Nikon 70-300mm f/4-5.6G vs Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon 70-300mm f/4-5.6G

Cheaper

$149.95

$1,399.00

The best price we've seen is $1,249 cheaper (9.3x less)

Lighter

467 g

1 kg

2.2x lighter

Slightly shorter

117 mm

143 mm

Around 20% shorter

Slightly more magnification

1:4 (0.2x)

1:4.8 (0.2x)

Take macro shots with subjects around 20% larger in your photo

Slightly smaller diameter

74 mm

89 mm

Around 20% smaller lens at the end

Learn more about
the Nikon 70-300mm f/4-5.6G

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM

Image stabilization

Canon IS

None

Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements

Has a silent focus motor

Canon USM

None

Focuses quickly and silently

Learn more about
the Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

	Wide aperture
	f/32

	Good telephoto
	300 mm

	Both are zoom lenses
	Typically not as sharp as prime lenses

	Very narrow widest aperture size
	f/4

	Both are variable aperture lenses
	Narrower aperture at longer focal lengths

Compared to wildlife lenses

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

	Good wide-angle
	70 mm

LensHero is not aware of any interesting weaknesses shared by these two products.

competitors

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR

Wildlife lens

$397

Has a lower max f/stop

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR vs the Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR vs the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM

Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f

Wildlife lens

$449

Compare the SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G

Compare the SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f vs the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM

Nikon Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED

Wildlife lens

$587

Compare the Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED vs the Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G

Compare the Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED vs the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

Wildlife lens

$649

Compare the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM vs the Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G

Compare the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM vs the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM

Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO-M DG Macro Canon-ef

Macro lens

$199

Has better macro

Has a lower max f/stop

Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO-M DG Macro Canon-ef vs the Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G

Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO-M DG Macro Canon-ef vs the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM

Sigma 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f

Wildlife lens

$1,509

Has a significantly shorter telephoto lens

Has much large zoom range

Is slightly more expensive

Has a lower max f/stop

Compare the 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G

Compare the 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f vs the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM

Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Nikon-f

Macro lens

$199

More magnification

Significantly wider aperture

Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G

Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Nikon-f

Macro lens

$199

More magnification

Significantly wider aperture

Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G

Nikon Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED

Sports lens

$999

Has a consant aperture

Wider aperture

Significantly wider aperture

Longer

Compare the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED vs the Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED

Wildlife lens

$247

Image stabilization

Has a silent focus motor

Significantly wider aperture

Worse telephoto

Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED vs the Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$115

Much wider aperture

Is a prime lens

Significantly worse telephoto

Significantly wider aperture

Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D vs the Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM

Sports lens

$2,499

Has a consant aperture

Wider aperture

Worse telephoto

Longer

Compare the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM vs the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM

Telephoto lens

$1,149

Has a consant aperture

Slightly lighter

Worse telephoto

Less zoom

Compare the EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM vs the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM

Canon 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM

Wildlife lens

$1,499

Better telephoto

Narrower aperture

Slightly worse wide angle

Compare the 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM vs the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM

Wildlife lens

$1,289

Shorter

Slightly lighter

Narrower aperture

Compare the EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM vs the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM

Sigma 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM APO Canon-ef

Wildlife lens

$899

Better telephoto

Slightly cheaper

Significantly wider aperture

Worse image stabilization

Compare the 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM APO Canon-ef vs the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM

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Nikon Nikkor
70-300mm f/4-5.6G
vs
Canon
EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon 70-300mm f/4-5.6G

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM