Nikon Nikkor
300mm f/2.8 G ED-IF VR
 vs
Canon
TS-E 90mm f/2.8

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon 300mm f/2.8 G ED-IF VR
Image stabilization Nikon VR vs None
Help
 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Auto focus Yes vs No
Help
Significantly better telephoto 300 mm vs 90 mm
Help
 Around 3.5x more reach, less perspective distortion
Nikon Nikkor 300mm f/2.8 G ED-IF VR Learn more about
the Nikon 300mm f/2.8 G ED-IF VR

Reasons to consider the Canon TS-E 90mm f/2.8
Tilt-shift lens Yes vs No
Help
 Can achieve selective focus simulating a miniature effect, and correct for perspective distortion of straight lines
Much better wide angle 90 mm vs 300 mm
Help
 3.3x better wide angle
Canon TS-E 90mm f/2.8 Learn more about
the Canon TS-E 90mm f/2.8

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

No significant shared competitors found.

Nikon Nikkor 300mm f/2.8 G ED-IF VR Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 300mm f/4D ED-IF

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 300mm f/4D ED-IF

Wildlife lens

$1,134
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 300mm f/4D ED-IF vs the Nikkor 300mm f/2.8 G ED-IF VR
Canon 400mm f/5.6L USM

Canon 400mm f/5.6L USM

Wildlife lens

$1,219
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Max focal length Better telephoto
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Aperture Much narrower aperture
Compare the 400mm f/5.6L USM vs the Nikkor 300mm f/2.8 G ED-IF VR
Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM

Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM

Sports lens

$4,340
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM vs the Nikkor 300mm f/2.8 G ED-IF VR
Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM

Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM

Sports lens

$3,599
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Min focal length Significantly better wide angle
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Image stabilization Worse image stabilization
Compare the 120-300mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM vs the Nikkor 300mm f/2.8 G ED-IF VR
Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$429
Min focal length Much better wide angle
Aperture Wider aperture
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Max focal length Significantly worse telephoto
Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D vs the Nikkor 300mm f/2.8 G ED-IF VR

Canon TS-E 90mm f/2.8 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D

Tilt-shift lens

$1,599
Magnification More magnification
Length Slightly longer
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the Nikkor PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D vs the TS-E 90mm f/2.8
Canon TS-E 45mm f/2.8

Canon TS-E 45mm f/2.8

Tilt-shift lens

$1,299
Min focal length Better wide angle
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Magnification Less magnification
Compare the TS-E 45mm f/2.8 vs the TS-E 90mm f/2.8
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM

Macro lens

$549
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Auto focus Auto focus
Tilt-shift Not a tilt-shift lens
Compare the EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM vs the TS-E 90mm f/2.8
Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II

Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II

Tilt-shift lens

$1,999
Min focal length Better wide angle
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II vs the TS-E 90mm f/2.8
Canon 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

Canon 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

Macro lens

$519
Auto focus Auto focus
Magnification Much more magnification
Tilt-shift Not a tilt-shift lens
Length Longer
Compare the 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro vs the TS-E 90mm f/2.8

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