The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon 400mm F4.5 VR S and the Canon 400mm F4 DO IS 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 400mm F4.5 VR S is the longer of the two lenses at 235mm. The Canon 400mm F4 DO IS II USM with a length of 233mm, is 2mm shorter. On the other hand, the Canon 400mm F4 DO IS II USM has a larger diameter of 128mm compared to the Nikon 400mm F4.5 VR S's 104mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Nikon 400mm F4.5 VR S and Canon 400mm F4 DO IS II USM to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Nikon 400mm F4.5 VR S and the Canon 400mm F4 DO IS II USM Size and Weight 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 400mm F4.5 VR S weighs 1245g, which means it is 855g (40%) lighter than the Canon 400mm F4 DO IS II USM which has a weight of 2100g.
Filter Threads
The Nikon 400mm F4.5 VR S has a filter size of 95mm whereas the Canon 400mm F4 DO IS II USM has a 52mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 95mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Nikon 400mm F4.5 VR S:
And these are the 52mm filters that we recommend for the Canon 400mm F4 DO IS II USM:
Lens Mounts
The Nikon 400mm F4.5 VR S has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Canon 400mm F4 DO IS II USM has the Canon EF lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Nikon ZR , Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z for the Nikon Z 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
400mm but while Nikon 400mm F4.5 VR S has the fastest aperture of
F4.5 , the Canon 400mm F4 DO IS II USM's widest aperture value is
F4.0 .
