Nikon Z 17-28mm F2.8 vs Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 L IS USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon Z 17-28mm F2.8 and Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 L IS USM.

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Product
Nikon Z 17-28mm F2.8
Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 L IS USM
Name Nikon Z 17-28mm F2.8 Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 L IS USM
Also known as Nikon Nikkor Z 17-28mm F2.8
Manufacturer Nikon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon Z 17-28mm F2.8
Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 L IS USM
Release Year 2022 2010
Release Date 2022-09-20
MSRP N/A 1599 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon Z 17-28mm F2.8
Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 L IS USM
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon Z 17-28mm F2.8
Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 L IS USM
Mount Nikon Z Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon Z 17-28mm F2.8
Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 L IS USM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Stepper Motor No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 19 cm 120 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,19
Aperture
Nikon Z 17-28mm F2.8
Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 L IS USM
Maximum Aperture F2,8 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 9 No information
Optics
Nikon Z 17-28mm F2.8
Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 L IS USM
Construction 13 elements  /  11 groups 19 elements  /  14 groups
Special Elements/Coatings Three aspherical elements, two extra-low dispersion (ED) elements and one Super ED element No information
Focal Length
Nikon Z 17-28mm F2.8
Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 L IS USM
Focal Length 17-28 mm 70-300 mm
Zoom Range 11 mm 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 Z 17-28mm F2.8
Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 L IS USM
Weather Sealing Yes Yes
Diameter 75 mm 89 mm
Length 101 mm 143 mm
Weight 450 gr 1050 gr
Other
Nikon Z 17-28mm F2.8
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-107 ET-73B
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A