Nikon AF 20mm F2.8 D vs Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF 20mm F2.8 D and Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS USM .

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Product
Nikon AF 20mm F2.8 D
Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS USM
Name Nikon AF 20mm F2.8 D Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS USM
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF 20mm F2.8 D
Manufacturer Nikon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF 20mm F2.8 D
Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS USM
Release Year 1994 1999
Release Date
MSRP 624 USD 7999 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF 20mm F2.8 D
Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS USM
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF 20mm F2.8 D
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 20mm F2.8 D
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 20mm F2.8 D
Yes
Motor Type N/A No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 25 cm 300 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Nikon AF 20mm F2.8 D
Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS USM
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF 20mm F2.8 D
Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS USM
Construction 12 elements  /  9 groups 17 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF 20mm F2.8 D
Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS USM
Focal Length 20 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 20mm F2.8 D
Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS USM
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 69 mm 163 mm
Length 42 mm 349 mm
Weight 270 gr 5370 gr
Other
Nikon AF 20mm F2.8 D
Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Drop-in Filter
Filter Diameter 62 mm 52 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-4 ET-155
Tripod Collar N/A Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A