The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon 70-200mm f2.8G ED VR II and the Canon EF 70-200 f2.8L IS 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 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, which means it is 30g (1%) lighter than the Canon EF 70-200 f2.8L IS USM which has a weight of 1570g.
Filter Threads
Both the Nikon 70-200mm f2.8G ED VR II and the Canon EF 70-200 f2.8L IS USM 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 Nikon 70-200mm f2.8G ED VR II has the Nikon F (FX) lens mount whereas the Canon EF 70-200 f2.8L IS 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
70-200mm and the fastest aperture of
F2.8.
