Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS USM vs Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS USM and Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L.

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Product
Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS USM
Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L
Name Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS USM Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS USM
Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L
Release Year 1999 2011
Release Date
MSRP 7999 USD N/A
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Lens Type
Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS USM
Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L
Lens Type Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS USM
Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L
Mount Canon EF Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS USM
Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L
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 300 cm 200 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,15
Aperture
Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS USM
Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F4
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS USM
Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L
Construction 17 elements  /  13 groups 25 elements  /  20 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS USM
Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L
Focal Length 400 mm 200-400 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
200 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No Yes
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A 1.4x
Image Stabilization Yes
IS
Yes
IS
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS USM
Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L
Weather Sealing Yes Yes
Diameter 163 mm 128 mm
Length 349 mm 366 mm
Weight 5370 gr 3620 gr
Other
Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS USM
Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L
Filter Type Drop-in Filter Drop-in Filter
Filter Diameter 52 mm 52 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU ET-155 ET-120 (WII)
Tripod Collar Included Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A