Nikon Nikkor
AF-S 600mm f/4G ED VR
 vs
Canon
500mm f/4L EF IS II USM

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 600mm f/4G ED VR
Better telephoto 600 mm vs 500 mm
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 20% more reach, less perspective distortion
Cheaper $9,199.00 vs $10,249.00
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 The best price we've seen is $1,050 cheaper (more than 10% less)
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 600mm f/4G ED VR Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S 600mm f/4G ED VR

Reasons to consider the Canon 500mm f/4L EF IS II USM
Significantly lighter 3.2 kg vs 5 kg
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 Around 40% lighter
Better wide angle 500 mm vs 600 mm
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 Around 20% better wide angle
Better image stabilization Canon IS II vs Nikon VR
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 Less risk of blur
Canon 500mm f/4L EF IS II USM Learn more about
the Canon 500mm f/4L EF IS II USM

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Max focal length Excellent telephoto Help
AF-S 600mm f/4G ED VR:600 mm
500mm f/4L EF IS II USM:500 mm
Image stabilization Very good image stabilization Help
AF-S 600mm f/4G ED VR:Nikon VR
500mm f/4L EF IS II USM:Canon IS II
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
AF-S 600mm f/4G ED VR:Nikon AF-S
500mm f/4L EF IS II USM:Canon USM
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Min focal length Poor wide angle Help
AF-S 600mm f/4G ED VR:600 mm
500mm f/4L EF IS II USM:500 mm
Lowest price Very expensive Help
AF-S 600mm f/4G ED VR:$9,199.00
500mm f/4L EF IS II USM:$10,249.00
Weight Heavy Help
AF-S 600mm f/4G ED VR:5 kg
500mm f/4L EF IS II USM:3.2 kg
Aperture Very narrow widest aperture size Help
f/4
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
1x
Magnification Poor magnification Help
AF-S 600mm f/4G ED VR:1:7.1 (0.1x)
500mm f/4L EF IS II USM:1:6.7 (0.2x)

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 EF 600mm f/4L IS II USM

Canon EF 600mm f/4L IS II USM

Wildlife lens

$12,999
Lowest price Is significantly more expensive
Min focal length Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Compare the EF 600mm f/4L IS II USM vs the Nikkor AF-S 600mm f/4G ED VR
Compare the EF 600mm f/4L IS II USM vs the 500mm f/4L EF IS II USM
Canon EF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM

Canon EF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM

Wildlife lens

$13,899
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 800mm f/5.6L IS USM vs the Nikkor AF-S 600mm f/4G ED VR
Compare the EF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM vs the 500mm f/4L EF IS II 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
Weight Is heavier
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 500mm f/4G ED VR II vs the Nikkor AF-S 600mm f/4G ED VR
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 500mm f/4G ED VR II vs the 500mm f/4L EF IS II USM
Canon EF 400mm f/4 DO IS USM

Canon EF 400mm f/4 DO IS USM

Wildlife lens

$5,999
Lowest price Is significantly less expensive
Min focal length Has a slightly wider wide angle lens
Max focal length Has a slightly longer telephoto lens
Compare the EF 400mm f/4 DO IS USM vs the Nikkor AF-S 600mm f/4G ED VR
Compare the EF 400mm f/4 DO IS USM vs the 500mm f/4L EF IS II USM
Canon EF 600mm f/4L IS USM

Canon EF 600mm f/4L IS USM

Wildlife lens

$7,900
Lowest price Is slightly less expensive
Min focal length Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Weight Is heavier
Compare the EF 600mm f/4L IS USM vs the Nikkor AF-S 600mm f/4G ED VR
Compare the EF 600mm f/4L IS USM vs the 500mm f/4L EF IS II USM
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 significantly wider wide angle lens
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Max focal length Has a significantly longer telephoto lens
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor 300mm f/2.8 G ED-IF VR vs the Nikkor AF-S 600mm f/4G ED VR
Compare the Nikkor 300mm f/2.8 G ED-IF VR vs the 500mm f/4L EF IS II USM
Canon EF 500mm f/4L IS USM

Canon EF 500mm f/4L IS USM

Wildlife lens

$6,140
Lowest price Is significantly less expensive
Weight Is heavier
Compare the EF 500mm f/4L IS USM vs the Nikkor AF-S 600mm f/4G ED VR
Compare the EF 500mm f/4L IS USM vs the 500mm f/4L EF IS II USM

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sigma 800mm f/5.6 EX DG APO HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 800mm f/5.6 EX DG APO HSM Nikon-f

Wildlife lens

$6,599
Max focal length Significantly better telephoto
Lowest price Cheaper
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Min focal length Significantly worse wide angle
Compare the 800mm f/5.6 EX DG APO HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 600mm f/4G ED VR
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 400mm f/2.8G ED VR

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

Sports lens

$8,899
Min focal length Significantly better wide angle
Aperture Wider aperture
Max focal length Significantly worse telephoto
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 400mm f/2.8G ED VR vs the Nikkor AF-S 600mm f/4G ED VR

Canon 500mm f/4L EF IS II USM Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sigma 300-800mm f/5.6 EX DG APO IF HSM

Sigma 300-800mm f/5.6 EX DG APO IF HSM

Wildlife lens

$6,999
Max focal length Much better telephoto
Min focal length Significantly better wide angle
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Weight Much heavier
Compare the 300-800mm f/5.6 EX DG APO IF HSM vs the 500mm f/4L EF IS II USM
Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS II USM

Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS II USM

Sports lens

$10,999
Aperture Wider aperture
Min focal length Better wide angle
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Weight Heavier
Compare the EF 400mm f/2.8L IS II USM vs the 500mm f/4L EF IS II USM

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