The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon 800mm f5.6E FL ED VR and the Canon 800mm f5.6L IS USM for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
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 800mm f5.6L IS USM weighs 4500g, 1% (90g) lighter than the Nikon 800mm f5.6E FL ED VR's weight of 4590g.
Filter Threads
Both the Nikon 800mm f5.6E FL ED VR and the Canon 800mm f5.6L IS USM 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 Nikon 800mm f5.6E FL ED VR has the Nikon F (FX) lens mount whereas the Canon 800mm f5.6L 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
800mm and the fastest aperture of
F5.6.
