Nikon AF-S 17-35mm F2.8 IF ED vs Canon EF 300mm F4 L IS USM
This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S 17-35mm F2.8 IF ED and Canon EF 300mm F4 L IS USM .
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Product |
Nikon AF-S 17-35mm F2.8 IF ED |
Canon EF 300mm F4 L IS USM |
| Name | Nikon AF-S 17-35mm F2.8 IF ED | Canon EF 300mm F4 L IS USM |
| Also known as | Nikon Nikkor AF-S 17-35mm F2.8 IF ED | |
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Canon |
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Release Date and Price |
Nikon AF-S 17-35mm F2.8 IF ED |
Canon EF 300mm F4 L IS USM |
| Release Year | 1999 | 1997 |
| Release Date | ||
| MSRP | 1954 USD | 1399 USD |
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Lens Type |
Nikon AF-S 17-35mm F2.8 IF ED |
Canon EF 300mm F4 L IS USM |
| Lens Type | Wide Angle Lens | Telephoto |
| Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Prime lens (no zoom) |
Mount and Compatibility |
Nikon AF-S 17-35mm F2.8 IF ED |
Canon EF 300mm 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 17-35mm F2.8 IF ED |
Canon EF 300mm 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 | 28 cm | 150 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | ||
Aperture |
Nikon AF-S 17-35mm F2.8 IF ED |
Canon EF 300mm F4 L IS USM |
| Maximum Aperture | F2,8 | F4 |
| Diaphragm Blades | No information | No information |
Optics |
Nikon AF-S 17-35mm F2.8 IF ED |
Canon EF 300mm F4 L IS USM |
| Construction | 13 elements / 10 groups | 15 elements / 11 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Nikon AF-S 17-35mm F2.8 IF ED |
Canon EF 300mm F4 L IS USM |
| Focal Length | 17-35 mm | 300 mm |
| Zoom Range | 18 mm | 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 17-35mm F2.8 IF ED |
Canon EF 300mm F4 L IS USM |
| Weather Sealing | No | No |
| Diameter | 83 mm | 90 mm |
| Length | 106 mm | 221 mm |
| Weight | 750 gr | 1190 gr |
Other |
Nikon AF-S 17-35mm F2.8 IF ED |
Canon EF 300mm F4 L IS USM |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 77 mm | 77 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Included (Pull Out/Extendable) |
| Lens Hood SKU | HB-23 | N/A |
| Tripod Collar | N/A | Included |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |