Nikon AF-S DX 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR vs Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S DX 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR and Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro.

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Nikon AF-S DX 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR
Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro
Name Nikon AF-S DX 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR
Manufacturer Nikon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S DX 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR
Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro
Release Year 2010 2009
Release Date
MSRP 399 USD 1049 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S DX 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR
Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro
Lens Type Telephoto Telephoto
Macro
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S DX 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR
Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro
Mount Nikon F Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon AF-S DX 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR
Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 140 cm 30 cm
Maximum Magnification 3,6 1
Macro 1:1 No (No Macro lens) Yes
Aperture
Nikon AF-S DX 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR
Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro
Maximum Aperture F4,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4,5 at 55 mm
F5,6 at 300 mm
Variable Aperture
F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF-S DX 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR
Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro
Construction 17 elements  /  11 groups 15 elements  /  12 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S DX 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR
Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro
Focal Length 55-300 mm 100 mm
Zoom Range 245 mm None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
VR II
Yes
IS
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Nikon AF-S DX 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR
Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 76 mm 77 mm
Length 123 mm 123 mm
Weight 530 gr 625 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S DX 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR
Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 58 mm 67 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-57 ET-73
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A