Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.4 G vs Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.4 G and Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM .

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Product
Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.4 G
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Name Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.4 G Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm F1.4 G
Manufacturer Nikon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.4 G
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Release Year 2008 2001
Release Date
MSRP N/A 6469 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.4 G
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Lens Type Standard / Normal Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.4 G
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 AF-S 50mm F1.4 G
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO 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 45 cm 350 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.4 G
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Maximum Aperture F1,4 F4
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.4 G
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Construction 8 elements  /  7 groups 17 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.4 G
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Focal Length 50 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 AF-S 50mm F1.4 G
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 73 mm 128 mm
Length 54 mm 232 mm
Weight 280 gr 1940 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.4 G
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Drop-in Filter
Filter Diameter 58 mm 52 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-47 ET-120
Tripod Collar N/A Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A