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 |