Nikon AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II vs Canon 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

Image stabilization

Nikon VR II

None

Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements

Has a consant aperture

Yes

Constant aperture lenses offer the same aperture at all focal lengths

Has a silent focus motor

Nikon AF-S

None

Focuses quickly and silently

Wider aperture

f/2.8

f/4

At its widest, the AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II captures slightly more light, 1 f-stop

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

Reasons to consider the Canon 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III

Significantly narrower aperture

f/32

f/22

At its narrowest, the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III goes 1.1 f-stops narrower

Cheaper

$149.95

$2,396.95

The best price we've seen is $2,247 cheaper (16x less)

Shorter

122 mm

206 mm

More than 40% shorter

Lighter

476 g

1.5 kg

3x lighter

Better telephoto

300 mm

200 mm

50% more reach, less perspective distortion

More magnification

1:4 (0.2x)

1:8.3 (0.1x)

Take macro shots with subjects more than 2x larger in your photo

More zoom

2.9x

40% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos

Slightly smaller diameter

71 mm

87 mm

Around 20% smaller lens at the end

Learn more about
the Canon 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

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

	Both are zoom lenses
	Typically not as sharp as prime lenses

Compared to telephoto lenses

Common Strengths	Common Weaknesses
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competitors

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

Wildlife lens

$397

Has a narrower aperture

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR vs the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR vs the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III

Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Canon-ef

Sports lens

$769

Is longer

Is heavier

Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Canon-ef vs the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Canon-ef vs the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III

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

Telephoto lens

$1,149

Has a narrower aperture

Is longer

Compare the EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM vs the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

Compare the EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM vs the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III

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

Sports lens

$1,899

Significantly narrower aperture

Slightly cheaper

Worse image stabilization

Compare the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM vs the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f

Sports lens

$1,249

Cheaper

Worse image stabilization

Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

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

Wildlife lens

$1,499

Significantly better telephoto

Significantly narrower aperture

Has a variable aperture

Doesn't have a silent focus motor

Compare the Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED vs the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Travel lens

$1,047

Much more zoom

Shorter

Has a variable aperture

Worse image stabilization

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR vs the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f

Sports lens

$799

Cheaper

More magnification

No image stabilization

Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

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

Wildlife lens

$299

Image stabilization

Slightly more magnification

Worse telephoto

Compare the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS vs the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Low light lens

$98 - $125

Much wider aperture

Is a prime lens

Significantly worse telephoto

Significantly wider aperture

Compare the EF 50mm f/1.8 II vs the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III

Canon 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM

Wildlife lens

$169

Has a silent focus motor

Compare the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM vs the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III

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

Macro lens

$199

More magnification

Significantly wider aperture

Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO-M DG Macro Canon-ef vs the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III

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

Wildlife lens

$649

Image stabilization

Has a silent focus motor

Slightly longer

Slightly more expensive

Compare the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM vs the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III

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Nikon Nikkor
AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II
vs
Canon
75-300mm f/4-5.6 III

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

Reasons to consider the Canon 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III