Nikon AF-S DX 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 G ED vs Canon EF 100-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S DX 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 G ED and Canon EF 100-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM .

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Product
Nikon AF-S DX 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 G ED
Canon EF 100-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM
Name Nikon AF-S DX 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 G ED Canon EF 100-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 G ED
Manufacturer Nikon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S DX 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 G ED
Canon EF 100-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM
Release Year 2006 1990
Release Date
MSRP N/A 470 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S DX 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 G ED
Canon EF 100-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM
Lens Type Superzoom Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S DX 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 G ED
Canon EF 100-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM
Mount Nikon F Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon AF-S DX 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 G ED
Canon EF 100-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information Ultrasonic
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 45 cm 150 cm
Maximum Magnification 5
Aperture
Nikon AF-S DX 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 G ED
Canon EF 100-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM
Maximum Aperture F3,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 18 mm
F5,6 at 135 mm
Variable Aperture
F4,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4,5 at 100 mm
F5,6 at 300 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades No information 8
Optics
Nikon AF-S DX 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 G ED
Canon EF 100-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM
Construction 15 elements  /  13 groups 13 elements  /  10 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S DX 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 G ED
Canon EF 100-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM
Focal Length 18-135 mm 100-300 mm
Zoom Range 117 mm 200 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 DX 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 G ED
Canon EF 100-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 73 mm 73 mm
Length 86 mm 121 mm
Weight 385 gr 540 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S DX 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 G ED
Canon EF 100-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 67 mm 58 mm
Lens Hood Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-32 ET-65 III
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other Optional accessories Soft Case ES-C17/LP1019