Sony 100mm F2.8 Macro vs Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 D IF-ED II

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony 100mm F2.8 Macro and Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 D IF-ED II.

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Product
Sony 100mm F2.8 Macro
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 D IF-ED II
Name Sony 100mm F2.8 Macro Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 D IF-ED II
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 400mm F2.8 D IF-ED II
Manufacturer Sony Nikon
SKU SAL100M28
Release Date and Price
Sony 100mm F2.8 Macro
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 D IF-ED II
Release Year 2006 2001
Release Date 2006-06-05
MSRP 799 USD N/A
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Lens Type
Sony 100mm F2.8 Macro
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 D IF-ED II
Lens Type Telephoto
Macro
Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Sony 100mm F2.8 Macro
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 D IF-ED 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 400mm F2.8 D IF-ED 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 380 cm
Maximum Magnification 1
Macro 1:1 Yes No (No Macro lens)
Aperture
Sony 100mm F2.8 Macro
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 D IF-ED II
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades 9 No information
Optics
Sony 100mm F2.8 Macro
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 D IF-ED II
Construction 8 elements  /  8 groups 11 elements  /  9 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sony 100mm F2.8 Macro
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 D IF-ED II
Focal Length 100 mm 400 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Sony 100mm F2.8 Macro
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 D IF-ED II
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 75 mm 160 mm
Length 99 mm 352 mm
Weight 505 gr 4800 gr
Other
Sony 100mm F2.8 Macro
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 D IF-ED II
Filter Type Filter Thread Drop-in Filter
Filter Diameter 55 mm N/A
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU Sony ALC-SH0007 HK-27
Tripod Collar N/A Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A