Nikon Z 70-180mm F2.8 vs Canon EF 70-300 F4-5.6 IS II USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon Z 70-180mm F2.8 and Canon EF 70-300 F4-5.6 IS II USM.

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Product
Nikon Z 70-180mm F2.8
Canon EF 70-300 F4-5.6 IS II USM
Name Nikon Z 70-180mm F2.8 Canon EF 70-300 F4-5.6 IS II USM
Also known as Nikon Nikkor Z 70-180mm F2.8
Manufacturer Nikon Canon
SKU 0571C002
Release Date and Price
Nikon Z 70-180mm F2.8
Canon EF 70-300 F4-5.6 IS II USM
Release Year 2023 2016
Release Date 2023-07-21 2016-09-15
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 0 USD 599 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon Z 70-180mm F2.8
Canon EF 70-300 F4-5.6 IS II USM
Lens Type Telephoto Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon Z 70-180mm F2.8
Canon EF 70-300 F4-5.6 IS II USM
Mount Nikon Z Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon Z 70-180mm F2.8
Canon EF 70-300 F4-5.6 IS II USM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Stepper motor Nano Ultrasonic
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 270 cm 120 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,48 0,25
Aperture
Nikon Z 70-180mm F2.8
Canon EF 70-300 F4-5.6 IS II 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 9
Optics
Nikon Z 70-180mm F2.8
Canon EF 70-300 F4-5.6 IS II USM
Construction 19 elements  /  14 groups 17 elements  /  12 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 5 ED elements, 1 Super ED, 3 aspherical elements UD element
Focal Length
Nikon Z 70-180mm F2.8
Canon EF 70-300 F4-5.6 IS II USM
Focal Length 70-180 mm 70-300 mm
Zoom Range 110 mm 230 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No Yes
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A 4 stops
Physical
Nikon Z 70-180mm F2.8
Canon EF 70-300 F4-5.6 IS II USM
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 84 mm 80 mm
Length 151 mm 146 mm
Weight 795 gr 710 gr
Other
Nikon Z 70-180mm F2.8
Canon EF 70-300 F4-5.6 IS II USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 67 mm 67 mm
Lens Hood Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-113 ET-74B
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A