Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II vs Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II and Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6.

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Product
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6
Name Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II
Manufacturer Nikon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6
Release Year 2010 2004
Release Date
MSRP 58999 USD N/A
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6
Lens Type Telephoto Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6
Mount Nikon F Canon EF-S
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) Yes
Focus
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6
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 230 cm 28 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F3.5-5.6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3.5 at 18 mm
F5.6 at 55 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6
Construction 11 elements  /  8 groups 11 elements  /  9 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6
Focal Length 300 mm 18-55 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
37 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
VR II
No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 124 mm 68 mm
Length 267 mm 79 mm
Weight 2900 gr 190 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6
Filter Type Drop-in Filter Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 52 mm 58 mm
Lens Hood Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU HK-30 EW-60C
Tripod Collar Included N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A