Comparison of Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM and Nikon 55-300mm ƒ/4.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX Nikkor

Attribute	Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM ×	Nikon 55-300mm ƒ/4.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX Nikkor ×
Filter Size (mm)	58	58
Notes	Image Stabilization	VR II Image Stabilization (up to 4 stops) with Tripod Detection Mode; Nikon Super Integrated Coating (SIC)
Closest Focus (m)	1.5	1.4
Magnification Ratio (x)	0.26	0.28
Diaphragm Blades	-	9
Type	Telephoto Zoom	Telephoto Zoom
APS Equivalent	112 - 480mm	82.5 - 450mm
Zoom System	Rotary	Rotary
Image Circle	35mm	APS-C
Focal Length (mm)	70.00 - 300.00	55.00 - 300.00
Brand	Canon	Nikon
Name	Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM	Nikon 55-300mm ƒ/4.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX Nikkor
Weight (g)	630	580
Aperture (f)	4.00 - 32.00	4.50 - 29.00
Lens Construction	15 elements in 10 groups	17 elements in 11 groups, including 1 High Refractive Index (HRI) and 2 ED elements
Diagonal Angle of View (degree)	8.00 - 34.00	5.30 - 28.80
Focus Details	Front-focusing method with helicoid ring drive	AF-S with Silent Wave Motor (SWM); M/A focus mode switch
Diameter (mm)	76.5	76.5
Length (mm)	142.8	123
Diaphragm Blades Type	-	rounded
Front Element Rotation	-	-