The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Canon RF 400mm F2.8L and the Nikon 400mm f2.8D ED-IF 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 RF 400mm F2.8L is the longer of the two lenses at 367mm. The Nikon 400mm f2.8D ED-IF II with a length of 352mm, is 15mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Canon RF 400mm F2.8L also has a larger diameter of 163mm compared to the Nikon 400mm f2.8D ED-IF II's 160mm 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. Canon RF 400mm F2.8L weighs 2890g, which means it is 1910g (39%) lighter than the Nikon 400mm f2.8D ED-IF II which has a weight of 4800g.
Filter Threads
Both the Canon RF 400mm F2.8L and the Nikon 400mm f2.8D ED-IF 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 RF 400mm F2.8L has the Canon RF lens mount whereas the Nikon 400mm f2.8D ED-IF II has the Nikon F (FX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Canon R6 V, Canon R6 III and Canon C50 for the Canon RF 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
400mm and the fastest aperture of
F2.8.
