Nikon AF-S 180-400mm F4 E TC1.4 FL ED VR vs Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S 180-400mm F4 E TC1.4 FL ED VR and Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR .

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Nikon AF-S 180-400mm F4 E TC1.4 FL ED VR
Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR
Name Nikon AF-S 180-400mm F4 E TC1.4 FL ED VR Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 180-400mm F4 E TC1.4 FL ED VR Nikon Nikkor AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU 20071
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S 180-400mm F4 E TC1.4 FL ED VR
Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR
Release Year 2018 2000
Release Date 2018-01-09
MSRP N/A 1849 USD
Last known price 12396 USD 0 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S 180-400mm F4 E TC1.4 FL 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 180-400mm F4 E TC1.4 FL 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 180-400mm F4 E TC1.4 FL 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 Ring-Type Ultrasonic N/A
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 200 cm 230 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,25
Aperture
Nikon AF-S 180-400mm F4 E TC1.4 FL ED VR
Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR
Maximum Aperture F4 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 9 No information
Optics
Nikon AF-S 180-400mm F4 E TC1.4 FL ED VR
Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR
Construction 27 elements  /  19 groups 17 elements  /  11 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 1 fluorite + 8 ED elements and Nano Crystal + Super Intergrated + fluorine coatings No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S 180-400mm F4 E TC1.4 FL ED VR
Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR
Focal Length 180-400 mm 80-400 mm
Zoom Range 220 mm 320 mm
Built-in Teleconverter Yes No
Teleconverter Multiplier 1.4x N/A
Image Stabilization Yes Yes
VR
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 4 stops N/A
Physical
Nikon AF-S 180-400mm F4 E TC1.4 FL ED VR
Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 128 mm 91 mm
Length 363 mm 171 mm
Weight 3500 gr 1340 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S 180-400mm F4 E TC1.4 FL ED VR
Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR
Filter Type Drop-in Filter Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 40 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HK-41 HB-24
Tripod Collar Included Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A