Nikon AF-S 200-500mm F5.6 E ED VR vs Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S 200-500mm F5.6 E ED VR and Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM.

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Product
Nikon AF-S 200-500mm F5.6 E ED VR
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM
Name Nikon AF-S 200-500mm F5.6 E ED VR Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 200-500mm F5.6 E ED VR
Manufacturer Nikon Canon
SKU 20058
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S 200-500mm F5.6 E ED VR
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM
Release Year 2015 2001
Release Date 2015-08-04
MSRP 1399 USD N/A
Last known price 1056 USD 0 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S 200-500mm F5.6 E ED VR
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM
Lens Type Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Wide Angle Lens
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S 200-500mm F5.6 E ED VR
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L 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 200-500mm F5.6 E ED VR
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Ring-Type Ultrasonic No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 220 cm 28 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,22
Aperture
Nikon AF-S 200-500mm F5.6 E ED VR
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM
Maximum Aperture F5,6 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades 9 No information
Optics
Nikon AF-S 200-500mm F5.6 E ED VR
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM
Construction 19 elements  /  12 groups 14 elements  /  10 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 3 ED elements No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S 200-500mm F5.6 E ED VR
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM
Focal Length 200-500 mm 16-35 mm
Zoom Range 300 mm 19 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
VR
No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 4.5 stops N/A
Physical
Nikon AF-S 200-500mm F5.6 E ED VR
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM
Weather Sealing Yes Yes
Diameter 108 mm 83 mm
Length 268 mm 103 mm
Weight 2300 gr 600 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S 200-500mm F5.6 E ED VR
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 95 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-71 EW-83E
Tripod Collar Included N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other Supplied accessories:
LC-95 95 mm Snap-on Front Lens Cap
HB-71 Bayonet Hood
LF-4 Rear Lens Cap
CL-1434 Semi-soft Case