Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L vs Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED
This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L and Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED.
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Product |
Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L |
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED |
| Name | Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L | Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED |
| Also known as | Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED | |
| Manufacturer | Canon | Nikon |
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Release Date and Price |
Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L |
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED |
| Release Year | 2011 | 2005 |
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| MSRP | N/A | N/A |
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Lens Type |
Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L |
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED |
| Lens Type |
Telephoto Supertelephoto |
Telephoto |
| Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L |
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED |
| Mount | Canon EF | Nikon F |
| Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | Yes |
Focus |
Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L |
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED |
| 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 | 200 cm | 95 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 0,15 | |
Aperture |
Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L |
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED |
| Maximum Aperture | F4 |
F4-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths. F4 at 55 mm F5,6 at 200 mm Variable Aperture |
| Diaphragm Blades | No information | No information |
Optics |
Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L |
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED |
| Construction | 25 elements / 20 groups | 13 elements / 9 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L |
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED |
| Focal Length | 200-400 mm | 55-200 mm |
| Zoom Range | 200 mm | 145 mm |
| Built-in Teleconverter | Yes | No |
| Teleconverter Multiplier | 1.4x | N/A |
| Image Stabilization |
Yes
IS |
No |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | N/A |
Physical |
Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L |
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED |
| Weather Sealing | Yes | No |
| Diameter | 128 mm | 68 mm |
| Length | 366 mm | 79 mm |
| Weight | 3620 gr | 255 gr |
Other |
Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L |
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED |
| Filter Type | Drop-in Filter | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 52 mm | 52 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | ET-120 (WII) | HB-34 |
| Tripod Collar | Included | N/A |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |
