Nikon AF-S 24-70mm F2.8 E ED VR vs Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S 24-70mm F2.8 E ED VR and Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM .

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Product
Nikon AF-S 24-70mm F2.8 E ED VR
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Name Nikon AF-S 24-70mm F2.8 E ED VR Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm F2.8 E ED VR
Manufacturer Nikon Canon
SKU 20052
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S 24-70mm F2.8 E ED VR
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Release Year 2015 2001
Release Date 2015-08-04
MSRP 1599 USD 6469 USD
Last known price 1596 USD 0 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S 24-70mm F2.8 E ED VR
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Lens Type Standard / Normal Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S 24-70mm F2.8 E ED VR
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS 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 24-70mm F2.8 E ED VR
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Ring-Type Ultrasonic No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 38 cm 350 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,27
Aperture
Nikon AF-S 24-70mm F2.8 E ED VR
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F4
Diaphragm Blades 9 No information
Optics
Nikon AF-S 24-70mm F2.8 E ED VR
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Construction 20 elements  /  16 groups 17 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 3 aspherical and 2 ED elements + nano crystal and fluorine coatings No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S 24-70mm F2.8 E ED VR
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Focal Length 24-70 mm 400 mm
Zoom Range 46 mm None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
VR
Yes
IS
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 4 stops N/A
Physical
Nikon AF-S 24-70mm F2.8 E ED VR
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Weather Sealing Yes Yes
Diameter 88 mm 128 mm
Length 155 mm 232 mm
Weight 1070 gr 1940 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S 24-70mm F2.8 E ED VR
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Drop-in Filter
Filter Diameter 82 mm 52 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-74 ET-120
Tripod Collar N/A Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other Supplied:
LC-82 82mm Snap-On Front Lens Cap
LF-4 Rear Lens Cap
HB-74 Lens Hood
CL-M3 Semi-Soft Lens Case