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