Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VRvsNikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR
AF-S NIKKOR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR
80-400mm / F4.5-5.6
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AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR
55-300mm / F4.5-5.6
83-450mm equiv.
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Which to choose
When the AF-S NIKKOR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR suits you better
No standout advantage in this comparison.
When the AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR suits you better
- Weight950g lighter, so easier to carry
- Zoom rangeCovers 55-300mm in a single lens
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- AF-S NIKKOR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR203mm long × 95.5mm diameter
- AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR123mm long × 76.5mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR | Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 80mm | 55mm | +25mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 400mm | 300mm | +100mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F4.5 | F4.5 | — |
| Max aperture (tele) | F5.6 | F5.6 | — |
| Min focus distance | 1.5m | 1.4m | +0.10m |
| Max magnification | 0.17× | 0.28× | −0.11x |
| Weight | 1.48kg | 530g | +950g |
| Length | 203mm | 123mm | +80mm |
| Diameter | 95.5mm | 76.5mm | +19mm |
| Filter size | 77mm | 58mm | +19mm |
| Released | 2013 | 2010 | +3year |
| Stabilization | Yes | Yes | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as AF-S NIKKOR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR relative to AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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AF-S NIKKOR 80-400mm 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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