Nikon Z DX 50-250mm F4.5-6.3 VR vs Canon EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 IS USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon Z DX 50-250mm F4.5-6.3 VR and Canon EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 IS USM .

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Nikon Z DX 50-250mm F4.5-6.3 VR
Canon EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 IS USM
Name Nikon Z DX 50-250mm F4.5-6.3 VR Canon EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 IS USM
Also known as Nikon Nikkor Z DX 50-250mm F4.5-6.3 VR
Manufacturer Nikon Canon
SKU 20085
Release Date and Price
Nikon Z DX 50-250mm F4.5-6.3 VR
Canon EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 IS USM
Release Year 2019 2006
Release Date 2019-10-10
MSRP N/A 1179 USD
Last known price 377 USD 0 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon Z DX 50-250mm F4.5-6.3 VR
Canon EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 IS USM
Lens Type Telephoto Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon Z DX 50-250mm F4.5-6.3 VR
Canon EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 IS USM
Mount Nikon Z Canon EF-S
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes Yes
Focus
Nikon Z DX 50-250mm F4.5-6.3 VR
Canon EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 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 50 cm 35 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,23
Aperture
Nikon Z DX 50-250mm F4.5-6.3 VR
Canon EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 IS USM
Maximum Aperture F4,5-6,3
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4,5 at 50 mm
F6,3 at 250 mm
Variable Aperture
F2,8
Diaphragm Blades 7 No information
Optics
Nikon Z DX 50-250mm F4.5-6.3 VR
Canon EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 IS USM
Construction 16 elements  /  12 groups 19 elements  /  12 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 1 ED element, Super Integrated Coating No information
Focal Length
Nikon Z DX 50-250mm F4.5-6.3 VR
Canon EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 IS USM
Focal Length 50-250 mm 17-55 mm
Zoom Range 200 mm 38 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes Yes
IS
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 5 stops N/A
Physical
Nikon Z DX 50-250mm F4.5-6.3 VR
Canon EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 IS USM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 74 mm 83 mm
Length 110 mm 110 mm
Weight 405 gr 645 gr
Other
Nikon Z DX 50-250mm F4.5-6.3 VR
Canon EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 IS USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 62 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-90A EW-83J
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A