Nikon AF-S 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR vs Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS USM
This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR and Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS USM .
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Product |
Nikon AF-S 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR |
Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS USM |
| Name | Nikon AF-S 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR | Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS USM |
| Also known as | Nikon Nikkor AF-S 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR | |
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Canon |
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Release Date and Price |
Nikon AF-S 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR |
Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS USM |
| Release Year | 2013 | 2005 |
| Release Date | ||
| MSRP | 2699 USD | 649 USD |
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Lens Type |
Nikon AF-S 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR |
Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS USM |
| Lens Type |
Telephoto Supertelephoto |
Telephoto |
| Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Nikon AF-S 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR |
Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 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 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR |
Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 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 | 175 cm | 150 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | ||
Aperture |
Nikon AF-S 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR |
Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS USM |
| Maximum Aperture |
F4,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths. F4,5 at 80 mm F5,6 at 400 mm Variable Aperture |
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 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR |
Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS USM |
| Construction | 20 elements / 12 groups | 15 elements / 10 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Nikon AF-S 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR |
Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS USM |
| Focal Length | 80-400 mm | 70-300 mm |
| Zoom Range | 320 mm | 230 mm |
| 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 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR |
Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS USM |
| Weather Sealing | Yes | No |
| Diameter | 96 mm | 76 mm |
| Length | 203 mm | 142 mm |
| Weight | 1570 gr | 630 gr |
Other |
Nikon AF-S 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR |
Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS USM |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 77 mm | 58 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Not Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | HB-65 | ET-65B |
| Tripod Collar | Included | N/A |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |
