Nikon AF-S 28mm F1.8 G vs Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 L IS USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S 28mm F1.8 G and Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 L IS USM.

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Product
Nikon AF-S 28mm F1.8 G
Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 L IS USM
Name Nikon AF-S 28mm F1.8 G Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 L IS USM
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28mm F1.8 G
Manufacturer Nikon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S 28mm F1.8 G
Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 L IS USM
Release Year 2012 2010
Release Date
MSRP 699 USD 1599 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S 28mm F1.8 G
Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 L IS USM
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S 28mm F1.8 G
Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 L IS USM
Mount Nikon F Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon AF-S 28mm F1.8 G
Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 L IS USM
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 25 cm 120 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Nikon AF-S 28mm F1.8 G
Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 L IS USM
Maximum Aperture F1,8 F4-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4 at 70 mm
F5,6 at 300 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF-S 28mm F1.8 G
Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 L IS USM
Construction 11 elements  /  9 groups 19 elements  /  14 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S 28mm F1.8 G
Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 L IS USM
Focal Length 28 mm 70-300 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
230 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No Yes
IS
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Nikon AF-S 28mm F1.8 G
Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 L IS USM
Weather Sealing Yes Yes
Diameter 73 mm 89 mm
Length 80 mm 143 mm
Weight 330 gr 1050 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S 28mm F1.8 G
Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 L IS USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 67 mm 67 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-64 ET-73B
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A