Comparison of Canon EF 300mm ƒ/2.8L IS II USM and Nikon 300mm f/2.8D ED-IF II AF-S Nikkor

Attribute	Canon EF 300mm ƒ/2.8L IS II USM ×	Nikon 300mm f/2.8D ED-IF II AF-S Nikkor ×
Magnification Ratio (x)	0.18	0.16
Filter Size (mm)	52	52
Focus Details	Inner focusing; Ultra-sonic Motor (USM), AF/PF/MF switch, Focus Preset, Range Limiter	Internal with Silent Wave motor; M/A switch
Closest Focus (m)	2	2.3
Lens Construction	16 elements in 12 groups, including 2 fluorite elements	11 elements in 8 groups, including 3 ED elements
Length (mm)	248	269
Focal Length (mm)	300.00	300.00
Diaphragm Blades Type	rounded	-
Brand	Canon	Nikon
Image Circle	35mm	35mm
Name	Canon EF 300mm ƒ/2.8L IS II USM	Nikon 300mm f/2.8D ED-IF II AF-S Nikkor
Weight (g)	2400	2590
Type	Telephoto Prime	Telephoto Prime
Notes	Image Stabilization (4-stops); Included Accessories: lens hood and case	Included Accessories: CL-L1 Case, HK-26 Hood, LN-1 Strap, 52mm filter holder, Gel Filter Holder
APS Equivalent	480mm	450mm
Aperture (f)	2.80 - 32.00	2.80 - 22.00
Diaphragm Blades	9	9
Diagonal Angle of View (degree)	8.30	8.20
Diameter (mm)	128	122