Comparison of Canon EF 70-200mm ƒ/2.8L USM and Nikon 300mm f/4D ED-IF AF-S Nikkor

Attribute	Nikon 300mm f/4D ED-IF AF-S Nikkor ×	Canon EF 70-200mm ƒ/2.8L USM ×
Filter Size (mm)	77	77
Aperture (f)	4.00 - 32.00	2.80 - 32.00
Closest Focus (m)	1.45	1.5
Magnification Ratio (x)	0.27	0.16
Type	Telephoto Prime	Telephoto Zoom
Focus Details	Internal with Silent Wave motor; M/A switch for fast transitions between AF and MF	Inner focusing; full-time manual focus and USM
APS Equivalent	450mm	112 - 320mm
Diameter (mm)	89	84.6
Image Circle	35mm	35mm
Focal Length (mm)	300.00	70.00 - 200.00
Brand	Nikon	Canon
Name	Nikon 300mm f/4D ED-IF AF-S Nikkor	Canon EF 70-200mm ƒ/2.8L USM
Weight (g)	1440	1310
Diagonal Angle of View (degree)	8.20	12.00 - 34.00
Diaphragm Blades	9	8
Zoom System	-	Rotary
Length (mm)	224	193.6
Notes	Included Accessories: CL-M2 case	-
Lens Construction	10 elements in 6 groups, including 2 ED elements	18 elements in 15 groups, including 4 UD elements