The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Canon EF 70-200 f2.8L IS USM and the Nikon 70-200mm f2.8G 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. Nikon 70-200mm f2.8G ED VR II is the longer of the two lenses at 209mm. The Canon EF 70-200 f2.8L IS USM with a length of 197mm, is 12mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon 70-200mm f2.8G ED VR II also has a larger diameter of 87mm compared to the Canon EF 70-200 f2.8L IS USM's 86mm diameter.
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. Nikon 70-200mm f2.8G ED VR II weighs 1540g, 1% (30g) lighter than the Canon EF 70-200 f2.8L IS USM's weight of 1570g.
Filter Threads
Both the Canon EF 70-200 f2.8L IS USM and the Nikon 70-200mm f2.8G ED VR II have the same Filter thread size of 77mm.
Below are links to the 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
The Canon EF 70-200 f2.8L IS USM has the Canon EF lens mount whereas the Nikon 70-200mm f2.8G 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
70-200mm and the fastest aperture of
F2.8.
