Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II vs Canon EF 135mm F2 L USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II and Canon EF 135mm F2 L USM .

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Product
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II
Canon EF 135mm F2 L USM
Name Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II Canon EF 135mm F2 L USM
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 135mm F2 L USM
Release Year 2010 1996
Release Date
MSRP 58999 USD 1089 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II
Canon EF 135mm F2 L USM
Lens Type Telephoto Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II
Canon EF 135mm F2 L USM
Mount Nikon F Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II
Canon EF 135mm F2 L USM
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 90 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II
Canon EF 135mm F2 L USM
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F2
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II
Canon EF 135mm F2 L USM
Construction 11 elements  /  8 groups 10 elements  /  8 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II
Canon EF 135mm F2 L USM
Focal Length 300 mm 135 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
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 135mm F2 L USM
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 124 mm 82 mm
Length 267 mm 112 mm
Weight 2900 gr 750 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II
Canon EF 135mm F2 L USM
Filter Type Drop-in Filter Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 52 mm 72 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HK-30 ET-78 II
Tripod Collar Included N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A