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

Attribute	Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR AF-S Nikkor ×	Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM ×
Aperture (f)	2.80 - 22.00	2.80 - 32.00
Filter Size (mm)	77	77
Notes	Image Stabilization (up to 4 stops); Weather sealed; Included Accessories: Hood, Case, Tripod Collar	Image Stabilization
Closest Focus (m)	1.1	1.3
Magnification Ratio (x)	0.21	0.16
Diameter (mm)	88.5	86.2
Type	Telephoto Zoom	Telephoto Zoom
APS Equivalent	105 - 300mm	112 - 320mm
Diaphragm Blades	9	8
Image Circle	35mm	35mm
Focal Length (mm)	70.00 - 200.00	70.00 - 200.00
Brand	Nikon	Canon
Name	Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR AF-S Nikkor	Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM
Weight (g)	1430	1470
Diagonal Angle of View (degree)	12.30 - 34.30	12.00 - 34.00
Lens Construction	22 elements in 18 groups, including 1 HRI (high refractive index), 1 FL (flourite) and 6 ED (extra low dispersion) elements	23 elements in 18 groups, including 4 UD elements
Zoom System	Rotary	Rotary
Length (mm)	202.5	197
Diaphragm Blades Type	rounded	-
Focus Details	Internal focusing via Silent Wave Motor with seamless manual focus override; Focus mode and limit switches	Inner focusing; full-time manual focus and USM