Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 D IF-ED II vs Canon EF 20mm F2.8 USM

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Product
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 D IF-ED II
Canon EF 20mm F2.8 USM
Name Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 D IF-ED II Canon EF 20mm F2.8 USM
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 500mm F4 D IF-ED II
Manufacturer Nikon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 D IF-ED II
Canon EF 20mm F2.8 USM
Release Year 2001 1992
Release Date
MSRP N/A 519 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 D IF-ED II
Canon EF 20mm F2.8 USM
Lens Type Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Wide Angle Lens
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 D IF-ED II
Canon EF 20mm F2.8 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 500mm F4 D IF-ED II
Canon EF 20mm F2.8 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 500 cm 25 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 D IF-ED II
Canon EF 20mm F2.8 USM
Maximum Aperture F4 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 D IF-ED II
Canon EF 20mm F2.8 USM
Construction 11 elements  /  9 groups 11 elements  /  9 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 D IF-ED II
Canon EF 20mm F2.8 USM
Focal Length 500 mm 20 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 No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 D IF-ED II
Canon EF 20mm F2.8 USM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 140 mm 77 mm
Length 394 mm 70 mm
Weight 3800 gr 405 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 D IF-ED II
Canon EF 20mm F2.8 USM
Filter Type Drop-in Filter Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 52 mm 72 mm
Lens Hood Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-28 BK EW-75
Tripod Collar Included N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A