Comparison of Canon EF 500mm f/4L IS USM and Nikon 600mm f/4D ED-IF II AF-S Nikkor

Attribute	Nikon 600mm f/4D ED-IF II AF-S Nikkor ×	Canon EF 500mm f/4L IS USM ×
Aperture (f)	4.00 - 22.00	4.00 - 32.00
Filter Size (mm)	52	52
Notes	Included Accessories: CT-606 Trunk Case, HK-29 Hood, LN-1 Strap, 52mm Filter Holder, Gel Holder	Image Stabilization
Closest Focus (m)	5.6	4.5
Magnification Ratio (x)	0.12	0.12
Type	Telephoto Prime	Telephoto Prime
Focus Details	Internal; Silent Wave motor; M/A switch	Inner focusing; full-time manual focus and USM
APS Equivalent	900mm	800mm
Diaphragm Blades	9	8
Image Circle	35mm	35mm
Focal Length (mm)	600.00	500.00
Brand	Nikon	Canon
Name	Nikon 600mm f/4D ED-IF II AF-S Nikkor	Canon EF 500mm f/4L IS USM
Weight (g)	4800	3870
Diagonal Angle of View (degree)	4.20	5.00
Length (mm)	432	387
Diameter (mm)	168	146
Lens Construction	10 elements in 7 groups, including 3 ED elements	17 elements in 13 groups, including 1 flourite and 2 UD elements