Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR vs Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS USM
This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR and Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS USM .
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Product |
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR |
Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS USM |
Name | Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR | Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS USM |
Also known as | Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR | |
Manufacturer | Nikon | Canon |
SKU | ||
Release Date and Price |
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR |
Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS USM |
Release Year | 2003 | 2005 |
Release Date | ||
MSRP | N/A | 649 USD |
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Lens Type |
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR |
Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS USM |
Lens Type | Telephoto | Telephoto |
Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR |
Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 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 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR |
Canon EF 70-300mm 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 | 150 cm | 150 cm |
Maximum Magnification | ||
Aperture |
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR |
Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS USM |
Maximum Aperture | F2,8 |
F4-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths. F4 at 70 mm F5,6 at 300 mm Variable Aperture |
Diaphragm Blades | No information | No information |
Optics |
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR |
Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS USM |
Construction | 21 elements / 15 groups | 15 elements / 10 groups |
Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR |
Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS USM |
Focal Length | 70-200 mm | 70-300 mm |
Zoom Range | 130 mm | 230 mm |
Built-in Teleconverter | No | No |
Teleconverter Multiplier | N/A | N/A |
Image Stabilization |
Yes
VR |
Yes
IS |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | N/A |
Physical |
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR |
Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS USM |
Weather Sealing | Yes | No |
Diameter | 87 mm | 76 mm |
Length | 215 mm | 142 mm |
Weight | 1470 gr | 630 gr |
Other |
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR |
Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS USM |
Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
Filter Diameter | 77 mm | 58 mm |
Lens Hood | Included | Not Included |
Lens Hood SKU | HB-29 | ET-65B |
Tripod Collar | Included | N/A |
Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |