Nikon AF-S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR vs Canon EF 28mm F2.8

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR and Canon EF 28mm F2.8 .

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Product
Nikon AF-S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR
Canon EF 28mm F2.8
Name Nikon AF-S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR Canon EF 28mm F2.8
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR
Manufacturer Nikon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR
Canon EF 28mm F2.8
Release Year 2006 1987
Release Date
MSRP 589 USD 269 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR
Canon EF 28mm F2.8
Lens Type Telephoto Wide Angle Lens
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR
Canon EF 28mm F2.8
Mount Nikon F Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon AF-S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR
Canon EF 28mm F2.8
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 150 cm 30 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Nikon AF-S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR
Canon EF 28mm F2.8
Maximum Aperture F4,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4,5 at 70 mm
F5,6 at 300 mm
Variable Aperture
F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF-S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR
Canon EF 28mm F2.8
Construction 17 elements  /  12 groups 5 elements  /  5 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR
Canon EF 28mm F2.8
Focal Length 70-300 mm 28 mm
Zoom Range 230 mm None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
VR II
No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Nikon AF-S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR
Canon EF 28mm F2.8
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 80 mm 67 mm
Length 143 mm 42 mm
Weight 725 gr 185 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR
Canon EF 28mm F2.8
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 67 mm 52 mm
Lens Hood Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-15 EW-65 II
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A