Comparison of Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS II USM and Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED AF-S VR Nikkor

Attribute	Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED AF-S VR Nikkor ×	Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS II USM ×
Notes	Image Stabilization; Included Accessories: HB-36 Hood, CL-1022 Flexible Lens Pouch	New LCD Lens Information Display; Image Stabilization with up to 4 stops correction.
Magnification Ratio (x)	0.25	0.25
Filter Size (mm)	67	67
Length (mm)	143.5	145.5
Closest Focus (m)	1.5	1.2
Diagonal Angle of View (degree)	8.20 - 34.30	8.30 - 34.00
Focus Details	Internal; AF-S "Silent Wave" motor with full-time manual focus override feature	Inner focusing; Full-time manual focus and Nano USM
Focal Length (mm)	70.00 - 300.00	70.00 - 300.00
APS Equivalent	105 - 450mm	112 - 480mm
Brand	Nikon	Canon
Image Circle	35mm	35mm
Name	Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED AF-S VR Nikkor	Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS II USM
Weight (g)	745	710
Type	Telephoto Zoom	Telephoto Zoom
Aperture (f)	4.50 - 40.00	4.00 - 45.00
Diaphragm Blades	9	9
Diaphragm Blades Type	-	rounded
Lens Construction	17 elements in 12 groups, including 2 ED elements	17 elements in 12 groups, including 1 UD element
Zoom System	Rotary	Rotary
Diameter (mm)	80	80