Nikon AF 200mm F4 ED-IF Micro vs Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF 200mm F4 ED-IF Micro and Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM .

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Product
Nikon AF 200mm F4 ED-IF Micro
Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM
Name Nikon AF 200mm F4 ED-IF Micro Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF 200mm F4 ED-IF Micro
Manufacturer Nikon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF 200mm F4 ED-IF Micro
Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM
Release Year 1993 1996
Release Date
MSRP 1794 USD 1579 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF 200mm F4 ED-IF Micro
Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM
Lens Type Telephoto
Macro
Telephoto
Macro
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF 200mm F4 ED-IF Micro
Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM
Mount Nikon F Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon AF 200mm F4 ED-IF Micro
Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro 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 200mm F4 ED-IF Micro
Yes
Motor Type N/A No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 50 cm 48 cm
Maximum Magnification
Macro 1:1 Yes Yes
Aperture
Nikon AF 200mm F4 ED-IF Micro
Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM
Maximum Aperture F4 F3,5
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF 200mm F4 ED-IF Micro
Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM
Construction 13 elements  /  8 groups 14 elements  /  12 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF 200mm F4 ED-IF Micro
Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM
Focal Length 200 mm 180 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
Nikon AF 200mm F4 ED-IF Micro
Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 76 mm 82 mm
Length 104 mm 186 mm
Weight 1190 gr 1090 gr
Other
Nikon AF 200mm F4 ED-IF Micro
Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 62 mm 72 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HN-30 ET-78II
Tripod Collar Included Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A