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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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