Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC VR S vs Canon EF 90-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM

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Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC VR S
Canon EF 90-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM
Name Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC VR S Canon EF 90-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM
Also known as Nikon Nikkor Z 400mm F2.8 TC VR S
Manufacturer Nikon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC VR S
Canon EF 90-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM
Release Year 2022 2002
Release Date 2022-01-19
MSRP N/A N/A
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Lens Type
Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC VR S
Canon EF 90-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM
Lens Type SuperzoomTelephoto Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC VR S
Canon EF 90-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM
Mount Nikon Z Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC VR S
Canon EF 90-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Voice Coil Motor No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 250 cm 150 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,23
Aperture
Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC VR S
Canon EF 90-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F4,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4,5 at 90 mm
F5,6 at 300 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades 9 No information
Optics
Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC VR S
Canon EF 90-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM
Construction 25 elements  /  19 groups 13 elements  /  9 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 2 Fluorite elements, 2 ED glass, 1 Super ED, 1 SR (Short wavelength refractive) No information
Focal Length
Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC VR S
Canon EF 90-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM
Focal Length 400 mm 90-300 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
210 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 5.5 stops N/A
Physical
Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC VR S
Canon EF 90-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 156 mm 71 mm
Length 380 mm 114 mm
Weight 2950 gr 420 gr
Other
Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC VR S
Canon EF 90-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM
Filter Type Drop-in Filter Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 46 mm 58 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HK-42 ET-60
Tripod Collar Included N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A