Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR vs Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR and Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L USM .

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Product
Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L USM
Name Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L 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 70-200mm F2.8 L USM
Release Year 2000 1995
Release Date
MSRP 1849 USD 1449 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L USM
Lens Type Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 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 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 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 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 150 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L 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
F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L USM
Construction 17 elements  /  11 groups 18 elements  /  15 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L USM
Focal Length 80-400 mm 70-200 mm
Zoom Range 320 mm 130 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
VR
No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L USM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 91 mm 84 mm
Length 171 mm 193 mm
Weight 1340 gr 1310 gr
Other
Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-24 ET-83II
Tripod Collar Included Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A