Nikon AF-S 500mm F5.6 E PF ED VR vs Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S 500mm F5.6 E PF ED VR and Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM.

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Product
Nikon AF-S 500mm F5.6 E PF ED VR
Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM
Name Nikon AF-S 500mm F5.6 E PF ED VR Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 500mm F5.6 E PF ED VR
Manufacturer Nikon Canon
SKU 20082
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S 500mm F5.6 E PF ED VR
Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM
Release Year 2018 2017
Release Date 2018-06-14 2017-04-06
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 3296 USD 0 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S 500mm F5.6 E PF ED VR
Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM
Lens Type SuperzoomTelephoto Standard / Normal
Macro
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S 500mm F5.6 E PF ED VR
Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM
Mount Nikon F Canon EF-S
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) Yes
Focus
Nikon AF-S 500mm F5.6 E PF ED VR
Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Ring-Type Ultrasonic Stepper motor
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 300 cm 3 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,18 1
Macro 1:1 No (No Macro lens) Yes
Macro Scale 1
Aperture
Nikon AF-S 500mm F5.6 E PF ED VR
Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM
Maximum Aperture F5,6 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades 9 7
Optics
Nikon AF-S 500mm F5.6 E PF ED VR
Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM
Construction 19 elements  /  11 groups 10 elements  /  6 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 1 PF + 3 ED elements, Nano Crystal and fluorine coatings Glass-molded aspheric element
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S 500mm F5.6 E PF ED VR
Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM
Focal Length 500 mm 35 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 Yes Yes
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 4 stops 4 stops
Physical
Nikon AF-S 500mm F5.6 E PF ED VR
Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 106 mm 69 mm
Length 237 mm 56 mm
Weight 1460 gr 190 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S 500mm F5.6 E PF ED VR
Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 95 mm 49 mm
Lens Hood Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-84 ES-27
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A