Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED vs Canon EF 17-40mm F4 L USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED and Canon EF 17-40mm F4 L USM .

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Product
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED
Canon EF 17-40mm F4 L USM
Name Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED Canon EF 17-40mm F4 L USM
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED
Manufacturer Nikon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED
Canon EF 17-40mm F4 L USM
Release Year 2000 2003
Release Date
MSRP 1494 USD 839 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED
Canon EF 17-40mm F4 L USM
Lens Type Telephoto Wide Angle Lens
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED
Canon EF 17-40mm F4 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 F4 D IF-ED
Canon EF 17-40mm F4 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 145 cm 28 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED
Canon EF 17-40mm F4 L USM
Maximum Aperture F4 F4
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED
Canon EF 17-40mm F4 L USM
Construction 10 elements  /  6 groups 12 elements  /  9 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED
Canon EF 17-40mm F4 L USM
Focal Length 300 mm 17-40 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
23 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED
Canon EF 17-40mm F4 L USM
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 90 mm 83 mm
Length 222 mm 96 mm
Weight 1440 gr 500 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED
Canon EF 17-40mm F4 L USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included (Pull Out/Extendable) Included
Lens Hood SKU N/A EW-83E
Tripod Collar Included N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A