Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR vs Canon EF 17-40mm F4 L USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR and Canon EF 17-40mm F4 L USM .

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Product
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Canon EF 17-40mm F4 L USM
Name Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR Canon EF 17-40mm F4 L USM
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Manufacturer Nikon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Canon EF 17-40mm F4 L USM
Release Year 2003 2003
Release Date
MSRP N/A 839 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Canon EF 17-40mm F4 L USM
Lens Type Telephoto Wide Angle Lens
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Canon EF 17-40mm F4 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-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Canon EF 17-40mm F4 L 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 150 cm 28 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Canon EF 17-40mm F4 L USM
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F4
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Canon EF 17-40mm F4 L USM
Construction 21 elements  /  15 groups 12 elements  /  9 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Canon EF 17-40mm F4 L USM
Focal Length 70-200 mm 17-40 mm
Zoom Range 130 mm 23 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-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Canon EF 17-40mm F4 L USM
Weather Sealing Yes Yes
Diameter 87 mm 83 mm
Length 215 mm 96 mm
Weight 1470 gr 500 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Canon EF 17-40mm F4 L USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-29 EW-83E
Tripod Collar Included N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A