Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS III USM 400mm
Canon
72 Overall Score
vs
Nikon Nikkor 2166 55-200mm
Nikon
85 Overall Score
Scores
Portrait
Professional
Budget
Video Cinema
Macro
Wildlife Sports
Street
Travel
Landscape
Specifications
| Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS III USM 400mm | Nikon Nikkor 2166 55-200mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | super-telephoto | telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 400 mm | 55 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 400 mm | 200 mm |
| Elements | 17 | 13 |
| Groups | 13 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | — |
| ED Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| Coating | Super Spectra and Air Sphere Coatings | Super Integrated Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 4-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF | Nikon F |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 2.84 kg | 0.34 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 52 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | USM★ | Silent Wave Motor |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 5.5 stops★ | 4 stops |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 2.50 m | 200 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:5.9 | 1:3.5 |
Pros & Cons
Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS III USM 400mm
- Strong stabilization (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong af (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong optical (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average build (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average macro (35th percentile)
Nikon Nikkor 2166 55-200mm
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong versatility (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong macro (84th percentile)84th %ile
Pricing
Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS III USM 400mm0.005score per dollar
vs
Nikon Nikkor 2166 55-200mm0.711score per dollar
Nikon Nikkor 2166 55-200mm offers 142.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nikon Nikkor 2166 55-200mm
Scores 85 overall, wins 4 of 9 usage categories and 2 of 22 specs.
