p.1 #1 · Canon 100-400 II compared to Nikon 200-500
Since it is not possible to test both lenses on the same camera, the bodies used were the Canon 7D2 and the Nikon D5200. I do not test lenses at MFD shooting dollar bills. I simply test them handheld as I would do when shooting in the field.
I am making no conclusions and just offering these examples for anyone that may be interested. Don't like my testing methodology, do your own testing.
I would expect the 200-500 to perform better with both AF and IQ when used on the new D500 or even a later Nikon body that the D5200.
Cross-posted to both Canon & Nikon forums.
There are pros and cons for both lenses, and if you can't figure out what they are, then it doesn't matter.
p.1 #5 · Canon 100-400 II compared to Nikon 200-500
Imagemaster wrote:
Two advantages of the Nikon are 500mm at f5.6 with no TC, and 700mm at f8 with a TC.
A disadvantage is no 100-200mm.
For sure....I'd take the Nikon's long end over the Canon's short end 95% of the time. Of course on my new 1DXII I'll have 61 points to use with the Canon at f/8....
p.1 #6 · Canon 100-400 II compared to Nikon 200-500
I'm considering a D500 + either 200-500 or Sigma 150-600, so thanks for these shots as I wasn't sure how the 200-500 would stack up against the 100-400 II which is a superb lens. Looks pretty close certainly close enough not to really matter
p.1 #7 · Canon 100-400 II compared to Nikon 200-500
Tony,
It is interesting that you posted this just as I posted a comparison of the 200-500mm f5.6 to the 200-400mm f4. The 200-500 is can be handled fairly easily, this is in direct contrast to the 200-400mm lens. While the faster lens is sharper.. even with a 1.4x converter, it is not a night and day difference. My wife and I own both lenses, but the faster glass is a real pain when it comes to long hikes and international travel... I am now at a crossroads and unsure about whether I should sell my 200-400 and replace it with a second 200-500mm lens.
You can see my results and reason for taking on this rather tedious task on the Nikon board.
cheers,
bruce
p.1 #8 · Canon 100-400 II compared to Nikon 200-500
OwlsEyes wrote:
Tony,
It is interesting that you posted this just as I posted a comparison of the 200-500mm f5.6 to the 200-400mm f4. The 200-500 is can be handled fairly easily, this is in direct contrast to the 200-400mm lens. While the faster lens is sharper.. even with a 1.4x converter, it is not a night and day difference. My wife and I own both lenses, but the faster glass is a real pain when it comes to long hikes and international travel... I am now at a crossroads and unsure about whether I should sell my 200-400 and replace it with a second 200-500mm lens.
You can see my results and reason for taking on this rather tedious task on the Nikon board.
cheers,
bruce...Show more →
I'd also be testing a Sigma 150-600C, mine is excellent and absolute bargain fro the quality for the results and 600mm walkabout lens is brilliant for birding.
p.1 #12 · Canon 100-400 II compared to Nikon 200-500
CanadaMark wrote:
How did you get that from Thom's review? Haha. He doesn't even mention Canon.
I didn't get it from Thom's review, I got it from real world feedback over several years. The old Nikon 80-400 wasn't that good and the new one while better doesn't rise to the 100-400L II levels at all.
p.1 #13 · Canon 100-400 II compared to Nikon 200-500
Thanks for doing this test. Were the shots taken with VR on or off? (So far I'm not able to determine a difference at higher SS shooting handheld with my copy.) Thanks again - Bill
Imagemaster wrote:
Since it is not possible to test both lenses on the same camera, the bodies used were the Canon 7D2 and the Nikon D5200. I do not test lenses at MFD shooting dollar bills. I simply test them handheld as I would do when shooting in the field.
I am making no conclusions and just offering these examples for anyone that may be interested. Don't like my testing methodology, do your own testing.
I would expect the 200-500 to perform better with both AF and IQ when used on the new D500 or even a later Nikon body that the D5200.
Cross-posted to both Canon & Nikon forums.
There are pros and cons for both lenses, and if you can't figure out what they are, then it doesn't matter. ...Show more →
p.1 #14 · Canon 100-400 II compared to Nikon 200-500
Birdbrooks wrote:
Thanks for doing this test. Were the shots taken with VR on or off? (So far I'm not able to determine a difference at higher SS shooting handheld with my copy.) Thanks again - Bill
You're welcome. VR on, not that it matters at those shutter speeds.
p.1 #15 · Canon 100-400 II compared to Nikon 200-500
Thanks for the test.
It's pretty clear to me that with today's gear if you have moderate skill and know your equipment you can get excellent photos with pretty much any brand out there.
Unless you have special needs or subjects, I find it hard to understand why people switch systems.
p.1 #16 · Canon 100-400 II compared to Nikon 200-500
How timely, I just yesterday tested a 200-500 on the d800e and my D7100, and compared to my 7DMKII and the 100-400 II and the 400 DO II with and without TE14.
Summary: sharpness about the same between the 200-500, 100-400 and the 400 DO II has a little bit finer detail and Bokeh. Outstanding sharpness on the 100-400 and 200-500, great value.
AF speed; the two Canon lenses are significantly faster then the 200-500, obviously the 400 DO II is the fastest. The 200-500 is to slow an AF for me, would work great for stationary objects but I would not want it for moving subject like birds.
p.1 #19 · Canon 100-400 II compared to Nikon 200-500
Actually, the two lenses could both be tested on the same body. There are several Nikon-to-Canon adapters available. Expensive, and Nikon lenses are fully manual when used with them, but I've got one and it works great with every Nikon lens I've tried it with on my 1DIV, including a PC-Nikkor, Micro Nikkor and even the way-old PB-4 bellows.
But you can't mount a Canon lens on a Nikon body AFAIK. What makes the Nikon-on-Canon body possible is that Canon's mirror and sensor are farther back from the lens mount than Nikon gear, and Novoflex and others have taken advantage of it.
