Nikon Nikkor
AF-S 600mm f/4G ED VR
 vs
Canon
EF 300mm f/4L IS USM

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 600mm f/4G ED VR
Much better telephoto 600 mm vs 300 mm
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 2x more reach, less perspective distortion
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 600mm f/4G ED VR Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S 600mm f/4G ED VR

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 300mm f/4L IS USM
Much cheaper $1,349.00 vs $9,199.00
Help
 The best price we've seen is $7,850 cheaper (6.8x less)
Much lighter 1.2 kg vs 5 kg
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 4.3x lighter
Much better wide angle 300 mm vs 600 mm
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 2x better wide angle
More magnification 1:4.2 (0.2x) vs 1:7.1 (0.1x)
Help
 Take macro shots with subjects more than 70% larger in your photo
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
Image stabilization Very good image stabilization Help
AF-S 600mm f/4G ED VR:Nikon VR
EF 300mm f/4L IS USM:Canon IS
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
AF-S 600mm f/4G ED VR:Nikon AF-S
EF 300mm f/4L IS USM:Canon USM
Max focal length Good telephoto Help
AF-S 600mm f/4G ED VR:600 mm
EF 300mm f/4L IS USM:300 mm
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Min focal length Poor wide angle Help
AF-S 600mm f/4G ED VR:600 mm
EF 300mm f/4L IS USM:300 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
Sigma 500mm f/4.5 EX DG APO Sony-alpha

Sigma 500mm f/4.5 EX DG APO Sony-alpha

Wildlife lens

$4,699
Lowest price Is significantly more expensive
Min focal length Has a significantly narrower wide angle lens
Compare the 500mm f/4.5 EX DG APO Sony-alpha vs the Nikkor AF-S 600mm f/4G ED VR
Compare the 500mm f/4.5 EX DG APO Sony-alpha vs the EF 300mm f/4L IS USM
Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO

Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO

Wildlife lens

$1,019
Min focal length Has a significantly wider wide angle lens
Zoom range Has slightly large zoom range
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO vs the Nikkor AF-S 600mm f/4G ED VR
Compare the 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO vs the EF 300mm f/4L IS USM
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 slightly more expensive
Weight Is heavier
Compare the EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM vs the Nikkor AF-S 600mm f/4G ED VR
Compare the EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM vs the EF 300mm f/4L IS USM

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 600mm f/4G ED VR Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM

Canon EF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM

Wildlife lens

$13,899
Max focal length Significantly better telephoto
Weight Lighter
Min focal length Significantly worse wide angle
Lowest price Significantly more expensive
Compare the EF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM vs the Nikkor AF-S 600mm f/4G ED VR
Canon EF 600mm f/4L IS II USM

Canon EF 600mm f/4L IS II USM

Wildlife lens

$12,999
Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Weight Lighter
Lowest price Significantly more expensive
Compare the EF 600mm f/4L IS II USM vs the Nikkor AF-S 600mm f/4G ED VR
Sigma 800mm f/5.6 EX DG APO HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 800mm f/5.6 EX DG APO HSM Nikon-f

Wildlife lens

$6,599
Max focal length Significantly better telephoto
Lowest price Cheaper
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Min focal length Significantly worse wide angle
Compare the 800mm f/5.6 EX DG APO HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 600mm f/4G ED VR
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 400mm f/2.8G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 400mm f/2.8G ED VR

Sports lens

$8,899
Min focal length Significantly better wide angle
Aperture Wider aperture
Max focal length Significantly worse telephoto
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 400mm f/2.8G ED VR vs the Nikkor AF-S 600mm f/4G ED VR
Canon EF 600mm f/4L IS USM

Canon EF 600mm f/4L IS USM

Wildlife lens

$7,900
Lowest price Cheaper
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the EF 600mm f/4L IS USM vs the Nikkor AF-S 600mm f/4G ED VR

Canon EF 300mm f/4L IS USM Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon 400mm f/5.6L USM

Canon 400mm f/5.6L USM

Wildlife lens

$1,219
Max focal length Better telephoto
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the 400mm f/5.6L USM vs the EF 300mm f/4L IS USM
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
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/4L USM vs the EF 300mm f/4L 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
Min focal length Much better wide angle
Zoom range More zoom
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Compare the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM vs the EF 300mm f/4L IS USM
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
Compare the SMC DA* 300mm f/4 ED SDM vs the EF 300mm f/4L IS USM
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
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM vs the EF 300mm f/4L IS USM

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