Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR vs Canon EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 IS USM
This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR and Canon EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 IS USM .
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Product |
Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR |
Canon EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 IS USM |
| Name | Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR | Canon EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 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-S 17-55mm F2.8 IS USM |
| Release Year | 2000 | 2006 |
| Release Date | ||
| MSRP | 1849 USD | 1179 USD |
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Lens Type |
Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR |
Canon EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 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-S 17-55mm F2.8 IS USM |
| Mount | Nikon F | Canon EF-S |
| Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | Yes |
Focus |
Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR |
Canon EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 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 | 35 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | ||
Aperture |
Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR |
Canon EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 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 |
F2,8 |
| Diaphragm Blades | No information | No information |
Optics |
Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR |
Canon EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 IS USM |
| Construction | 17 elements / 11 groups | 19 elements / 12 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR |
Canon EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 IS USM |
| Focal Length | 80-400 mm | 17-55 mm |
| Zoom Range | 320 mm | 38 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-S 17-55mm F2.8 IS USM |
| Weather Sealing | No | No |
| Diameter | 91 mm | 83 mm |
| Length | 171 mm | 110 mm |
| Weight | 1340 gr | 645 gr |
Other |
Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR |
Canon EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 IS USM |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 77 mm | 77 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Not Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | HB-24 | EW-83J |
| Tripod Collar | Included | N/A |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |