Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR vs Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR and Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS.

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Product
Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS
Name Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Manufacturer Nikon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS
Release Year 2010 2007
Release Date
MSRP 1049 USD 299 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS
Lens Type Superzoom Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS
Mount Nikon F Canon EF-S
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) Yes
Focus
Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS
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 50 cm 110 cm
Maximum Magnification 3,1
Aperture
Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS
Maximum Aperture F3,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 28 mm
F5,6 at 300 mm
Variable Aperture
F4-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4 at 55 mm
F5,6 at 250 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS
Construction 19 elements  /  14 groups 12 elements  /  10 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS
Focal Length 28-300 mm 55-250 mm
Zoom Range 272 mm 195 mm
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 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 83 mm 70 mm
Length 114 mm 108 mm
Weight 800 gr 390 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 58 mm
Lens Hood Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-50 ET-60
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A