Nikon AF-S 28-70mm F2.8 D IF-ED vs Canon EF 28-90mm F4-5.6 II DC

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S 28-70mm F2.8 D IF-ED and Canon EF 28-90mm F4-5.6 II DC.

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Product
Nikon AF-S 28-70mm F2.8 D IF-ED
Canon EF 28-90mm F4-5.6 II DC
Name Nikon AF-S 28-70mm F2.8 D IF-ED Canon EF 28-90mm F4-5.6 II DC
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28-70mm F2.8 D IF-ED
Manufacturer Nikon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S 28-70mm F2.8 D IF-ED
Canon EF 28-90mm F4-5.6 II DC
Release Year 1999 2003
Release Date
MSRP N/A N/A
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S 28-70mm F2.8 D IF-ED
Canon EF 28-90mm F4-5.6 II DC
Lens Type Standard / Normal Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S 28-70mm F2.8 D IF-ED
Canon EF 28-90mm F4-5.6 II DC
Mount Nikon F Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon AF-S 28-70mm F2.8 D IF-ED
Canon EF 28-90mm F4-5.6 II DC
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 70 cm 38 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Nikon AF-S 28-70mm F2.8 D IF-ED
Canon EF 28-90mm F4-5.6 II DC
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F4-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4 at 28 mm
F5,6 at 90 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF-S 28-70mm F2.8 D IF-ED
Canon EF 28-90mm F4-5.6 II DC
Construction 15 elements  /  11 groups 10 elements  /  8 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S 28-70mm F2.8 D IF-ED
Canon EF 28-90mm F4-5.6 II DC
Focal Length 28-70 mm 28-90 mm
Zoom Range 42 mm 62 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-S 28-70mm F2.8 D IF-ED
Canon EF 28-90mm F4-5.6 II DC
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 121 mm 61 mm
Length 88 mm 71 mm
Weight 935 gr 190 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S 28-70mm F2.8 D IF-ED
Canon EF 28-90mm F4-5.6 II DC
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 58 mm
Lens Hood Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-19 EW-60C
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A