Nikon AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR vs Canon EF 50mm F2.5 Compact Macro
This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR and 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 |