Nikon AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR vs Canon EF 50mm F2.5 Compact Macro

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Product
Nikon AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR
Canon EF 50mm F2.5 Compact Macro
Name Nikon AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR Canon EF 50mm F2.5 Compact Macro
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR
Manufacturer Nikon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR
Canon EF 50mm F2.5 Compact Macro
Release Year 2003 1987
Release Date
MSRP N/A 299 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR
Canon EF 50mm F2.5 Compact Macro
Lens Type Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Standard / Normal
Macro
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR
Canon EF 50mm F2.5 Compact Macro
Mount Nikon F Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR
Canon EF 50mm F2.5 Compact Macro
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 200 cm 23 cm
Maximum Magnification
Macro 1:1 No (No Macro lens) No
Aperture
Nikon AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR
Canon EF 50mm F2.5 Compact Macro
Maximum Aperture F4 F2,5
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR
Canon EF 50mm F2.5 Compact Macro
Construction 24 elements  /  17 groups 9 elements  /  8 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR
Canon EF 50mm F2.5 Compact Macro
Focal Length 200-400 mm 50 mm
Zoom Range 200 mm None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
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-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR
Canon EF 50mm F2.5 Compact Macro
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 124 mm 68 mm
Length 358 mm 63 mm
Weight 3275 gr 280 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR
Canon EF 50mm F2.5 Compact Macro
Filter Type Drop-in Filter Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 52 mm 52 mm
Lens Hood Included No information
Lens Hood SKU HK-30 N/A
Tripod Collar Included N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A