Comparison of Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS and Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED AF-S DX VR Nikkor

Attribute	Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS ×	Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED AF-S DX VR Nikkor ×
Filter Size (mm)	58	52
Notes	Image Stabilization	Image Stabilization; DX Nikkor for use with Nikon Digital SLR models only; Lens hood, soft case included.
Closest Focus (m)	1.1	1.1
Magnification Ratio (x)	0.34	0.23
Type	Telephoto Zoom	Telephoto Zoom
Length (mm)	108	99.5
APS Equivalent	88 - 400mm	82 - 300mm
Zoom System	Rotary	Rotary
Image Circle	APS-C	APS-C
Focal Length (mm)	55.00 - 250.00	55.00 - 200.00
Brand	Canon	Nikon
Name	Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS	Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED AF-S DX VR Nikkor
Weight (g)	390	335
Aperture (f)	4.00 - 32.00	4.00 - 32.00
Diaphragm Blades	7	9
Diagonal Angle of View (degree)	6.30 - 27.80	8.00 - 28.80
Lens Construction	12 elements in 10 groups, including 1 UD element	15 elements in 11 groups, including one ED element
Diameter (mm)	70	73
Focus Details	AF (DC motor), with manual focus option	AF-S "Silent Wave" motor; Focus mode switch enables quick switching between A (Autofocus) and M (Manual Focus).