Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR vs Canon EF 400mm F5.6 L USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR and Canon EF 400mm F5.6 L USM .

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Product
Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Canon EF 400mm F5.6 L USM
Name Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR Canon EF 400mm F5.6 L USM
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Manufacturer Nikon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Canon EF 400mm F5.6 L USM
Release Year 2010 1993
Release Date
MSRP 1049 USD 1339 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Canon EF 400mm F5.6 L USM
Lens Type Superzoom Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Canon EF 400mm F5.6 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 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Canon EF 400mm F5.6 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 50 cm 350 cm
Maximum Magnification 3,1
Aperture
Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Canon EF 400mm F5.6 L USM
Maximum Aperture F3,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 28 mm
F5,6 at 300 mm
Variable Aperture
F5,6
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Canon EF 400mm F5.6 L USM
Construction 19 elements  /  14 groups 7 elements  /  6 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Canon EF 400mm F5.6 L USM
Focal Length 28-300 mm 400 mm
Zoom Range 272 mm None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
VR II
No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Canon EF 400mm F5.6 L USM
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 83 mm 90 mm
Length 114 mm 256 mm
Weight 800 gr 1250 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Canon EF 400mm F5.6 L USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included (Pull Out/Extendable)
Lens Hood SKU HB-50 Utdragbart
Tripod Collar N/A Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A