Nikon AF-S DX 18-140mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR vs Canon EF 300mm F2.8 L IS II USM
This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S DX 18-140mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR and Canon EF 300mm F2.8 L IS II USM.
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Product |
Nikon AF-S DX 18-140mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR |
Canon EF 300mm F2.8 L IS II USM |
Name | Nikon AF-S DX 18-140mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR | Canon EF 300mm F2.8 L IS II USM |
Also known as | Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-140mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR | |
Manufacturer | Nikon | Canon |
SKU | ||
Release Date and Price |
Nikon AF-S DX 18-140mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR |
Canon EF 300mm F2.8 L IS II USM |
Release Year | 2013 | 2010 |
Release Date | ||
MSRP | 599 USD | 7000 USD |
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Lens Type |
Nikon AF-S DX 18-140mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR |
Canon EF 300mm F2.8 L IS II USM |
Lens Type | Superzoom | Telephoto |
Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Prime lens (no zoom) |
Mount and Compatibility |
Nikon AF-S DX 18-140mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR |
Canon EF 300mm F2.8 L IS II USM |
Mount | Nikon F | Canon EF |
Designed for APS-C sensor | Yes | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Nikon AF-S DX 18-140mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR |
Canon EF 300mm F2.8 L IS II 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 | 45 cm | 200 cm |
Maximum Magnification | 0,18 | |
Aperture |
Nikon AF-S DX 18-140mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR |
Canon EF 300mm F2.8 L IS II USM |
Maximum Aperture |
F3,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths. F3,5 at 18 mm F5,6 at 140 mm Variable Aperture |
F2,8 |
Diaphragm Blades | No information | No information |
Optics |
Nikon AF-S DX 18-140mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR |
Canon EF 300mm F2.8 L IS II USM |
Construction | 17 elements / 12 groups | 16 elements / 12 groups |
Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Nikon AF-S DX 18-140mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR |
Canon EF 300mm F2.8 L IS II USM |
Focal Length | 18-140 mm | 300 mm |
Zoom Range | 122 mm | None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
Built-in Teleconverter | No | No |
Teleconverter Multiplier | N/A | N/A |
Image Stabilization |
Yes
VR |
Yes
IS |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | N/A |
Physical |
Nikon AF-S DX 18-140mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR |
Canon EF 300mm F2.8 L IS II USM |
Weather Sealing | No | Yes |
Diameter | 78 mm | 128 mm |
Length | 97 mm | 248 mm |
Weight | 490 gr | 2400 gr |
Other |
Nikon AF-S DX 18-140mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR |
Canon EF 300mm F2.8 L IS II USM |
Filter Type | Filter Thread | Drop-in Filter |
Filter Diameter | 67 mm | 52 mm |
Lens Hood | Not Included | Included |
Lens Hood SKU | HB-32 | ET-120 (WII) |
Tripod Collar | N/A | Included |
Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |