The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon 300mm f4E PF VR and the Canon 300mm f4.0L IS USM for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Canon 300mm f4.0L IS USM is the longer of the two lenses at 221mm. The Nikon 300mm f4E PF VR with a length of 148mm, is 73mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Canon 300mm f4.0L IS USM also has a larger diameter of 90mm compared to the Nikon 300mm f4E PF VR's 89mm diameter.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Nikon 300mm f4E PF VR weighs 750g, which means it is 440g (36%) lighter than the Canon 300mm f4.0L IS USM which has a weight of 1190g.
Filter Threads
Both the Nikon 300mm f4E PF VR and the Canon 300mm f4.0L IS USM have the same Filter thread size of 77mm.
Below are links to the 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
The Nikon 300mm f4E PF VR has the Nikon F (FX) lens mount whereas the Canon 300mm f4.0L IS USM has the Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500 for the Nikon F (FX) Mount and Canon 1D X III, Canon 6D MII and Canon 5D MIV for the Canon EF Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
300mm and the fastest aperture of
F4.0.