Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS II vs Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS II and Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED .

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Product
Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS II
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED
Name Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS II Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS II
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED
Release Year 2011 2000
Release Date
MSRP N/A 1494 USD
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Lens Type
Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS II
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED
Lens Type Telephoto Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS II
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED
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 II
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED
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 145 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS II
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED
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
F4
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS II
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED
Construction 12 elements  /  10 groups 10 elements  /  6 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS II
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED
Focal Length 55-250 mm 300 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
No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS II
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 70 mm 90 mm
Length 108 mm 222 mm
Weight 390 gr 1440 gr
Other
Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS II
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 58 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Included (Pull Out/Extendable)
Lens Hood SKU ET-60 N/A
Tripod Collar N/A Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A