Nikon PC 85mm F2.8 D Micro vs Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon PC 85mm F2.8 D Micro and Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM .

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Product
Nikon PC 85mm F2.8 D Micro
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Name Nikon PC 85mm F2.8 D Micro Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Also known as Nikon Nikkor PC 85mm F2.8 D Micro
Manufacturer Nikon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon PC 85mm F2.8 D Micro
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Release Year 1999 2001
Release Date
MSRP N/A 6469 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon PC 85mm F2.8 D Micro
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Lens Type Telephoto
Tilt Shift
Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon PC 85mm F2.8 D Micro
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Mount Nikon F Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon PC 85mm F2.8 D Micro
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Autofocus (AF) Note. See below for further informationNo
Manual focus only
Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor N/ANo Yes
Motor Type N/A No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 39 cm 350 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Nikon PC 85mm F2.8 D Micro
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F4
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon PC 85mm F2.8 D Micro
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Construction 6 elements  /  5 groups 17 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon PC 85mm F2.8 D Micro
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Focal Length 85 mm 400 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No Yes
IS
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Nikon PC 85mm F2.8 D Micro
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 83 mm 128 mm
Length 109 mm 232 mm
Weight 770 gr 1940 gr
Other
Nikon PC 85mm F2.8 D Micro
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Drop-in Filter
Filter Diameter 77 mm 52 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-22 ET-120
Tripod Collar N/A Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A