Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 G ED VR vs Canon EF 28-105mm F3.5-4.5 II USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 G ED VR and Canon EF 28-105mm F3.5-4.5 II USM .

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Product
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 G ED VR
Canon EF 28-105mm F3.5-4.5 II USM
Name Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 G ED VR Canon EF 28-105mm F3.5-4.5 II 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 28-105mm F3.5-4.5 II USM
Release Year 2007 2000
Release Date
MSRP 8579 USD N/A
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 G ED VR
Canon EF 28-105mm F3.5-4.5 II USM
Lens Type Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 G ED VR
Canon EF 28-105mm F3.5-4.5 II 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 28-105mm F3.5-4.5 II 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 50 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 G ED VR
Canon EF 28-105mm F3.5-4.5 II USM
Maximum Aperture F4 F3,5-4,5
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 28 mm
F4,5 at 105 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 G ED VR
Canon EF 28-105mm F3.5-4.5 II USM
Construction 14 elements  /  11 groups 15 elements  /  12 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 G ED VR
Canon EF 28-105mm F3.5-4.5 II USM
Focal Length 500 mm 28-105 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
77 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 28-105mm F3.5-4.5 II USM
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 139 mm 75 mm
Length 391 mm 72 mm
Weight 3880 gr 365 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 G ED VR
Canon EF 28-105mm F3.5-4.5 II USM
Filter Type Drop-in Filter Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 52 mm 58 mm
Lens Hood Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU HK-34 EW-63 II
Tripod Collar Included N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A