Nikon AF-S DX 12-24mm F4 G IF-ED vs Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S DX 12-24mm F4 G IF-ED and Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM .

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Product
Nikon AF-S DX 12-24mm F4 G IF-ED
Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM
Name Nikon AF-S DX 12-24mm F4 G IF-ED Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 12-24mm F4 G IF-ED
Manufacturer Nikon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S DX 12-24mm F4 G IF-ED
Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM
Release Year 2002 2004
Release Date
MSRP 1224 USD 2689 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S DX 12-24mm F4 G IF-ED
Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens Superzoom
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S DX 12-24mm F4 G IF-ED
Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM
Mount Nikon F Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon AF-S DX 12-24mm F4 G IF-ED
Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 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 30 cm 70 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Nikon AF-S DX 12-24mm F4 G IF-ED
Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM
Maximum Aperture F4 F3,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 28 mm
F5,6 at 300 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF-S DX 12-24mm F4 G IF-ED
Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM
Construction 11 elements  /  7 groups 22 elements  /  16 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S DX 12-24mm F4 G IF-ED
Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM
Focal Length 12-24 mm 28-300 mm
Zoom Range 12 mm 272 mm
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 DX 12-24mm F4 G IF-ED
Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 82 mm 92 mm
Length 90 mm 184 mm
Weight 485 gr 1670 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S DX 12-24mm F4 G IF-ED
Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 L IS USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-23 EW-83G
Tripod Collar N/A Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A