Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR vs Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR and Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM .

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Product
Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Name Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR
Manufacturer Nikon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Release Year 2000 2005
Release Date
MSRP 1849 USD 1249 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Lens Type Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 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 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 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 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR
Yes
Motor Type N/A No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 230 cm 45 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Maximum Aperture F4,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4,5 at 80 mm
F5,6 at 400 mm
Variable Aperture
F4
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Construction 17 elements  /  11 groups 18 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Focal Length 80-400 mm 24-105 mm
Zoom Range 320 mm 81 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
VR
Yes
IS
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 91 mm 83 mm
Length 171 mm 107 mm
Weight 1340 gr 670 gr
Other
Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-24 EW-83H
Tripod Collar Included N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A