Sony 100mm F2.8 Macro vs Nikon AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR II
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony 100mm F2.8 Macro and Nikon AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR II.
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Product |
Sony 100mm F2.8 Macro |
Nikon AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR II |
| Name | Sony 100mm F2.8 Macro | Nikon AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR II |
| Also known as | Nikon Nikkor AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR II | |
| Manufacturer | Sony | Nikon |
| SKU | SAL100M28 | |
Release Date and Price |
Sony 100mm F2.8 Macro |
Nikon AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR II |
| Release Year | 2006 | 2010 |
| Release Date | 2006-06-05 | |
| MSRP | 799 USD | N/A |
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Lens Type |
Sony 100mm F2.8 Macro |
Nikon AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR II |
| Lens Type |
Telephoto Macro |
Telephoto Supertelephoto |
| Zoom or Prime | Prime lens (no zoom) | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sony 100mm F2.8 Macro |
Nikon AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR II |
| Mount | Sony A | Nikon F |
| Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Sony 100mm F2.8 Macro |
Nikon AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR II |
| Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Motor Type | Screw drive from camera | No information |
| Focus Method | No information | No information |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 35 cm | 200 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 1 | |
| Macro 1:1 | Yes | No (No Macro lens) |
Aperture |
Sony 100mm F2.8 Macro |
Nikon AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR II |
| Maximum Aperture | F2,8 | F4 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | No information |
Optics |
Sony 100mm F2.8 Macro |
Nikon AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR II |
| Construction | 8 elements / 8 groups | 24 elements / 17 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Sony 100mm F2.8 Macro |
Nikon AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR II |
| Focal Length | 100 mm | 200-400 mm |
| Zoom Range | None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
200 mm |
| Built-in Teleconverter | No | No |
| Teleconverter Multiplier | N/A | N/A |
| Image Stabilization | No |
Yes
VR II |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | N/A |
Physical |
Sony 100mm F2.8 Macro |
Nikon AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR II |
| Weather Sealing | No | Yes |
| Diameter | 75 mm | 124 mm |
| Length | 99 mm | 365 mm |
| Weight | 505 gr | 3360 gr |
Other |
Sony 100mm F2.8 Macro |
Nikon AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR II |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Drop-in Filter |
| Filter Diameter | 55 mm | 52 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | Sony ALC-SH0007 | HK-30 |
| Tripod Collar | N/A | Included |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |