Nikon AF 135mm F2 DC vs Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS USM
This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF 135mm F2 DC and Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS USM .
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Product |
Nikon AF 135mm F2 DC |
Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS USM |
| Name | Nikon AF 135mm F2 DC | Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS USM |
| Also known as | Nikon Nikkor AF 135mm F2 DC | |
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Canon |
| SKU | ||
Release Date and Price |
Nikon AF 135mm F2 DC |
Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS USM |
| Release Year | 1990 | 1999 |
| Release Date | ||
| MSRP | 1394 USD | 7999 USD |
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Lens Type |
Nikon AF 135mm F2 DC |
Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS USM |
| Lens Type | Telephoto |
Telephoto Supertelephoto |
| Zoom or Prime | Prime lens (no zoom) | Prime lens (no zoom) |
Mount and Compatibility |
Nikon AF 135mm F2 DC |
Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS USM |
| Mount | Nikon F | Canon EF |
| Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Nikon AF 135mm F2 DC |
Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS USM |
| Autofocus (AF) | YesNote. See below for further information | Yes |
| Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor |
No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor Compatible Cameras for Nikon AF 135mm F2 DC |
Yes |
| Motor Type | N/A | No information |
| Focus Method | No information | No information |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 110 cm | 300 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | ||
Aperture |
Nikon AF 135mm F2 DC |
Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS USM |
| Maximum Aperture | F2 | F2,8 |
| Diaphragm Blades | No information | No information |
Optics |
Nikon AF 135mm F2 DC |
Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS USM |
| Construction | 7 elements / 6 groups | 17 elements / 13 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Nikon AF 135mm F2 DC |
Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS USM |
| Focal Length | 135 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 |
Yes
IS |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | N/A |
Physical |
Nikon AF 135mm F2 DC |
Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS USM |
| Weather Sealing | No | Yes |
| Diameter | 79 mm | 163 mm |
| Length | 120 mm | 349 mm |
| Weight | 815 gr | 5370 gr |
Other |
Nikon AF 135mm F2 DC |
Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS USM |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Drop-in Filter |
| Filter Diameter | 72 mm | 52 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included (Pull Out/Extendable) | Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | N/A | ET-155 |
| Tripod Collar | N/A | Included |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |
