Comparison of Nikon 500mm f/4E FL ED AF-S VR Nikkor and Sony FE 400mm f/2.8 GM OSS SEL400F28GM [S]ave
| Attribute |  Nikon 500mm f/4E FL ED AF-S VR Nikkor × |  Sony FE 400mm f/2.8 GM OSS SEL400F28GM × |
|---|---|---|
| Notes | Image Stabilization (up to 4 stops correction); Included Accessories: Lens Hood, Case, Tripod Collar | Optical SteadyShot Image Stabilization; Dust and moisture resistant |
| Magnification Ratio (x) | 0.14 | 0.16 |
| Filter Size (mm) | 5 | 5 |
| Length (mm) | 387 | 359 |
| Closest Focus (m) | 3.6 | 2.7 |
| Diagonal Angle of View (degree) | 5.00 | 6.20 |
| Focus Details | Internal; Silent Wave Motor; A/M-M/A-M switch; Focus Limiter switch; Memory Recall switch | Internal focus via dual XD (eXtreme Dynamic) Linear Motors |
| Focal Length (mm) | 500.00 | 400.00 |
| APS Equivalent | 750mm | 600mm |
| Brand | Nikon | Sony |
| Image Circle | 35mm | 35mm (Full-frame E-Mount) |
| Name | Nikon 500mm f/4E FL ED AF-S VR Nikkor | Sony FE 400mm f/2.8 GM OSS SEL400F28GM |
| Weight (g) | 3090 | 2895 |
| Type | Telephoto Prime | Telephoto Prime |
| Aperture (f) | 4.00 - 22.00 | 2.80 - 22.00 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 11 |
| Diaphragm Blades Type | rounded | circular |
| Lens Construction | 16 elements in 12 groups, including 3 ED and 2 FL elements; Nano Crystal Coat, Super Integrated Coating, Fluorine Coating | 23 elements in 17 groups, including 1 ED and 3 Fluorite elements; Fluorine coating |
| Zoom System | n/a | - |
| Diameter (mm) | 140 | 158.1 |
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