Nikon Nikkor
AF-S 600mm f/4G ED VR
 vs
Canon
EF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 600mm f/4G ED VR
Significantly better wide angle 600 mm vs 800 mm
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 Around 30% better wide angle
Significantly cheaper $9,199.00 vs $13,899.00
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 The best price we've seen is $4,700 cheaper (more than 30% less)
Significantly wider aperture f/4 vs f/5.6
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 At its widest, the AF-S 600mm f/4G ED VR captures slightly more light, 1 f-stop
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 EF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM
Significantly better telephoto 800 mm vs 600 mm
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 More than 30% more reach, less perspective distortion
Lighter 4.5 kg vs 5 kg
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 More than 10% lighter
Canon EF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM Learn more about
the Canon EF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Max focal length Excellent telephoto Help
AF-S 600mm f/4G ED VR:600 mm
EF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM:800 mm
Image stabilization Very good image stabilization Help
AF-S 600mm f/4G ED VR:Nikon VR
EF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM:Canon IS
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
AF-S 600mm f/4G ED VR:Nikon AF-S
EF 800mm f/5.6L IS 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
EF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM:800 mm
Lowest price Very expensive Help
AF-S 600mm f/4G ED VR:$9,199.00
EF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM:$13,899.00
Weight Heavy Help
AF-S 600mm f/4G ED VR:5 kg
EF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM:4.5 kg
Aperture Very narrow widest aperture size Help
AF-S 600mm f/4G ED VR:f/4
EF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM:f/5.6
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
1x
Magnification Poor magnification Help
1:7.1 (0.1x)

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
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Lowest price Is significantly more expensive
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 EF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM
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
Lowest price Is slightly less expensive
Min focal length Has a significantly narrower wide angle lens
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the 800mm f/5.6 EX DG APO HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 600mm f/4G ED VR
Compare the 800mm f/5.6 EX DG APO HSM Nikon-f vs the EF 800mm f/5.6L IS 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 much 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 EF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM
Sigma 300-800mm f/5.6 EX DG APO IF HSM Canon-ef

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

Wildlife lens

$7,999
Min focal length Has a much wider wide angle lens
Zoom range Has slightly large zoom range
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
Compare the 300-800mm f/5.6 EX DG APO IF HSM Canon-ef vs the Nikkor AF-S 600mm f/4G ED VR
Compare the 300-800mm f/5.6 EX DG APO IF HSM Canon-ef vs the EF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM
Canon 500mm f/4L EF IS II USM

Canon 500mm f/4L EF IS II USM

Wildlife lens

$10,249
Min focal length Has a slightly wider wide angle lens
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Max focal length Has a slightly longer telephoto lens
Compare the 500mm f/4L EF IS II USM vs the Nikkor AF-S 600mm f/4G ED VR
Compare the 500mm f/4L EF IS II USM vs the EF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM
Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 Samsung-nx

Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 Samsung-nx

Wide angle lens

$399
Lowest price Is much less expensive
Min focal length Has a much wider wide angle lens
Max focal length Has a much longer telephoto lens
Auto focus Lacks autofocus
Compare the 14mm f/2.8 Samsung-nx vs the Nikkor AF-S 600mm f/4G ED VR
Compare the 14mm f/2.8 Samsung-nx vs the EF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM
Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS USM

Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS USM

Sports lens

$7,190
Lowest price Is slightly less expensive
Min focal length Has a significantly wider wide angle lens
Max focal length Has a significantly longer telephoto lens
Weight Is heavier
Compare the EF 400mm f/2.8L IS USM vs the Nikkor AF-S 600mm f/4G ED VR
Compare the EF 400mm f/2.8L IS USM vs the EF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sigma 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO

Sigma 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO

Wildlife lens

$1,509
Min focal length Much better wide angle
Lowest price Much cheaper
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Image stabilization Worse image stabilization
Compare the 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO vs the Nikkor AF-S 600mm f/4G 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
Min focal length Better wide angle
Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 500mm f/4G ED VR II vs the Nikkor AF-S 600mm f/4G ED VR
Canon EF 600mm f/4L IS USM

Canon EF 600mm f/4L IS USM

Wildlife lens

$7,900
Lowest price Cheaper
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the EF 600mm f/4L IS USM vs the Nikkor AF-S 600mm f/4G ED VR

Canon EF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony SAL 500mm f/4 G

Sony SAL 500mm f/4 G

Wildlife lens

$13,000
Min focal length Much better wide angle
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the SAL 500mm f/4 G vs the EF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM

Macro lens

$549
Min focal length Much better wide angle
Lowest price Much cheaper
Max focal length Much worse telephoto
Compare the EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM vs the EF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM
Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Canon-ef

Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Canon-ef

Sports lens

$3,599
Min focal length Much better wide angle
Lowest price Much cheaper
Max focal length Much worse telephoto
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Compare the 120-300mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Canon-ef vs the EF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM

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