Comparison of Canon EF 400mm f/5.6L USM and Nikon 500mm f/5.6E PF ED AF-S VR Nikkor [S]ave
| Attribute |  Nikon 500mm f/5.6E PF ED AF-S VR Nikkor × |  Canon EF 400mm f/5.6L USM × |
|---|---|---|
| Aperture (f) | 5.60 - 32.00 | 5.60 - 32.00 |
| Filter Size (mm) | 95 | 77 |
| Notes | Image Stabilization (up to 4 stops correction); Included Accessories: Lens Hood, Case, Tripod Collar | Built-in hood; detachable tripod mount |
| Closest Focus (m) | 3 | 3.5 |
| Magnification Ratio (x) | 0.18 | 0.12 |
| Diaphragm Blades Type | rounded | - |
| Type | Telephoto Prime | Telephoto Prime |
| APS Equivalent | 750mm | 640mm |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 8 |
| Image Circle | 35mm | 35mm |
| Focal Length (mm) | 500.00 | 400.00 |
| Brand | Nikon | Canon |
| Name | Nikon 500mm f/5.6E PF ED AF-S VR Nikkor | Canon EF 400mm f/5.6L USM |
| Weight (g) | 1460 | 1250 |
| Diagonal Angle of View (degree) | 5.00 | 6.20 |
| Lens Construction | 19 elements in 11 groups, including 1 PF (Phase Fresnel) element and 3 ED glass elements | 7 elements in 6 groups, including 1 UD and 1 S-UD element |
| Diameter (mm) | 106 | 90 |
| Length (mm) | 237 | 256 |
| Zoom System | n/a | - |
| Focus Details | Internal with Silent Wave Motor; A/M-M/A-M switch; Focus Limiter switch; Memory Recall switch | Inner focusing; full-time manual focus and USM |
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