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differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 300mm f/4D ED-IF

Slightly more magnification 1:3.7 (0.3x) vs 1:4.2 (0.2x)
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Take macro shots with subjects more than 10% larger in your photo
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 300mm f/4D ED-IF Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S 300mm f/4D ED-IF

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

Image stabilization Canon IS vs None
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Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Slightly lighter 1.2 kg vs 1.4 kg
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Around 20% lighter
Canon EF 300mm f/4L IS USM Learn more about
the Canon EF 300mm f/4L IS USM

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
AF-S 300mm f/4D ED-IF:Nikon AF-S
EF 300mm f/4L IS USM:Canon USM
Wide maximum Wide aperture Help
f/32
Max focal length Good telephoto Help
300 mm
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Min focal length Poor wide angle Help
300 mm
Length Quite long Help
AF-S 300mm f/4D ED-IF:224 mm
EF 300mm f/4L IS USM:221 mm
Aperture Very narrow widest aperture size Help
f/4
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
1x

Compared to wildlife lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

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

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

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Canon 400mm f/5.6L USM

Canon 400mm f/5.6L USM

Wildlife lens

$1,219

Max focal length Has a slightly shorter telephoto lens
Min focal length Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Sigma 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM APO Canon-ef

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

Wildlife lens

$899

Min focal length Has a significantly wider wide angle lens
Max focal length Has a slightly shorter telephoto lens
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM

Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM

Sports lens

$4,340

Aperture Has a wider aperture
Lowest price Is significantly more expensive
Weight Is heavier
Sigma 200-500mm f/2.8 EX DG APO IF Canon-ef

Sigma 200-500mm f/2.8 EX DG APO IF Canon-ef

Sports lens

$28,999

Min focal length Has a slightly wider wide angle lens
Max focal length Has a significantly shorter telephoto lens
Lowest price Is much more expensive
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop

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

Advantages

Disadvantages

Nikon Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED

Nikon Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED

Wildlife lens

$1,499

Image stabilization Image stabilization
Min focal length Much better wide angle
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Nikon Nikkor 300mm f/2.8 G ED-IF VR

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

Sports lens

Image stabilization Image stabilization
Aperture Wider aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

Sports lens

$2,397

Image stabilization Image stabilization
Min focal length Much better wide angle
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Nikon Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED

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

Wildlife lens

$587

Image stabilization Image stabilization
Min focal length Much better wide angle
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Aperture Narrower aperture
Sigma 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f

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

Wildlife lens

$1,509

Zoom range Much more zoom
Min focal length Much better wide angle
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture

Canon EF 300mm f/4L IS USM Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM

Telephoto lens

$629

Min focal length Much better wide angle
Zoom range More zoom
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

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

Wildlife lens

$649

Min focal length Much better wide angle
Zoom range More zoom
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM

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

Sports lens

$2,499

Min focal length Much better wide angle
Aperture Wider aperture
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Pentax SMC  DA* 300mm f/4 ED SDM

Pentax SMC DA* 300mm f/4 ED SDM

Wildlife lens

$1,397

Length Shorter
Weight Slightly lighter
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Canon 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM

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

Wildlife lens

$1,499

Min focal length Significantly better wide angle
Zoom range More zoom
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Aperture Narrower aperture

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