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differences

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

Lighter 4.6 kg vs 5.3 kg
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More than 10% lighter
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 400mm f/2.8L IS USM

Cheaper $7,190.00 vs $8,899.00
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The best price we've seen is $1,709 cheaper (around 20% less)
Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS USM Learn more about
the Canon EF 400mm 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 400mm f/2.8L 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
EF 400mm f/2.8L IS USM:Canon USM
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Min focal length Poor wide angle Help
400 mm
Weight Heavy Help
AF-S 400mm f/2.8G ED VR:4.6 kg
EF 400mm f/2.8L IS USM:5.3 kg
Lowest price Very expensive Help
AF-S 400mm f/2.8G ED VR:$8,899.00
EF 400mm f/2.8L IS USM:$7,190.00
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
1x
Magnification Poor magnification Help
AF-S 400mm f/2.8G ED VR:1:6.2 (0.2x)
EF 400mm f/2.8L IS USM:1:6.6 (0.2x)

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

Min focal length Has a slightly wider wide angle lens
Max focal length Has a slightly longer telephoto lens
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
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
Min focal length Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
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 slightly more expensive
Min focal length Has a significantly 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
Min focal length Has a significantly narrower wide angle lens
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
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
Weight Is lighter
Lowest price Is significantly more expensive
Canon 400mm f/5.6L USM

Canon 400mm f/5.6L USM

Wildlife lens

$1,219

Lowest price Is much less expensive
Length Is shorter
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 EX DG OS APO HSM

Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 EX DG OS APO HSM

Sports lens

$3,199

Lowest price Is significantly less expensive
Min focal length Has a much wider wide angle lens
Max focal length Has a slightly longer telephoto lens
Image stabilization Has worse image stabilization

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

Advantages

Disadvantages

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

Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS USM Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Canon EF 400mm f/4 DO IS USM

Canon EF 400mm f/4 DO IS USM

Wildlife lens

$5,999

Weight Much lighter
Length Significantly shorter
Aperture Narrower aperture
Magnification Slightly less magnification
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 300mm f/4D ED-IF

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 300mm f/4D ED-IF

Wildlife lens

$1,134

Weight Much lighter
Lowest price Much cheaper
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Aperture Narrower aperture
Canon 500mm f/4L EF IS II USM

Canon 500mm f/4L EF IS II USM

Wildlife lens

$10,249

Weight Significantly lighter
Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Lowest price Significantly more expensive
Aperture Narrower aperture

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