Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS vs Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS and Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR .

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Product
Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS
Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR
Name Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS
Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR
Release Year 2007 2006
Release Date
MSRP 299 USD N/A
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Lens Type
Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS
Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR
Lens Type Telephoto Telephoto
Macro
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS
Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR
Mount Canon EF-S Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS
Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR
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 110 cm 31 cm
Maximum Magnification
Macro 1:1 No (No Macro lens) Yes
Aperture
Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS
Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR
Maximum 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
F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS
Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR
Construction 12 elements  /  10 groups 14 elements  /  12 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS
Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR
Focal Length 55-250 mm 105 mm
Zoom Range 195 mm None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
IS
Yes
VR II
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS
Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 70 mm 83 mm
Length 108 mm 116 mm
Weight 390 gr 720 gr
Other
Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS
Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 58 mm 62 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Included
Lens Hood SKU ET-60 HB-38
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A