Nikon AF 24-85mm F2.8-4 D IF vs Canon EF 100-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF 24-85mm F2.8-4 D IF and Canon EF 100-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM .

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Product
Nikon AF 24-85mm F2.8-4 D IF
Canon EF 100-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM
Name Nikon AF 24-85mm F2.8-4 D IF Canon EF 100-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF 24-85mm F2.8-4 D IF
Manufacturer Nikon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF 24-85mm F2.8-4 D IF
Canon EF 100-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM
Release Year 2000 1990
Release Date
MSRP 744 USD 470 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF 24-85mm F2.8-4 D IF
Canon EF 100-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM
Lens Type Standard / Normal Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF 24-85mm F2.8-4 D IF
Canon EF 100-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM
Mount Nikon F Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon AF 24-85mm F2.8-4 D IF
Canon EF 100-300mm F4.5-5.6 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 24-85mm F2.8-4 D IF
Yes
Motor Type N/A Ultrasonic
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 21 cm 150 cm
Maximum Magnification 5
Aperture
Nikon AF 24-85mm F2.8-4 D IF
Canon EF 100-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM
Maximum Aperture F2,8-4
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F2,8 at 24 mm
F4 at 85 mm
Variable Aperture
F4,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4,5 at 100 mm
F5,6 at 300 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades No information 8
Optics
Nikon AF 24-85mm F2.8-4 D IF
Canon EF 100-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM
Construction 15 elements  /  11 groups 13 elements  /  10 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF 24-85mm F2.8-4 D IF
Canon EF 100-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM
Focal Length 24-85 mm 100-300 mm
Zoom Range 61 mm 200 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Nikon AF 24-85mm F2.8-4 D IF
Canon EF 100-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 78 mm 73 mm
Length 82 mm 121 mm
Weight 545 gr 540 gr
Other
Nikon AF 24-85mm F2.8-4 D IF
Canon EF 100-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 72 mm 58 mm
Lens Hood Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-25 ET-65 III
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other Optional accessories Soft Case ES-C17/LP1019