Nikon NIKKOR AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED 70-300mm
Nikon
74 Overall Score
vs
Sony FE SEL2070G 20-70mm
Sony
83 Overall Score
Scores
Professional
Budget
Wildlife Sports
Portrait
Travel
Street
Landscape
Video Cinema
Macro
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED 70-300mm | Sony FE SEL2070G 20-70mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 70 mm | 20 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 300 mm | 70 mm |
| Elements | 17 | 16 |
| Groups | 12 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating | fluorine coatings |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4.5 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | 4.5-5.6 | f/4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.74 kg | 0.49 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 72 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | AF-S | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 1.50 m | 250 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.25x | 0.39x★ |
Pros & Cons
Nikon NIKKOR AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED 70-300mm
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong versatility (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong optical (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average macro (29th percentile)
Sony FE SEL2070G 20-70mm
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong optical (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong versatility (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong bokeh (79th percentile)
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED 70-300mm0.157score per dollar
vs
Sony FE SEL2070G 20-70mm0.080score per dollar
Nikon NIKKOR AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED 70-300mm offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony FE SEL2070G 20-70mm
Scores 83 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.
