The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Canon 200mm f2L IS USM and the Nikon 200mm f2G ED VR II for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Canon 200mm f2L IS USM is the longer of the two lenses at 208mm. The Nikon 200mm f2G ED VR II with a length of 204mm, is 4mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Canon 200mm f2L IS USM also has a larger diameter of 128mm compared to the Nikon 200mm f2G ED VR II's 124mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Canon 200mm f2L IS USM and Nikon 200mm f2G ED VR II to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Canon 200mm f2L IS USM and the Nikon 200mm f2G ED VR II Size and Weight The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Canon 200mm f2L IS USM weighs 2520g, which means it is 410g (13%) lighter than the Nikon 200mm f2G ED VR II which has a weight of 2930g.
Filter Threads
Both the Canon 200mm f2L IS USM and the Nikon 200mm f2G ED VR II have the same Filter thread size of 52mm .
Below are links to the 52mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
The Canon 200mm f2L IS USM has the Canon EF lens mount whereas the Nikon 200mm f2G ED VR II has the Nikon F (FX) lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Blackmagic URSA 12K LF , Z CAM E2-F6 II 6K and Z CAM E2-S6 II 6K for the Canon EF Mount and Nikon D6 , Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500 for the Nikon F (FX) Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
200mm and the fastest aperture of
F2.0 .
