Nikon AF-S 18-35mm F3.5-4.5 G ED vs Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 L IS USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S 18-35mm F3.5-4.5 G ED and Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 L IS USM.

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Product
Nikon AF-S 18-35mm F3.5-4.5 G ED
Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 L IS USM
Name Nikon AF-S 18-35mm F3.5-4.5 G ED Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 L IS USM
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 18-35mm F3.5-4.5 G ED
Manufacturer Nikon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S 18-35mm F3.5-4.5 G ED
Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 L IS USM
Release Year 2013 2010
Release Date
MSRP 749 USD 1599 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S 18-35mm F3.5-4.5 G ED
Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 L IS USM
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S 18-35mm F3.5-4.5 G ED
Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 L IS 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 18-35mm F3.5-4.5 G ED
Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 L IS 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 28 cm 120 cm
Maximum Magnification 2
Aperture
Nikon AF-S 18-35mm F3.5-4.5 G ED
Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 L IS USM
Maximum Aperture F3,5-4,5
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 18 mm
F4,5 at 35 mm
Variable Aperture
F4-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4 at 70 mm
F5,6 at 300 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF-S 18-35mm F3.5-4.5 G ED
Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 L IS USM
Construction 12 elements  /  8 groups 19 elements  /  14 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S 18-35mm F3.5-4.5 G ED
Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 L IS USM
Focal Length 18-35 mm 70-300 mm
Zoom Range 17 mm 230 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No Yes
IS
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Nikon AF-S 18-35mm F3.5-4.5 G ED
Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 L IS USM
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 83 mm 89 mm
Length 95 mm 143 mm
Weight 385 gr 1050 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S 18-35mm F3.5-4.5 G ED
Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 L IS USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 67 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-66 ET-73B
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other Supplied accessories 77mm snap-on front lens cap, Rear lens cap LF-4, Bayonet Hood HB-66, Hard Case CL-1118