Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED VR vs Canon EF 400mm F5.6 L USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED VR and Canon EF 400mm F5.6 L USM .

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Product
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED VR
Canon EF 400mm F5.6 L USM
Name Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED VR Canon EF 400mm F5.6 L USM
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED VR
Manufacturer Nikon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED VR
Canon EF 400mm F5.6 L USM
Release Year 2007 1993
Release Date
MSRP 249 USD 1339 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED VR
Canon EF 400mm F5.6 L USM
Lens Type Telephoto Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED VR
Canon EF 400mm F5.6 L USM
Mount Nikon F Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED VR
Canon EF 400mm F5.6 L USM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 110 cm 350 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED VR
Canon EF 400mm F5.6 L USM
Maximum Aperture F4-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4 at 55 mm
F5,6 at 200 mm
Variable Aperture
F5,6
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED VR
Canon EF 400mm F5.6 L USM
Construction 15 elements  /  11 groups 7 elements  /  6 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED VR
Canon EF 400mm F5.6 L USM
Focal Length 55-200 mm 400 mm
Zoom Range 145 mm None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
VR
No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED VR
Canon EF 400mm F5.6 L USM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 73 mm 90 mm
Length 99 mm 256 mm
Weight 335 gr 1250 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED VR
Canon EF 400mm F5.6 L USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 52 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included (Pull Out/Extendable)
Lens Hood SKU HB-37 Utdragbart
Tripod Collar N/A Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A