The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon 200mm f2G ED VR II and the Canon 200mm f2.8L II USM 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 200mm f2G ED VR II is the longer of the two lenses at 204mm. The Canon 200mm f2.8L II USM with a length of 136mm, is 68mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon 200mm f2G ED VR II also has a larger diameter of 124mm compared to the Canon 200mm f2.8L II USM's 83mm 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 200mm f2.8L II USM weighs 765g, 73% (2165g) lighter than the Nikon 200mm f2G ED VR II's weight of 2930g.
Filter Threads
The Nikon 200mm f2G ED VR II has a filter size of 52mm whereas the Canon 200mm f2.8L II USM has a 72mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 52mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Nikon 200mm f2G ED VR II:
And these are the 72mm filters that we recommend for the Canon 200mm f2.8L II USM:
Lens Mounts
The Nikon 200mm f2G ED VR II has the Nikon F (FX) lens mount whereas the Canon 200mm f2.8L II USM has the Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500 for the Nikon F (FX) Mount and Blackmagic URSA 12K LF, Z CAM E2-F6 II 6K and Z CAM E2-S6 II 6K for the Canon EF Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
200mm but while Nikon 200mm f2G ED VR II has the fastest aperture of
F2.0, the Canon 200mm f2.8L II USM's widest aperture value is
F2.8.
