Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 G ED VR vs Canon EF 28-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 G ED VR and Canon EF 28-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM .

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Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 G ED VR
Canon EF 28-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM
Name Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 G ED VR Canon EF 28-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 400mm F2.8 G ED VR
Manufacturer Nikon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 G ED VR
Canon EF 28-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM
Release Year 2007 1998
Release Date
MSRP 9549 USD N/A
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 G ED VR
Canon EF 28-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM
Lens Type Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 G ED VR
Canon EF 28-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM
Mount Nikon F Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 G ED VR
Canon EF 28-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS 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 290 cm 50 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 G ED VR
Canon EF 28-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F3,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 28 mm
F5,6 at 135 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 G ED VR
Canon EF 28-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM
Construction 14 elements  /  11 groups 16 elements  /  12 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 G ED VR
Canon EF 28-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM
Focal Length 400 mm 28-135 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
107 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
VR II
Yes
IS
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 G ED VR
Canon EF 28-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 159 mm 78 mm
Length 368 mm 96 mm
Weight 4620 gr 540 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 G ED VR
Canon EF 28-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM
Filter Type Drop-in Filter Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 52 mm 72 mm
Lens Hood Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU HK-33 EW-78B II
Tripod Collar Included N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A