Comparison of Nikon 500mm f/5.6E PF ED AF-S VR Nikkor and Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM OSS SEL100400GM

Attribute	Nikon 500mm f/5.6E PF ED AF-S VR Nikkor ×	Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM OSS SEL100400GM ×
Aperture (f)	5.60 - 32.00	4.50 - 40.00
Filter Size (mm)	95	77
Notes	Image Stabilization (up to 4 stops correction); Included Accessories: Lens Hood, Case, Tripod Collar	Optical SteadyShot (5-axis image stabilization becomes available when used with a series bodies that feature built-in image stabilization)
Closest Focus (m)	3	0.98
Magnification Ratio (x)	0.18	0.35
Zoom System	n/a	Rotary, with zoom torque adjustment
Type	Telephoto Prime	Telephoto Zoom
APS Equivalent	750mm	150 - 600mm
Diaphragm Blades	9	9
Image Circle	35mm	35mm (Full-frame E-Mount)
Focal Length (mm)	500.00	100.00 - 400.00
Brand	Nikon	Sony
Name	Nikon 500mm f/5.6E PF ED AF-S VR Nikkor	Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM OSS SEL100400GM
Weight (g)	1460	1395
Diaphragm Blades Type	rounded	rounded
Lens Construction	19 elements in 11 groups, including 1 PF (Phase Fresnel) element and 3 ED glass elements	22 elements in 16 groups, including 2 ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass elements and one Super ED glass element; Nano AR Coating
Diagonal Angle of View (degree)	5.00	6.20 - 24.00
Length (mm)	237	205
Diameter (mm)	106	93.9
Focus Details	Internal with Silent Wave Motor; A/M-M/A-M switch; Focus Limiter switch; Memory Recall switch	A floating focus mechanism driven by a combination of double linear motor and DDSSM (Direct Drive SSM) drive systems is the first of its kind