Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 E FL ED VR vs Canon EF 28-90mm F4-5.6 III DC

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 E FL ED VR and Canon EF 28-90mm F4-5.6 III DC.

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Product
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 E FL ED VR
Canon EF 28-90mm F4-5.6 III DC
Name Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 E FL ED VR Canon EF 28-90mm F4-5.6 III DC
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 500mm F4 E FL ED VR
Manufacturer Nikon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 E FL ED VR
Canon EF 28-90mm F4-5.6 III DC
Release Year 2015 2004
Release Date
MSRP 10299 USD N/A
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 E FL ED VR
Canon EF 28-90mm F4-5.6 III DC
Lens Type Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 E FL ED VR
Canon EF 28-90mm F4-5.6 III DC
Mount Nikon F Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 E FL ED VR
Canon EF 28-90mm F4-5.6 III DC
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 360 cm 38 cm
Maximum Magnification 7,14
Aperture
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 E FL ED VR
Canon EF 28-90mm F4-5.6 III DC
Maximum Aperture F4 F4-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4 at 28 mm
F5,6 at 90 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 E FL ED VR
Canon EF 28-90mm F4-5.6 III DC
Construction 16 elements  /  12 groups 10 elements  /  8 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 E FL ED VR
Canon EF 28-90mm F4-5.6 III DC
Focal Length 500 mm 28-90 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
62 mm
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 500mm F4 E FL ED VR
Canon EF 28-90mm F4-5.6 III DC
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 140 mm 67 mm
Length 387 mm 71 mm
Weight 3090 gr 190 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 E FL ED VR
Canon EF 28-90mm F4-5.6 III DC
Filter Type Drop-in Filter Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 40,5 mm 58 mm
Lens Hood Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU HK-34 N/A
Tripod Collar Included N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other Supplied accessories
Slip-on front lens cap
LF-4 Rear Lens Cap
HK-34 Lens Hood
40.5 mm screw-in NC filter
CT-505 Lens Case
LN-2 Strap
Monopod collar