Nikon Nikkor
AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED
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Canon
EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM

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differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED
Much wider aperture f/1.4 vs f/4.5
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 At its widest, the AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED captures much more light, 3.4 f-stops
Is a prime lens Yes vs No
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 Prime lenses have a single focal length, they are typically sharper and have wider apertures
Better wide angle 24 mm vs 70 mm
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 2.9x better wide angle
Slightly shorter 89 mm vs 99 mm
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 More than 10% shorter
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM
Image stabilization Canon IS vs None
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 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Much narrower aperture f/32 vs f/16
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 At its narrowest, the EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM goes 2 f-stops narrower
Significantly better telephoto 300 mm vs 24 mm
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 12.5x more reach, less perspective distortion
More zoom 4.3x vs 1x
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 Around 4.5x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Slightly cheaper $1,289.00 vs $1,999.95
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 The best price we've seen is $711 cheaper (around 40% less)
Slightly more magnification 1:4 (0.2x) vs 1:5.6 (0.2x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects around 40% larger in your photo
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM Learn more about
the Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED:Nikon AF-S
EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM:Canon USM

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

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

No significant shared competitors found.

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$697
Lowest price Cheaper
Weight Slightly lighter
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G vs the Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED
Nikon Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED

Nikon Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED

Fisheye lens

$1,479
Fisheye Fisheye lens
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED vs the Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

Wide angle lens

$1,887
Wide maximum Narrower aperture
Zoom range More zoom
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED vs the Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED
Sony Distagon T* 24mm f/2 SSM

Sony Distagon T* 24mm f/2 SSM

Low light lens

$1,398
Wide maximum Narrower aperture
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Distagon T* 24mm f/2 SSM vs the Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED
Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM

Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM

Low light lens

$1,549
Wide maximum Narrower aperture
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Compare the EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM vs the Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED

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

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

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

Wildlife lens

$1,399
Aperture Wider aperture
Length Longer
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM vs the EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

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

Wildlife lens

$649
Aperture Wider aperture
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Length Longer
Compare the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM vs the EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

Wildlife lens

$299
Aperture Wider aperture
Lowest price Cheaper
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS vs the EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM
Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Canon-ef

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

Wildlife lens

$449
Aperture Wider aperture
Lowest price Cheaper
Image stabilization Worse image stabilization
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Canon-ef vs the EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM
Nikon Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G

Nikon Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G

Wildlife lens

$150
Aperture Wider aperture
Lowest price Cheaper
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G vs the EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM

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