Comparison of Canon EF 55-200mm f/4.5-5.6 II USM and Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX VR II Nikkor

Attribute	Canon EF 55-200mm f/4.5-5.6 II USM ×	Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX VR II Nikkor ×
Magnification Ratio (x)	0.17	0.23
Filter Size (mm)	52	52
Front Element Rotation	-	-
Closest Focus (m)	1.2	1.1
Notes	-	Image Stabilization (3-stops); DX Nikkor for use with Nikon Digital SLR models only.
Type	Telephoto Zoom	Telephoto Zoom
APS Equivalent	88 - 320mm	82 - 300mm
Zoom System	Rotary	Rotary
Image Circle	35mm	APS-C
Focal Length (mm)	55.00 - 200.00	55.00 - 200.00
Brand	Canon	Nikon
Name	Canon EF 55-200mm f/4.5-5.6 II USM	Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX VR II Nikkor
Weight (g)	310	300
Aperture (f)	4.50 - 29.00	4.00 - 32.00
Diaphragm Blades	6	7
Diagonal Angle of View (degree)	12.00 - 43.00	8.00 - 28.80
Lens Construction	13 elements in 13 groups	13 elements in 9 groups, including one ED element
Diameter (mm)	70.4	70.5
Length (mm)	97.3	83
Diaphragm Blades Type	-	rounded
Focus Details	USM	AF-S "Silent Wave" motor; Internal focusing; Focus mode switch enables quick switching between A (Autofocus) and M (Manual Focus).