Canon EF 17-35mm F2.8 L USM vs Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 G ED VR

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 17-35mm F2.8 L USM and Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 G ED VR.

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Canon EF 17-35mm F2.8 L USM
Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 G ED VR
Name Canon EF 17-35mm F2.8 L USM Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 G ED VR
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 600mm F4 G ED VR
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon EF 17-35mm F2.8 L USM
Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 G ED VR
Release Year 1996 2007
Release Date
MSRP N/A 10299 USD
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Lens Type
Canon EF 17-35mm F2.8 L USM
Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 G ED VR
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Canon EF 17-35mm F2.8 L USM
Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 G ED VR
Mount Canon EF Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Canon EF 17-35mm F2.8 L USM
Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 G ED VR
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 42 cm 500 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Canon EF 17-35mm F2.8 L USM
Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 G ED VR
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F4
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Canon EF 17-35mm F2.8 L USM
Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 G ED VR
Construction 15 elements  /  10 groups 15 elements  /  12 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Canon EF 17-35mm F2.8 L USM
Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 G ED VR
Focal Length 17-35 mm 600 mm
Zoom Range 18 mm None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No Yes
VR II
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Canon EF 17-35mm F2.8 L USM
Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 G ED VR
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 83 mm 166 mm
Length 95 mm 445 mm
Weight 545 gr 5060 gr
Other
Canon EF 17-35mm F2.8 L USM
Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 G ED VR
Filter Type Filter Thread Drop-in Filter
Filter Diameter 77 mm 52 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU EW-83E HK-35
Tripod Collar N/A Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A