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Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 400mm f/2.8G ED VR

Better telephoto 400 mm vs 300 mm
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More than 30% more reach, less perspective distortion
Slightly more magnification 1:6.2 (0.2x) vs 1:7.7 (0.1x)
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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
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The best price we've seen is $4,559 cheaper (2.1x less)
Significantly lighter 2.7 kg vs 4.6 kg
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More than 40% lighter
Better wide angle 300 mm vs 400 mm
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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

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
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

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
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
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
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
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

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