Nikon Nikkor
AF-S 400mm f/2.8G ED VR
 vs
Canon
100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 400mm f/2.8G ED VR
Is a prime lens Yes vs No
Help
 Prime lenses have a single focal length, they are typically sharper and have wider apertures
Significantly wider aperture f/2.8 vs f/4.5
Help
 At its widest, the AF-S 400mm f/2.8G ED VR captures slightly more light, 1.4 f-stops
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 400mm f/2.8G ED VR Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S 400mm f/2.8G ED VR

Reasons to consider the Canon 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM
Much cheaper $1,499.00 vs $8,899.00
Help
 The best price we've seen is $7,400 cheaper (5.9x less)
Much better wide angle 100 mm vs 400 mm
Help
 4x better wide angle
Much lighter 1.4 kg vs 4.6 kg
Help
 3.3x lighter
More zoom 4x vs 1x
Help
 4x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Slightly more magnification 1:5 (0.2x) vs 1:6.2 (0.2x)
Help
 Take macro shots with subjects around 30% larger in your photo
Canon 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM Learn more about
the Canon 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Image stabilization Very good image stabilization Help
AF-S 400mm f/2.8G ED VR:Nikon VR
100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM:Canon IS
Max focal length Excellent telephoto Help
400 mm
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
AF-S 400mm f/2.8G ED VR:Nikon AF-S
100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM:Canon USM

LensHero is not aware of any interesting weaknesses shared by these two products.

Compared to wildlife lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.

LensHero is not aware of any interesting weaknesses shared by these two products.

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon 400mm f/5.6L USM

Canon 400mm f/5.6L USM

Wildlife lens

$1,219
Min focal length Has a much narrower wide angle lens
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the 400mm f/5.6L USM vs the Nikkor AF-S 400mm f/2.8G ED VR
Compare the 400mm f/5.6L USM vs the 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 500mm f/4G ED VR II

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 500mm f/4G ED VR II

Wildlife lens

$7,999
Max focal length Has a slightly shorter telephoto lens
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Lowest price Is much more expensive
Min focal length Has a much narrower wide angle lens
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 500mm f/4G ED VR II vs the Nikkor AF-S 400mm f/2.8G ED VR
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 500mm f/4G ED VR II vs the 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II

Wildlife lens

$6,399
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Fixed aperture Has a fixed aperture
Lowest price Is significantly more expensive
Min focal length Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II vs the Nikkor AF-S 400mm f/2.8G ED VR
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II vs the 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 400mm f/2.8G ED VR Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS USM

Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS USM

Sports lens

$7,190
Lowest price Cheaper
Weight Heavier
Compare the EF 400mm f/2.8L IS USM vs the Nikkor AF-S 400mm f/2.8G ED VR
Nikon Nikkor 300mm f/2.8 G ED-IF VR

Nikon Nikkor 300mm f/2.8 G ED-IF VR

Sports lens
Min focal length Better wide angle
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the Nikkor 300mm f/2.8 G ED-IF VR vs the Nikkor AF-S 400mm f/2.8G ED VR
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 600mm f/4G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 600mm f/4G ED VR

Wildlife lens

$9,199
Max focal length Significantly better telephoto
Min focal length Significantly worse wide angle
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 600mm f/4G ED VR vs the Nikkor AF-S 400mm f/2.8G ED VR
Olympus 150mm f/2 ED

Olympus 150mm f/2 ED

Sports lens

$2,499
Lowest price Much cheaper
Min focal length Much better wide angle
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the 150mm f/2 ED vs the Nikkor AF-S 400mm f/2.8G ED VR
Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS II USM

Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS II USM

Sports lens

$10,999
Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Weight Lighter
Lowest price More expensive
Compare the EF 400mm f/2.8L IS II USM vs the Nikkor AF-S 400mm f/2.8G ED VR

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM

Sony 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM

Wildlife lens

$1,998
Zoom range More zoom
Aperture Wider aperture
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM vs the 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM
Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Canon-ef

Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Canon-ef

Wildlife lens

$1,019
Max focal length Better telephoto
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Image stabilization Worse image stabilization
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Canon-ef vs the 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM
Nikon Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED

Nikon Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED

Wildlife lens

$1,499
Zoom range More zoom
Min focal length Slightly better wide angle
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED vs the 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM

Wildlife lens

$1,399
Aperture Wider aperture
Min focal length Slightly better wide angle
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM vs the 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM
Canon 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM

Canon 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM

Travel lens

$2,554
Zoom range Much more zoom
Aperture Wider aperture
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Lowest price More expensive
Compare the 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM vs the 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM

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