Nikon AF-S 500mm F5.6 E PF 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 F5.6 E PF ED VR and Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 E FL ED VR.
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Product |
Nikon AF-S 500mm F5.6 E PF ED VR |
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 E FL ED VR |
Name | Nikon AF-S 500mm F5.6 E PF ED VR | Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 E FL ED VR |
Also known as | Nikon Nikkor AF-S 500mm F5.6 E PF ED VR | Nikon Nikkor AF-S 400mm F2.8 E FL ED VR |
Manufacturer | Nikon | Nikon |
SKU | 20082 | |
Release Date and Price |
Nikon AF-S 500mm F5.6 E PF ED VR |
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 E FL ED VR |
Release Year | 2018 | 2014 |
Release Date | 2018-06-14 | |
MSRP | N/A | 11999 USD |
Last known price | 3296 USD | 0 USD |
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Lens Type |
Nikon AF-S 500mm F5.6 E PF ED VR |
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 E FL ED VR |
Lens Type | SuperzoomTelephoto |
Telephoto Supertelephoto |
Zoom or Prime | Prime lens (no zoom) | Prime lens (no zoom) |
Mount and Compatibility |
Nikon AF-S 500mm F5.6 E PF 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 F5.6 E PF 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 | Ring-Type Ultrasonic | No information |
Focus Method | No information | No information |
Closest Focusing Distance | 300 cm | 260 cm |
Maximum Magnification | 0,18 | |
Aperture |
Nikon AF-S 500mm F5.6 E PF ED VR |
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 E FL ED VR |
Maximum Aperture | F5,6 | F2,8 |
Diaphragm Blades | 9 | No information |
Optics |
Nikon AF-S 500mm F5.6 E PF ED VR |
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 E FL ED VR |
Construction | 19 elements / 11 groups | 16 elements / 12 groups |
Special Elements/Coatings | 1 PF + 3 ED elements, Nano Crystal and fluorine coatings | No information |
Focal Length |
Nikon AF-S 500mm F5.6 E PF 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 |
Yes
VR |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 4 stops | N/A |
Physical |
Nikon AF-S 500mm F5.6 E PF ED VR |
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 E FL ED VR |
Weather Sealing | Yes | Yes |
Diameter | 106 mm | 160 mm |
Length | 237 mm | 358 mm |
Weight | 1460 gr | 3800 gr |
Other |
Nikon AF-S 500mm F5.6 E PF ED VR |
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 E FL ED VR |
Filter Type | Filter Thread | Drop-in Filter |
Filter Diameter | 95 mm | 40,5 mm |
Lens Hood | Included | Included |
Lens Hood SKU | HB-84 | HK-38 |
Tripod Collar | N/A | Included |
Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |
Other | 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 |