Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED vs Canon MP-E65mm F2.8 1-5x

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED and Canon MP-E65mm F2.8 1-5x .

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Product
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED
Canon MP-E65mm F2.8 1-5x
Name Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED Canon MP-E65mm F2.8 1-5x
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 MP-E65mm F2.8 1-5x
Release Year 2000 1999
Release Date
MSRP 1494 USD 1049 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED
Canon MP-E65mm F2.8 1-5x
Lens Type Telephoto Standard / Normal
Macro
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED
Canon MP-E65mm F2.8 1-5x
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 MP-E65mm F2.8 1-5x
Autofocus (AF) Yes Note. See below for further informationNo
Manual focus only
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes N/ANo
Motor Type No information N/A
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 145 cm 24 cm
Maximum Magnification
Macro 1:1 No (No Macro lens) Yes
Aperture
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED
Canon MP-E65mm F2.8 1-5x
Maximum Aperture F4 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED
Canon MP-E65mm F2.8 1-5x
Construction 10 elements  /  6 groups 10 elements  /  8 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED
Canon MP-E65mm F2.8 1-5x
Focal Length 300 mm 65 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 No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED
Canon MP-E65mm F2.8 1-5x
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 90 mm 81 mm
Length 222 mm 98 mm
Weight 1440 gr 710 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED
Canon MP-E65mm F2.8 1-5x
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 58 mm
Lens Hood Included (Pull Out/Extendable) Not Included
Lens Hood SKU N/A MP-E65
Tripod Collar Included Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A