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Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

Wider aperture f/2.8 vs f/4
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At its widest, the AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II captures slightly more light, 1 f-stop
Better image stabilization Nikon VR II vs Canon IS
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Less risk of blur
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM

Significantly narrower aperture f/32 vs f/22
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At its narrowest, the EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM goes 1.1 f-stops narrower
Lighter 0.8 kg vs 1.5 kg
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Around 50% lighter
Cheaper $1,149.00 vs $2,396.95
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The best price we've seen is $1,248 cheaper (2.1x less)
Shorter 172 mm vs 206 mm
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Around 20% shorter
More magnification 1:4.8 (0.2x) vs 1:8.3 (0.1x)
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Take macro shots with subjects more than 70% larger in your photo
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM Learn more about
the Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Image stabilization Very good image stabilization Help
AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II:Nikon VR II
EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM:Canon IS
Fixed aperture Constant aperture lenses Help
The same aperture at all focal lengths
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II:Nikon AF-S
EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM:Canon USM
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses
Length Quite long Help
AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II:206 mm
EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM:172 mm

Compared to telephoto lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Min focal length Good wide-angle Help
70 mm
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
2.9x

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

Sports lens

$1,899

Weight Is heavier
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM

Sports lens

$2,499

Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Weight Is heavier
Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Canon-ef

Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Canon-ef

Sports lens

$769

Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Canon-ef

Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Canon-ef

Sports lens

$1,249

Image stabilization Has worse image stabilization
Weight Is heavier
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR

Wildlife lens

$397

Max focal length Has a slightly shorter telephoto lens
Length Is shorter
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f

Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f

Wildlife lens

$449

Max focal length Has a slightly shorter telephoto lens
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Image stabilization Has worse image stabilization

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f

Sports lens

$1,249

Lowest price Cheaper
Image stabilization Worse image stabilization
Nikon Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED

Nikon Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED

Wildlife lens

$1,499

Max focal length Significantly better telephoto
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Nikon Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED

Nikon Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED

Sports lens

$999

Lowest price Cheaper
Length Slightly shorter
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Travel lens

$1,047

Zoom range Much more zoom
Length Shorter
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Image stabilization Worse image stabilization
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f

Sports lens

$799

Lowest price Cheaper
Magnification More magnification
Image stabilization No image stabilization

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

Wildlife lens

$649

Max focal length Better telephoto
Zoom range More zoom
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM

Wildlife lens

$1,399

Max focal length Better telephoto
Zoom range More zoom
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Weight Slightly heavier
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Wide angle lens

$1,149

Length Shorter
Zoom range More zoom
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L USM

Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L USM

Sports lens

$1,289

Aperture Wider aperture
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Weight Heavier

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