Nikon AF-S DX 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR vs Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S DX 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR and Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM.

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Nikon AF-S DX 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM
Name Nikon AF-S DX 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM
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 16-35mm F2.8 L USM
Release Year 2010 2001
Release Date
MSRP 399 USD N/A
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S DX 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM
Lens Type Telephoto Wide Angle Lens
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S DX 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM
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 16-35mm F2.8 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 140 cm 28 cm
Maximum Magnification 3,6
Aperture
Nikon AF-S DX 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM
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 16-35mm F2.8 L USM
Construction 17 elements  /  11 groups 14 elements  /  10 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 16-35mm F2.8 L USM
Focal Length 55-300 mm 16-35 mm
Zoom Range 245 mm 19 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 DX 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 76 mm 83 mm
Length 123 mm 103 mm
Weight 530 gr 600 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S DX 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 58 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-57 EW-83E
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A