Product Comparison: Canon EF 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM vs Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
General Specifications
Brand
Canon
Nikon
Model
EF 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM
AF-S NIKKOR 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
Origin
Japan
Japan
About the Product
From wide to telephoto with just one lens. The flexibility of an 11x zoom range, combined with the quality of Canon's L-series glass, make this lens the ultimate tool for photographers on the move.
Making every photo opportunity come alive with dynamic zoom coverage the AF-S NIKKOR 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR lens from Nikon is designed to handle a huge variety of scenes and subject matter.
Key Specs
Mount Type
Canon EF
Nikon F-Bayonet
Maximum Aperture
3.5 /f
3.5 /f
Minimum Focal Length
28 millimeters
28 millimeters
Maximum Focal Length
300 millimeters
300 millimeters
Lens Type
Telephoto zoom
Telephoto zoom
What customers say about "Key Specs"
Canon EF 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM Camera Lens
- The detail and image quality in low light, overcast, cloudy and even rainy days is outstanding.
- Shooting HD Video with this lens is great, the image quality is superb.
- Excellent super zoom lens.
- The flexibility of the 11x zoom range combined with the quality of the Canon L series lenses makes this lens the ideal solution for photographers on the go.
- The pictures are very clear and the colors are just as they are in front of the lens.
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Camera Lens
- Great focal length coverage.
- The 3.5/5.6 maximum aperture is fine.
- All focal lengths over 50mm are super sharp at any aperture.
- I like the focal range. It made a great all around lens.
- The wide focal range (28-300mm) makes it extremely adaptable.
Size & Weight
Height
3.6 in.
3.26 in.
Width
3.6 in.
3.26 in.
Depth
7.2 in.
4.5 in.
Weight
58.9 oz.
28.2 oz.
What customers say about "Size & Weight"
Canon EF 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM Camera Lens
- This is an excellent lens. Great size and weight.
- In combination with 7D ideal (albeit slightly heavy) travel zoom.
- The lens is heavy.
- Very easy to take in hand, only downside is its weight.
- The 1.6kg is not easy to carry.
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Camera Lens
- It is well constructed and pretty compact for a high quality lens.
- It is reasonably fast, compact and light.
- It's fairly compact, reasonable weight, and produces sharp images.
- It is compact and lightweight.
- It is compact and does a great job.
Imaging
Minimum Focus Distance
27.56 in.
19.2 in.
Field Of View
75° - 8°15'
FX 74° - 8°10' / DX 53° - 5°20'
Zoom Type
Rotating
Rotating
Focus
Push/Pull zooming, Auto Focus, Manual Focus
Auto Focus, Manual Focus
Optical Stabilization
Yes
Yes
What customers say about "Imaging"
Canon EF 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM Camera Lens
- It was fast, had good image stabilization and excellent optics.
- The Lens has great image stabilisation.
- Fast and quiet autofocus with good image quality.
- A zoom for everything. The quality of the L series is noticeable. The USM engine is fast and almost inaudible.
- The zoom was so difficult to use, very stiff and prone to sticking.
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Camera Lens
- The autofocus is super fast.
- The focusing motor is almost dead silent.
- The focus is quiet and the rings are smooth as glass.
- Focus is fast, color is good, etc.
- Image stabilization is very good as is focusing speed.
Features
Brand Compatibility
Canon
Nikon
Sensor Type Compatibility
FX Format / DX Format
FX Format / DX Format
Lens Groups and Elements
22 Elements in 16 Groups
19 Elements in 14 Groups
Number of Aperture Blades
8
9
Filter Diameter
77 millimeters
77 millimeters
Extras
Ultrasonic autofocus motor (USM), Internal Focusing, Circular aperture, Electromagnetic Diaphragm Mechanism
Internal Focusing, AF-S (Silent Wave Motor), Super Integrated Coating, VR (Vibration Reduction), ED (Extra-Low Dispersion) Glass, Aspherical Lens
What customers say about "Features"
Canon EF 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM Camera Lens
- Razor sharp images. I'm using on full frame.
- It is very solidly built and simple to use.
- Beautifully sharp, vivid colours, this is a great, versatile lens.
- An electromagnetic diaphragm (EMD) allows quick, quiet and highly precise aperture control.
- A circular aperture diaphragm offers pleasant background blur.
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Camera Lens
- Very sharp images. Solid build quality.
- The build quality of the lens feels solid.
- Build quality is very good for what is considered a consumer grade lens.
- This lens produces very sharp and contrast pictures.
- Build quality of this lens is very good. Image quality is excellent.
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year(s)
1 year(s)
Certifications
CE
CE
Other Information
MSRP
2449.00 $
949.95 $
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