The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC and the Canon 400mm f2.8L 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 Z 400mm F2.8 TC is the longer of the two lenses at 380mm. The Canon 400mm f2.8L IS II USM with a length of 343mm, is 37mm shorter. On the other hand, the Canon 400mm f2.8L IS II USM has a larger diameter of 163mm compared to the Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC's 156mm 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 Z 400mm F2.8 TC weighs 2950g, which means it is 900g (23%) lighter than the Canon 400mm f2.8L IS II USM which has a weight of 3850g.
Filter Threads
The Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC has a filter size of 46mm whereas the Canon 400mm f2.8L 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 46mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC:
And these are the 52mm filters that we recommend for the Canon 400mm f2.8L IS II USM:
Lens Mounts
The Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Canon 400mm f2.8L 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 and the fastest aperture of
F2.8.
