Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II vs Canon EF 300mm F4 L IS USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II and Canon EF 300mm F4 L IS USM .

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Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II
Canon EF 300mm F4 L IS USM
Name Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II Canon EF 300mm F4 L IS USM
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II
Manufacturer Nikon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II
Canon EF 300mm F4 L IS USM
Release Year 2006 1997
Release Date
MSRP 119 USD 1399 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II
Canon EF 300mm F4 L IS USM
Lens Type Standard / Normal Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II
Canon EF 300mm F4 L IS USM
Mount Nikon F Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II
Canon EF 300mm F4 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 150 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II
Canon EF 300mm F4 L IS USM
Maximum Aperture F3,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 18 mm
F5,6 at 55 mm
Variable Aperture
F4
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II
Canon EF 300mm F4 L IS USM
Construction 7 elements  /  5 groups 15 elements  /  11 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II
Canon EF 300mm F4 L IS USM
Focal Length 18-55 mm 300 mm
Zoom Range 37 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 AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II
Canon EF 300mm F4 L IS USM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 70 mm 90 mm
Length 74 mm 221 mm
Weight 205 gr 1190 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II
Canon EF 300mm F4 L IS USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 52 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Included (Pull Out/Extendable)
Lens Hood SKU HB-33 N/A
Tripod Collar N/A Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A