Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR vs Nikon AF-S Nikkor 200-500mm F5.6E ED VR
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR is faster by 0.6 stops (f/4.5 vs f/5.6), letting in more light.
- Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR is lighter by 1770g.
- Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR goes wider (55mm vs 200mm).
- Nikon AF-S Nikkor 200-500mm F5.6E ED VR reaches further (500mm vs 300mm).
- Nikon AF-S Nikkor 200-500mm F5.6E ED VR is the newer design (2015 vs 2010).
| Spec | AF-S DX Nikkor 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR | AF-S Nikkor 200-500mm F5.6E ED VR |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Nikon | Nikon |
| Mount | Nikon F | Nikon F |
| Type | Zoom | Telephoto Zoom |
| Focal length | 55-300mm (wider) | 200-500mm |
| Max aperture | f/4.5 (faster) | f/5.6 |
| Released | 2010 | 2015 |
| Format | aps-c | full-frame |
| Groups | 11 | 12 |
| Af motor | SWM | SWM |
| Elements | 17 | 19 |
| Weight g | 530.0 (lighter) | 2300.0 |
| Filter mm | 58 | 95 |
| Length mm | 123.0 | 256.5 |
| Stabilized | Yes | Yes |
| Diameter mm | 76.5 | 108.0 |
| Min focus m | 1.4 (closer focusing) | 2.2 |
| Blades | n/a | 9 |
| Max magnification | n/a | 0.22 |
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
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 200-500mm F5.6E ED VR
A large telephoto zoom for Nikon F-mount DSLRs with a constant f/5.6 aperture and vibration reduction, popular for wildlife.
Pros
- Constant f/5.6
- 500mm reach
- Vibration reduction
- Electromagnetic diaphragm
Cons
- Large and heavy (2.3 kg)
- 95mm filter thread
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