Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 E FL ED VR vs Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 E FL ED VR

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 E FL ED VR and Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 E FL ED VR.

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Product
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 E FL ED VR
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 E FL ED VR
Name Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 E FL ED VR Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 E FL ED VR
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 500mm F4 E FL ED VR Nikon Nikkor AF-S 400mm F2.8 E FL ED VR
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 E FL ED VR
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 E FL ED VR
Release Year 2015 2014
Release Date
MSRP 10299 USD 11999 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 E FL ED VR
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 E FL ED VR
Lens Type Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 E FL ED VR
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 E FL ED 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 500mm F4 E FL ED VR
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 E FL ED VR
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 360 cm 260 cm
Maximum Magnification 7,14
Aperture
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 E FL ED VR
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 E FL ED VR
Maximum Aperture F4 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 E FL ED VR
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 E FL ED VR
Construction 16 elements  /  12 groups 16 elements  /  12 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 E FL ED VR
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 E FL ED VR
Focal Length 500 mm 400 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
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 500mm F4 E FL ED VR
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 E FL ED VR
Weather Sealing Yes Yes
Diameter 140 mm 160 mm
Length 387 mm 358 mm
Weight 3090 gr 3800 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 E FL ED VR
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 E FL ED VR
Filter Type Drop-in Filter Drop-in Filter
Filter Diameter 40,5 mm 40,5 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HK-34 HK-38
Tripod Collar Included Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other Supplied accessories
Slip-on front lens cap
LF-4 Rear Lens Cap
HK-34 Lens Hood
40.5 mm screw-in NC filter
CT-505 Lens Case
LN-2 Strap
Monopod collar
Together with the lens you will get HK-38 Lens Hood, 40.5mm Slip-in Circular Polarizing Filter C-PL405, CT-405 Trunk and LN-2 Lens Strap