Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED vs Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS USM
This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED and Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS USM .
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Product |
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED |
Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS USM |
| Name | Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED | Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS USM |
| Also known as | Nikon Nikkor AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED | |
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Canon |
| SKU | ||
Release Date and Price |
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED |
Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS USM |
| Release Year | 2000 | 1999 |
| Release Date | ||
| MSRP | 1494 USD | 9199 USD |
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Lens Type |
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED |
Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS USM |
| Lens Type | Telephoto |
Telephoto Supertelephoto |
| Zoom or Prime | Prime lens (no zoom) | Prime lens (no zoom) |
Mount and Compatibility |
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED |
Canon EF 600mm F4 L 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-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED |
Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS USM |
| Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Motor Type | No information | No information |
| Focus Method | No information | No information |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 145 cm | 550 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | ||
Aperture |
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED |
Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS USM |
| Maximum Aperture | F4 | F4 |
| Diaphragm Blades | No information | No information |
Optics |
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED |
Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS USM |
| Construction | 10 elements / 6 groups | 17 elements / 13 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED |
Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS USM |
| Focal Length | 300 mm | 600 mm |
| Zoom Range | None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
| 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-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED |
Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS USM |
| Weather Sealing | No | Yes |
| Diameter | 90 mm | 168 mm |
| Length | 222 mm | 456 mm |
| Weight | 1440 gr | 5360 gr |
Other |
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED |
Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS USM |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Drop-in Filter |
| Filter Diameter | 77 mm | 52 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included (Pull Out/Extendable) | Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | N/A | ET-160 |
| Tripod Collar | Included | Included |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |
