Nikon AF-S 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR vs Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR

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

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Product
Nikon AF-S 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR
Name Nikon AF-S 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR Nikon Nikkor AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR
Release Year 2013 2000
Release Date
MSRP 2699 USD 1849 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR
Lens Type Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR
Mount Nikon F Nikon F
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 AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR
Autofocus (AF) Yes YesNote. See below for further information
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor
Compatible Cameras for Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR
Motor Type No information N/A
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 175 cm 230 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Nikon AF-S 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR
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
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
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF-S 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR
Construction 20 elements  /  12 groups 17 elements  /  11 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR
Focal Length 80-400 mm 80-400 mm
Zoom Range 320 mm 320 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
VR
Yes
VR
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Nikon AF-S 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 96 mm 91 mm
Length 203 mm 171 mm
Weight 1570 gr 1340 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-65 HB-24
Tripod Collar Included Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A