Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED vs Canon EF-S 17-85mm F4-5.6 IS USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED and Canon EF-S 17-85mm F4-5.6 IS USM .

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Product
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED
Canon EF-S 17-85mm F4-5.6 IS USM
Name Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED Canon EF-S 17-85mm F4-5.6 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-S 17-85mm F4-5.6 IS USM
Release Year 2000 2004
Release Date
MSRP 1494 USD 599 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED
Canon EF-S 17-85mm F4-5.6 IS USM
Lens Type Telephoto Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED
Canon EF-S 17-85mm F4-5.6 IS USM
Mount Nikon F Canon EF-S
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) Yes
Focus
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED
Canon EF-S 17-85mm F4-5.6 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 35 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED
Canon EF-S 17-85mm F4-5.6 IS USM
Maximum Aperture F4 F4-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4 at 17 mm
F5,6 at 85 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED
Canon EF-S 17-85mm F4-5.6 IS USM
Construction 10 elements  /  6 groups 17 elements  /  12 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED
Canon EF-S 17-85mm F4-5.6 IS USM
Focal Length 300 mm 17-85 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
68 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-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED
Canon EF-S 17-85mm F4-5.6 IS USM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 90 mm 78 mm
Length 222 mm 92 mm
Weight 1440 gr 475 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED
Canon EF-S 17-85mm F4-5.6 IS USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 67 mm
Lens Hood Included (Pull Out/Extendable) Not Included
Lens Hood SKU N/A EW-73B
Tripod Collar Included N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A