Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 G ED VR vs Canon EF 90-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM

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Product
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 G ED VR
Canon EF 90-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM
Name Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 G ED VR Canon EF 90-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 500mm F4 G ED VR
Manufacturer Nikon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 G ED VR
Canon EF 90-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM
Release Year 2007 2002
Release Date
MSRP 8579 USD N/A
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 G ED VR
Canon EF 90-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM
Lens Type Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 G ED VR
Canon EF 90-300mm F4.5-5.6 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 500mm F4 G ED VR
Canon EF 90-300mm F4.5-5.6 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 400 cm 150 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 G ED VR
Canon EF 90-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM
Maximum Aperture F4 F4,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4,5 at 90 mm
F5,6 at 300 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 G ED VR
Canon EF 90-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM
Construction 14 elements  /  11 groups 13 elements  /  9 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 G ED VR
Canon EF 90-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM
Focal Length 500 mm 90-300 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
210 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
VR II
No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 G ED VR
Canon EF 90-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 139 mm 71 mm
Length 391 mm 114 mm
Weight 3880 gr 420 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 G ED VR
Canon EF 90-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM
Filter Type Drop-in Filter Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 52 mm 58 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HK-34 ET-60
Tripod Collar Included N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A