Nikon AF 14mm F2.8 D ED vs Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF 14mm F2.8 D ED and Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS USM .

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Product
Nikon AF 14mm F2.8 D ED
Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS USM
Name Nikon AF 14mm F2.8 D ED Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS USM
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF 14mm F2.8 D ED
Manufacturer Nikon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF 14mm F2.8 D ED
Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS USM
Release Year 2000 2005
Release Date
MSRP N/A 649 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF 14mm F2.8 D ED
Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS USM
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF 14mm F2.8 D ED
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 14mm F2.8 D ED
Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS USM
Autofocus (AF) YesNote. See below for further information Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor
Compatible Cameras for Nikon AF 14mm F2.8 D ED
Yes
Motor Type N/A No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 20 cm 150 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Nikon AF 14mm F2.8 D ED
Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 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 No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF 14mm F2.8 D ED
Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS USM
Construction 14 elements  /  12 groups 15 elements  /  10 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF 14mm F2.8 D ED
Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS USM
Focal Length 14 mm 70-300 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
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 AF 14mm F2.8 D ED
Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS USM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 87 mm 76 mm
Length 86 mm 142 mm
Weight 670 gr 630 gr
Other
Nikon AF 14mm F2.8 D ED
Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS USM
Filter Type Built-in Filter Holder Filter Thread
Filter Diameter N/A 58 mm
Lens Hood Included (Solid Construction) Not Included
Lens Hood SKU N/A ET-65B
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A