Comparison of Canon EF 70-200mm ƒ/2.8L IS II USM and Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR AF-S Nikkor

Attribute	Canon EF 70-200mm ƒ/2.8L IS II USM ×	Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR AF-S Nikkor ×
Aperture (f)	2.80 - 32.00	2.80 - 22.00
Filter Size (mm)	77	77
Notes	Image Stabilization (up to 4 stops of correction); Dust and Moisture Resistant	Image Stabilization (up to 4 stops); Weather sealed; Included Accessories: Hood, Case, Tripod Collar
Closest Focus (m)	1.2	1.1
Magnification Ratio (x)	0.21	0.21
Diameter (mm)	88.8	88.5
Type	Telephoto Zoom	Telephoto Zoom
APS Equivalent	112 - 320mm	105 - 300mm
Diaphragm Blades	8	9
Image Circle	35mm	35mm
Focal Length (mm)	70.00 - 200.00	70.00 - 200.00
Brand	Canon	Nikon
Name	Canon EF 70-200mm ƒ/2.8L IS II USM	Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR AF-S Nikkor
Weight (g)	1490	1430
Diagonal Angle of View (degree)	12.00 - 34.00	12.30 - 34.30
Lens Construction	23 elements in 19 groups, including 1 Fluorite and 5 UD elements	22 elements in 18 groups, including 1 HRI (high refractive index), 1 FL (flourite) and 6 ED (extra low dispersion) elements
Zoom System	Rotary	Rotary
Length (mm)	199	202.5
Diaphragm Blades Type	-	rounded
Focus Details	Inner focusing; full-time manual focus and USM	Internal focusing via Silent Wave Motor with seamless manual focus override; Focus mode and limit switches