Nikon AF 24-85mm F2.8-4 D IF vs Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF 24-85mm F2.8-4 D IF and Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L USM .

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Product
Nikon AF 24-85mm F2.8-4 D IF
Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L USM
Name Nikon AF 24-85mm F2.8-4 D IF Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L USM
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF 24-85mm F2.8-4 D IF
Manufacturer Nikon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF 24-85mm F2.8-4 D IF
Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L USM
Release Year 2000 1999
Release Date
MSRP 744 USD 709 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF 24-85mm F2.8-4 D IF
Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L USM
Lens Type Standard / Normal Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF 24-85mm F2.8-4 D IF
Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L USM
Mount Nikon F Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon AF 24-85mm F2.8-4 D IF
Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L 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 24-85mm F2.8-4 D IF
Yes
Motor Type N/A No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 21 cm 120 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Nikon AF 24-85mm F2.8-4 D IF
Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L USM
Maximum Aperture F2,8-4
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F2,8 at 24 mm
F4 at 85 mm
Variable Aperture
F4
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF 24-85mm F2.8-4 D IF
Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L USM
Construction 15 elements  /  11 groups 16 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF 24-85mm F2.8-4 D IF
Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L USM
Focal Length 24-85 mm 70-200 mm
Zoom Range 61 mm 130 mm
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 24-85mm F2.8-4 D IF
Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L USM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 78 mm 76 mm
Length 82 mm 172 mm
Weight 545 gr 705 gr
Other
Nikon AF 24-85mm F2.8-4 D IF
Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 72 mm 67 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-25 ET-74
Tripod Collar N/A Not included
(but available as accessory)
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other Tripod Mount is available; ”TRIPOD MOUNT RING A II W”