Nikon NIKKOR AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED 70-300mm
Nikon
74 Overall Score
vs
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Canon
91 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Portrait
Video Cinema
Street
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Landscape
Professional
Macro
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED 70-300mm | Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 70 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 300 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | 17 | 16 |
| Groups | 12 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 1 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 1 |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating | Super Spectra Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4.5 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | 4.5-5.6 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Canon EF-S |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.74 kg | 0.52 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | AF-S | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops | 4 stops |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 1.50 m | 390 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.25x | 0.28x★ |
Pros & Cons
Nikon NIKKOR AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED 70-300mm
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong versatility (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong optical (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average macro (29th percentile)
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
- Strong versatility (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong optical (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED 70-300mm0.157score per dollar
vs
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM0.267score per dollar
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM offers 1.7x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Scores 91 overall, wins 6 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.
