Nikon Z 14-30mm F4 S vs Canon EF 300mm F4 L IS USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon Z 14-30mm F4 S and Canon EF 300mm F4 L IS USM .

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Product
Nikon Z 14-30mm F4 S
Canon EF 300mm F4 L IS USM
Name Nikon Z 14-30mm F4 S Canon EF 300mm F4 L IS USM
Also known as Nikon Nikkor Z 14-30mm F4 S
Manufacturer Nikon Canon
SKU 20070
Release Date and Price
Nikon Z 14-30mm F4 S
Canon EF 300mm F4 L IS USM
Release Year 2019 1997
Release Date 2019-01-08
MSRP N/A 1399 USD
Last known price 1147 USD 0 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon Z 14-30mm F4 S
Canon EF 300mm F4 L IS USM
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon Z 14-30mm F4 S
Canon EF 300mm F4 L IS USM
Mount Nikon Z Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon Z 14-30mm F4 S
Canon EF 300mm F4 L IS USM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Stepper Motor No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 28 cm 150 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,16
Aperture
Nikon Z 14-30mm F4 S
Canon EF 300mm F4 L IS USM
Maximum Aperture F4 F4
Diaphragm Blades 7 No information
Optics
Nikon Z 14-30mm F4 S
Canon EF 300mm F4 L IS USM
Construction 14 elements  /  12 groups 15 elements  /  11 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 4 ED and 4 aspherical elements + Nano Crystal Coat No information
Focal Length
Nikon Z 14-30mm F4 S
Canon EF 300mm F4 L IS USM
Focal Length 14-30 mm 300 mm
Zoom Range 16 mm None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
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 Z 14-30mm F4 S
Canon EF 300mm F4 L IS USM
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 89 mm 90 mm
Length 85 mm 221 mm
Weight 485 gr 1190 gr
Other
Nikon Z 14-30mm F4 S
Canon EF 300mm F4 L IS USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 82 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included (Pull Out/Extendable)
Lens Hood SKU HB-86 N/A
Tripod Collar N/A Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A