Nikon Nikkor
AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED
 vs
Canon
EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED
Cheaper $999.00 vs $1,899.00
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 The best price we've seen is $900 cheaper (around 50% less)
Slightly lighter 1.3 kg vs 1.5 kg
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 More than 10% lighter
Nikon Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED Learn more about
the Nikon AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM
Image stabilization Canon IS vs None
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 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Has a silent focus motor Canon USM vs None
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 Focuses quickly and silently
Significantly narrower aperture f/32 vs f/22
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 At its narrowest, the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM goes 1.1 f-stops narrower
Slightly more magnification 1:5.8 (0.2x) vs 1:7.1 (0.1x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects more than 20% larger in your photo
Slightly more zoom 2.9x vs 2.5x
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 More than 10% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM Learn more about
the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Fixed aperture Constant aperture lenses Help
The same aperture at all focal lengths
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses
Length Quite long Help
AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED:193 mm
EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM:196 mm

Compared to sports lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Min focal length Good wide-angle Help
AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED:80 mm
EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM:70 mm
Weight Light weight Help
AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED:1.3 kg
EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM:1.5 kg
Magnification Poor magnification Help
AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED:1:7.1 (0.1x)
EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM:1:5.8 (0.2x)

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

Sports lens

$2,397
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II vs the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II vs the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM

Sports lens

$2,499
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM vs the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM vs the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f

Sports lens

$799
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f vs the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM
Pentax SMC DA* 50-135mm f/2.8 ED SDM

Pentax SMC DA* 50-135mm f/2.8 ED SDM

Sports lens

$1,397
Length Is shorter
Compare the SMC DA* 50-135mm f/2.8 ED SDM vs the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED
Compare the SMC DA* 50-135mm f/2.8 ED SDM vs the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

Nikon Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Nikon-f

Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Nikon-f

Sports lens

$769
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Magnification More magnification
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED
Nikon Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G

Nikon Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G

Wildlife lens

$150
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Length Shorter
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G vs the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED
Nikon Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX

Wildlife lens

$180
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Length Significantly shorter
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX vs the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Travel lens

$1,047
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Zoom range Much more zoom
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR vs the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED
Nikon Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED

Wildlife lens

$587
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED vs the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Canon-ef

Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Canon-ef

Sports lens

$769
Magnification More magnification
Lowest price Cheaper
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Canon-ef vs the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Canon-ef

Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Canon-ef

Sports lens

$1,249
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Image stabilization Worse image stabilization
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Canon-ef vs the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM

Telephoto lens

$1,149
Weight Lighter
Lowest price Cheaper
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM vs the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM
Canon 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM

Canon 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM

Wildlife lens

$1,499
Max focal length Significantly better telephoto
Zoom range More zoom
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM vs the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Canon-ef

Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Canon-ef

Sports lens

$799
Lowest price Cheaper
Magnification More magnification
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Canon-ef vs the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

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