Nikon Nikkor
AF-S 400mm f/2.8G ED VR
 vs
Canon
EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 400mm f/2.8G ED VR
Better telephoto 400 mm vs 300 mm
Help
 More than 30% more reach, less perspective distortion
Slightly more magnification 1:6.2 (0.2x) vs 1:7.7 (0.1x)
Help
 Take macro shots with subjects more than 20% larger in your photo
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 EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM
Significantly cheaper $4,340.00 vs $8,899.00
Help
 The best price we've seen is $4,559 cheaper (2.1x less)
Significantly lighter 2.7 kg vs 4.6 kg
Help
 More than 40% lighter
Better wide angle 300 mm vs 400 mm
Help
 Around 30% better wide angle
Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM Learn more about
the Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L 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
EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM:Canon IS
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
AF-S 400mm f/2.8G ED VR:Nikon AF-S
EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM:Canon USM
Max focal length Good telephoto Help
AF-S 400mm f/2.8G ED VR:400 mm
EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM:300 mm
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Min focal length Poor wide angle Help
AF-S 400mm f/2.8G ED VR:400 mm
EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM:300 mm
Weight Heavy Help
AF-S 400mm f/2.8G ED VR:4.6 kg
EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM:2.7 kg
Lowest price Very expensive Help
AF-S 400mm f/2.8G ED VR:$8,899.00
EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM:$4,340.00
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
1x
Magnification Poor magnification Help
AF-S 400mm f/2.8G ED VR:1:6.2 (0.2x)
EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM:1:7.7 (0.1x)

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

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

Sports lens
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor 300mm f/2.8 G ED-IF VR vs the Nikkor AF-S 400mm f/2.8G ED VR
Compare the Nikkor 300mm f/2.8 G ED-IF VR vs the EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM
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 Has a significantly shorter telephoto lens
Lowest price Is significantly more expensive
Min focal length Has a much narrower wide angle lens
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 600mm f/4G ED VR vs the Nikkor AF-S 400mm f/2.8G ED VR
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 600mm f/4G ED VR vs the EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM
Olympus 150mm f/2 ED

Olympus 150mm f/2 ED

Sports lens

$2,499
Lowest price Is slightly less expensive
Min focal length Has a significantly wider wide angle lens
Max focal length Has a slightly longer telephoto lens
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the 150mm f/2 ED vs the Nikkor AF-S 400mm f/2.8G ED VR
Compare the 150mm f/2 ED vs the EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM
Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS II USM

Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS II USM

Sports lens

$10,999
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Lowest price Is much more expensive
Min focal length Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Compare the EF 400mm f/2.8L IS II USM vs the Nikkor AF-S 400mm f/2.8G ED VR
Compare the EF 400mm f/2.8L IS II USM vs the EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM
Canon EF 600mm f/4L IS USM

Canon EF 600mm f/4L IS USM

Wildlife lens

$7,900
Max focal length Has a significantly shorter telephoto lens
Lowest price Is significantly more expensive
Min focal length Has a much narrower wide angle lens
Compare the EF 600mm f/4L IS USM vs the Nikkor AF-S 400mm f/2.8G ED VR
Compare the EF 600mm f/4L IS USM vs the EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM
Olympus 300mm f/2.8 ED

Olympus 300mm f/2.8 ED

Sports lens

$6,999
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the 300mm f/2.8 ED vs the Nikkor AF-S 400mm f/2.8G ED VR
Compare the 300mm f/2.8 ED vs the EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM
Sigma 300mm f/2.8 EX DG HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 300mm f/2.8 EX DG HSM Nikon-f

Sports lens

$3,399
Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
Compare the 300mm f/2.8 EX DG HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 400mm f/2.8G ED VR
Compare the 300mm f/2.8 EX DG HSM Nikon-f vs the EF 300mm f/2.8L 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 AF-S 500mm f/4G ED VR II

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

Wildlife lens

$7,999
Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Max focal length Better telephoto
Aperture Narrower aperture
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 500mm f/4G ED VR II vs the Nikkor AF-S 400mm f/2.8G ED VR

Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 300mm f/2.8G ED VR II

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 300mm f/2.8G ED VR II

Sports lens

$5,799
Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Lowest price More expensive
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 300mm f/2.8G ED VR II vs the EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

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

Sports lens

$1,899
Min focal length Much better wide angle
Lowest price Cheaper
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM vs the EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM
Canon EF 400mm f/4 DO IS USM

Canon EF 400mm f/4 DO IS USM

Wildlife lens

$5,999
Max focal length Better telephoto
Weight Lighter
Aperture Narrower aperture
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Compare the EF 400mm f/4 DO IS USM vs the EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM
Canon 500mm f/4L EF IS II USM

Canon 500mm f/4L EF IS II USM

Wildlife lens

$10,249
Max focal length Significantly better telephoto
Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Lowest price Much more expensive
Min focal length Significantly worse wide angle
Compare the 500mm f/4L EF IS II USM vs the EF 300mm 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
Min focal length Significantly better wide angle
Lowest price Cheaper
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM vs the EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM

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