm
  • Plastic build

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