Nikon AF-S 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR vs Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 D IF-ED II

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

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Product
Nikon AF-S 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 D IF-ED II
Name Nikon AF-S 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 D IF-ED II
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR Nikon Nikkor AF-S 400mm F2.8 D IF-ED II
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 D IF-ED II
Release Year 2013 2001
Release Date
MSRP 2699 USD N/A
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 D IF-ED II
Lens Type Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Telephoto
Supertelephoto
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 AF-S 400mm F2.8 D IF-ED II
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-S 400mm F2.8 D IF-ED II
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 175 cm 380 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Nikon AF-S 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 D IF-ED II
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 No information
Optics
Nikon AF-S 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 D IF-ED II
Construction 20 elements  /  12 groups 11 elements  /  9 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 D IF-ED II
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
No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Nikon AF-S 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 D IF-ED II
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 96 mm 160 mm
Length 203 mm 352 mm
Weight 1570 gr 4800 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 D IF-ED II
Filter Type Filter Thread Drop-in Filter
Filter Diameter 77 mm N/A
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-65 HK-27
Tripod Collar Included Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A