Nikon Z 800mm F6.3 VR S vs Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 L IS USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon Z 800mm F6.3 VR S and Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 L IS USM .

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Product
Nikon Z 800mm F6.3 VR S
Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 L IS USM
Name Nikon Z 800mm F6.3 VR S Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 L IS USM
Also known as Nikon Nikkor Z 800mm F6.3 VR S
Manufacturer Nikon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon Z 800mm F6.3 VR S
Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 L IS USM
Release Year 2022 1998
Release Date 2022-04-06
MSRP N/A 1799 USD
Last known price 6496 USD 0 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon Z 800mm F6.3 VR S
Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 L IS USM
Lens Type Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon Z 800mm F6.3 VR S
Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 L IS USM
Mount Nikon Z Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon Z 800mm F6.3 VR S
Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 L IS USM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Stepper motor No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 500 cm 180 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,16
Aperture
Nikon Z 800mm F6.3 VR S
Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 L IS USM
Maximum Aperture F6,3 F4,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4,5 at 100 mm
F5,6 at 400 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades 9 No information
Optics
Nikon Z 800mm F6.3 VR S
Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 L IS USM
Construction 22 elements  /  14 groups 17 elements  /  14 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 1 PF element, 3 extra-low dispersion (ED) elements and 1 Short-Wavelength Refractive (SR) element No information
Focal Length
Nikon Z 800mm F6.3 VR S
Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 L IS USM
Focal Length 800 mm 100-400 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
300 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes Yes
IS
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 5.5 stops N/A
Physical
Nikon Z 800mm F6.3 VR S
Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 L IS USM
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 140 mm 92 mm
Length 385 mm 189 mm
Weight 2385 gr 1380 gr
Other
Nikon Z 800mm F6.3 VR S
Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 L IS USM
Filter Type Drop-in Filter Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 46 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-104 ET-83C
Tripod Collar Included Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A