Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 D IF-ED II vs Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 D IF-ED II and Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM .

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Product
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 D IF-ED II
Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM
Name Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 D IF-ED II Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 400mm F2.8 D IF-ED II
Manufacturer Nikon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 D IF-ED II
Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM
Release Year 2001 1996
Release Date
MSRP N/A 1579 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 D IF-ED II
Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM
Lens Type Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Telephoto
Macro
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 D IF-ED II
Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM
Mount Nikon F Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 D IF-ED II
Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM
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 380 cm 48 cm
Maximum Magnification
Macro 1:1 No (No Macro lens) Yes
Aperture
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 D IF-ED II
Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F3,5
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 D IF-ED II
Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM
Construction 11 elements  /  9 groups 14 elements  /  12 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 D IF-ED II
Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM
Focal Length 400 mm 180 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 D IF-ED II
Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 160 mm 82 mm
Length 352 mm 186 mm
Weight 4800 gr 1090 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 D IF-ED II
Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM
Filter Type Drop-in Filter Filter Thread
Filter Diameter N/A 72 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HK-27 ET-78II
Tripod Collar Included Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A