Nikon AF-S 17-35mm F2.8 IF ED vs Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S 17-35mm F2.8 IF ED and Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L USM .

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Product
Nikon AF-S 17-35mm F2.8 IF ED
Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L USM
Name Nikon AF-S 17-35mm F2.8 IF ED Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L USM
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 17-35mm F2.8 IF ED
Manufacturer Nikon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S 17-35mm F2.8 IF ED
Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L USM
Release Year 1999 1999
Release Date
MSRP 1954 USD 709 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S 17-35mm F2.8 IF ED
Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L USM
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S 17-35mm F2.8 IF ED
Canon EF 70-200mm F4 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 17-35mm F2.8 IF ED
Canon EF 70-200mm F4 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 28 cm 120 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Nikon AF-S 17-35mm F2.8 IF ED
Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L USM
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F4
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF-S 17-35mm F2.8 IF ED
Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L USM
Construction 13 elements  /  10 groups 16 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S 17-35mm F2.8 IF ED
Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L USM
Focal Length 17-35 mm 70-200 mm
Zoom Range 18 mm 130 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Nikon AF-S 17-35mm F2.8 IF ED
Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L USM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 83 mm 76 mm
Length 106 mm 172 mm
Weight 750 gr 705 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S 17-35mm F2.8 IF ED
Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 67 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-23 ET-74
Tripod Collar N/A Not included
(but available as accessory)
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other Tripod Mount is available; ”TRIPOD MOUNT RING A II W”