Nikon AF-S 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR vs Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC VR S

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR and Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC VR S.

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Product
Nikon AF-S 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC VR S
Name Nikon AF-S 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC VR S
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR Nikon Nikkor Z 400mm F2.8 TC VR S
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC VR S
Release Year 2013 2022
Release Date 2022-01-19
MSRP 2699 USD N/A
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC VR S
Lens Type Telephoto
Supertelephoto
SuperzoomTelephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC VR S
Mount Nikon F Nikon Z
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon AF-S 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC VR S
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information Voice Coil Motor
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 175 cm 250 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,23
Aperture
Nikon AF-S 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC VR S
Maximum Aperture F4,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4,5 at 80 mm
F5,6 at 400 mm
Variable Aperture
F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information 9
Optics
Nikon AF-S 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC VR S
Construction 20 elements  /  12 groups 25 elements  /  19 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information 2 Fluorite elements, 2 ED glass, 1 Super ED, 1 SR (Short wavelength refractive)
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC VR S
Focal Length 80-400 mm 400 mm
Zoom Range 320 mm None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
VR
Yes
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A 5.5 stops
Physical
Nikon AF-S 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC VR S
Weather Sealing Yes Yes
Diameter 96 mm 156 mm
Length 203 mm 380 mm
Weight 1570 gr 2950 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC VR S
Filter Type Filter Thread Drop-in Filter
Filter Diameter 77 mm 46 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-65 HK-42
Tripod Collar Included Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A