Comparison of Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS II USM and Nikon 70-200mm ƒ/4G ED VR AF-S Nikkor

Attribute	Nikon 70-200mm ƒ/4G ED VR AF-S Nikkor ×	Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS II USM ×
Aperture (f)	2.80 - 32.00	4.00 - 32.00
Filter Size (mm)	67	72
Notes	VR Image Stabilization with up to 5-stops of compensation	Image stabilization with up to 5.0 stops of correction (CIPA); Dust and moisture resistant.
Closest Focus (m)	1	1
Magnification Ratio (x)	0.274	0.27
Zoom System	Rotating	Rotary
Type	Telephoto Zoom	Telephoto Zoom
APS Equivalent	105 - 300mm	112 - 320mm
Diaphragm Blades	9	9
Image Circle	35mm	35mm
Focal Length (mm)	70.00 - 200.00	70.00 - 200.00
Brand	Nikon	Canon
Name	Nikon 70-200mm ƒ/4G ED VR AF-S Nikkor	Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS II USM
Weight (g)	830	780
Diaphragm Blades Type	rounded	rounded
Lens Construction	20 elements in 14 groups, including 3 ED elements	20 elements in 15 groups, including 1 flourite element and 2 UD elements; Air Sphere coating; Fluorine coating
Diagonal Angle of View (degree)	12.30 - 34.30	12.00 - 34.00
Length (mm)	178	176
Diameter (mm)	70	80
Focus Details	Autofocus with full-time manual override; MA/A switch; Silent Wave Motor; Internal focus	Internal; Ultrasonic Motor (USM) with full-time manual focus; Focus limit switch