Nikon Nikkor
AF-S 600mm f/4G ED VR
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
AF-S 400mm f/2.8G ED VR

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 600mm f/4G ED VR
Significantly better telephoto 600 mm vs 400 mm
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 50% more reach, less perspective distortion
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 Nikon AF-S 400mm f/2.8G ED VR
Significantly better wide angle 400 mm vs 600 mm
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 More than 30% better wide angle
Wider aperture f/2.8 vs f/4
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 At its widest, the AF-S 400mm f/2.8G ED VR captures slightly more light, 1 f-stop
Lighter 4.6 kg vs 5 kg
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 Around 10% lighter
Slightly cheaper $8,899.00 vs $9,199.00
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 Almost the same
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 400mm f/2.8G ED VR Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S 400mm f/2.8G ED VR

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Image stabilization Very good image stabilization Help
Nikon VR
Max focal length Excellent telephoto Help
AF-S 600mm f/4G ED VR:600 mm
AF-S 400mm f/2.8G ED VR:400 mm
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
Silent and fast
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
AF-S 400mm f/2.8G ED VR:400 mm
Lowest price Very expensive Help
AF-S 600mm f/4G ED VR:$9,199.00
AF-S 400mm f/2.8G ED VR:$8,899.00
Weight Heavy Help
AF-S 600mm f/4G ED VR:5 kg
AF-S 400mm f/2.8G ED VR:4.6 kg
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
1x
Magnification Poor magnification Help
AF-S 600mm f/4G ED VR:1:7.1 (0.1x)
AF-S 400mm f/2.8G ED VR:1:6.2 (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
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
Max focal length Has a significantly shorter telephoto lens
Min focal length Has a much 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 Nikkor AF-S 400mm f/2.8G ED VR
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
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 Nikkor AF-S 400mm f/2.8G ED VR
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
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 Nikkor AF-S 400mm f/2.8G ED VR
Canon EF 600mm f/4L IS USM

Canon EF 600mm f/4L IS USM

Wildlife lens

$7,900
Min focal length Has a significantly narrower wide angle lens
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
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 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 Has better image stabilization
Weight Is lighter
Min focal length Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
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 Nikkor AF-S 400mm f/2.8G ED VR
Canon EF 500mm f/4L IS USM

Canon EF 500mm f/4L IS USM

Wildlife lens

$6,140
Lowest price Is slightly less expensive
Weight Is lighter
Min focal length Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
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 Nikkor AF-S 400mm f/2.8G ED VR
Sigma 300-800mm f/5.6 EX DG APO IF HSM Nikon-f

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

Wildlife lens

$7,999
Min focal length Has a slightly wider wide angle lens
Max focal length Has a significantly shorter telephoto lens
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
Compare the 300-800mm f/5.6 EX DG APO IF HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 600mm f/4G ED VR
Compare the 300-800mm f/5.6 EX DG APO IF HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 400mm f/2.8G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 600mm f/4G ED VR 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 Better image stabilization
Weight Lighter
Lowest price Significantly more expensive
Compare the EF 600mm f/4L IS II USM vs the Nikkor AF-S 600mm f/4G ED VR
Canon EF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM

Canon EF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM

Wildlife lens

$13,899
Max focal length Significantly better telephoto
Weight Lighter
Min focal length Significantly worse wide angle
Lowest price Significantly more expensive
Compare the EF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM vs the Nikkor AF-S 600mm f/4G ED VR
Tamron 200-500mm f/5-6.3 Di LD IF Nikon-f

Tamron 200-500mm f/5-6.3 Di LD IF Nikon-f

Wildlife lens

$949
Min focal length Much better wide angle
Lowest price Much cheaper
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the 200-500mm f/5-6.3 Di LD IF Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 600mm f/4G ED VR

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
Compare the 150mm f/2 ED vs the Nikkor AF-S 400mm f/2.8G ED VR
Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS II USM

Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS II USM

Sports lens

$10,999
Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Weight Lighter
Lowest price More expensive
Compare the EF 400mm f/2.8L IS II USM vs the Nikkor AF-S 400mm f/2.8G ED VR

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