Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II vs Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6
This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II and Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6.
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Product |
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II |
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 |
Name | Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II | Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 |
Also known as | Nikon Nikkor AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II | |
Manufacturer | Nikon | Canon |
SKU | ||
Release Date and Price |
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II |
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 |
Release Year | 2010 | 2004 |
Release Date | ||
MSRP | 58999 USD | N/A |
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Lens Type |
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II |
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 |
Lens Type | Telephoto | Standard / Normal |
Zoom or Prime | Prime lens (no zoom) | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II |
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 |
Mount | Nikon F | Canon EF-S |
Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | Yes |
Focus |
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II |
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 |
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 | 230 cm | 28 cm |
Maximum Magnification | ||
Aperture |
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II |
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 |
Maximum Aperture | F2,8 |
F3.5-5.6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths. F3.5 at 18 mm F5.6 at 55 mm Variable Aperture |
Diaphragm Blades | No information | No information |
Optics |
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II |
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 |
Construction | 11 elements / 8 groups | 11 elements / 9 groups |
Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II |
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 |
Focal Length | 300 mm | 18-55 mm |
Zoom Range | None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
37 mm |
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 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II |
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 |
Weather Sealing | Yes | No |
Diameter | 124 mm | 68 mm |
Length | 267 mm | 79 mm |
Weight | 2900 gr | 190 gr |
Other |
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II |
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 |
Filter Type | Drop-in Filter | Filter Thread |
Filter Diameter | 52 mm | 58 mm |
Lens Hood | Included | Not Included |
Lens Hood SKU | HK-30 | EW-60C |
Tripod Collar | Included | N/A |
Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |