Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 E FL ED VR vs Canon EF 135mm F2.8 Soft Focus

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Product
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 E FL ED VR
Canon EF 135mm F2.8 Soft Focus
Name Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 E FL ED VR Canon EF 135mm F2.8 Soft Focus
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 400mm F2.8 E FL ED VR
Manufacturer Nikon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 E FL ED VR
Canon EF 135mm F2.8 Soft Focus
Release Year 2014 1987
Release Date
MSRP 11999 USD 549 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 E FL ED VR
Canon EF 135mm F2.8 Soft Focus
Lens Type Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 E FL ED VR
Canon EF 135mm F2.8 Soft Focus
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 E FL ED VR
Canon EF 135mm F2.8 Soft Focus
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 260 cm 130 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 E FL ED VR
Canon EF 135mm F2.8 Soft Focus
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 E FL ED VR
Canon EF 135mm F2.8 Soft Focus
Construction 16 elements  /  12 groups 7 elements  /  6 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 E FL ED VR
Canon EF 135mm F2.8 Soft Focus
Focal Length 400 mm 135 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
VR
No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 E FL ED VR
Canon EF 135mm F2.8 Soft Focus
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 160 mm 69 mm
Length 358 mm 98 mm
Weight 3800 gr 390 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 E FL ED VR
Canon EF 135mm F2.8 Soft Focus
Filter Type Drop-in Filter Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 40,5 mm 52 mm
Lens Hood Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU HK-38 ET-65 III
Tripod Collar Included N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other Together with the lens you will get HK-38 Lens Hood, 40.5mm Slip-in Circular Polarizing Filter C-PL405, CT-405 Trunk and LN-2 Lens Strap