Comparison of Canon EF 500mm ƒ/4L IS II USM and Nikon 500mm f/4E FL ED AF-S VR Nikkor

Attribute	Canon EF 500mm ƒ/4L IS II USM ×	Nikon 500mm f/4E FL ED AF-S VR Nikkor ×
Aperture (f)	4.00 - 32.00	4.00 - 22.00
Filter Size (mm)	52	5
Notes	Image Stabilization (up to 4-stops), includes new Mode 3 that activates IS only when the shutter button is fully pressed.	Image Stabilization (up to 4 stops correction); Included Accessories: Lens Hood, Case, Tripod Collar
Closest Focus (m)	3.7	3.6
Magnification Ratio (x)	0.15	0.14
Diaphragm Blades Type	-	rounded
Type	Telephoto Prime	Telephoto Prime
APS Equivalent	800mm	750mm
Diaphragm Blades	9	9
Image Circle	35mm	35mm
Focal Length (mm)	500.00	500.00
Brand	Canon	Nikon
Name	Canon EF 500mm ƒ/4L IS II USM	Nikon 500mm f/4E FL ED AF-S VR Nikkor
Weight (g)	3190	3090
Diagonal Angle of View (degree)	5.00	5.00
Lens Construction	16 elements in 12 groups; Fluorite: G2 and G4, UD Lens: None	16 elements in 12 groups, including 3 ED and 2 FL elements; Nano Crystal Coat, Super Integrated Coating, Fluorine Coating
Diameter (mm)	146	140
Length (mm)	383	387
Zoom System	-	n/a
Focus Details	Inner focusing; full-time manual focus and USM	Internal; Silent Wave Motor; A/M-M/A-M switch; Focus Limiter switch; Memory Recall switch