Nikon 300mm f2.8 ed-if ais owners manual

I've been offered a 300mm f4.5 IF-ED at a pretty good price, well below 200 €. The lens is in good shape. Hermann, I love this lens! Ever since I bought it I haven't been using 300/2.8 AF-I that is resting peacefully in its suitcase. Im considering the Nikon 300mm f4 PF VR and was wondering how you would compare it to the legendary 300mm f2.8. I understand the 1 stop of light you are giving up, but was also wondering about IQ, color, contrast etc. I wouldn't expect the PF lens at $2000 to match the 2.8 but am interested in Объектив Nikon 300mm f/4E PF ED VR AF-S Nikkor.