Canon L RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1 L IS USM
Canon
62 Overall Score
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Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VR
Nikon
85 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Canon L RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1 L IS USM
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Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VR
85 out of 100 medium confidence 12 reviews
This Nikon 18-300mm lens is widely praised for its versatility, sharpness, and value. Users love the all-in-one zoom range that replaces multiple lenses, especially for travel, events, and photographing kids. A few note the autofocus can be slow or imprecise, and some received the wrong item initially, but overall satisfaction is very high.
Pros
- Versatile all-in-one zoom range
- Sharp images across zoom range
- Great value for money
- Lightweight and compact
- Effective vibration reduction
Cons
- Autofocus can be slow or imprecise
- Some units shipped with wrong lens
- Not sharp at full zoom (past 150mm)
- Plastic build feels cheap
- Autofocus not silent
Versatility 6
Image quality 7
Value for money 5
Autofocus performance 4
Build quality 4
Vibration reduction 3
Scores
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Specifications
| Canon L RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1 L IS USM | Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VR | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 100 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 500 mm | 80 mm |
| Elements | 20 | 17 |
| Groups | 14 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 7★ | 4 |
| Coating | Fluorine coating | Nano Crystal and Super Integrated Coatings |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/54 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | 4.5-7.1 | 2.8-4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | Nikon F |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 1.36 kg | 0.50 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 72 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Dual Nano USM★ | AF-S |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 5 stops★ | 4 stops |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 900 mm | 350 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.33x★ | 0.22x |
Pros & Cons
Canon L RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1 L IS USM
- Strong optical (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong stabilization (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong versatility (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong af (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average aperture (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average bokeh (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average build (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average macro (31st percentile)
Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VR
- Strong optical (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong versatility (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong stabilization (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong aperture (88th percentile)88th %ile
Pricing
Canon L RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1 L IS USM0.029score per dollar
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Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VR0.087score per dollar
Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VR offers 3.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VR
Scores 85 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 22 specs.
