Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S vs Nikon AF-S 180-400mm F4 E TC1.4 FL ED VR

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S and Nikon AF-S 180-400mm F4 E TC1.4 FL ED VR.

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Product
Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S
Nikon AF-S 180-400mm F4 E TC1.4 FL ED VR
Name Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S Nikon AF-S 180-400mm F4 E TC1.4 FL ED VR
Also known as Nikon Nikkor Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S Nikon Nikkor AF-S 180-400mm F4 E TC1.4 FL ED VR
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU 20106
20106
20071
Release Date and Price
Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S
Nikon AF-S 180-400mm F4 E TC1.4 FL ED VR
Release Year 2021 2018
Release Date 2021-10-28 2018-01-09
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 2496 USD 12396 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S
Nikon AF-S 180-400mm F4 E TC1.4 FL ED VR
Lens Type Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S
Nikon AF-S 180-400mm F4 E TC1.4 FL ED VR
Mount Nikon Z Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S
Nikon AF-S 180-400mm F4 E TC1.4 FL ED VR
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Stepper motor Ring-Type Ultrasonic
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 75 cm 200 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,38 0,25
Aperture
Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S
Nikon AF-S 180-400mm F4 E TC1.4 FL ED VR
Maximum Aperture F4,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4,5 at 100 mm
F5,6 at 400 mm
Variable Aperture
F4
Diaphragm Blades 9 9
Optics
Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S
Nikon AF-S 180-400mm F4 E TC1.4 FL ED VR
Construction 25 elements  /  20 groups 27 elements  /  19 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 6 ED elements, 2 Super ED elements 1 fluorite + 8 ED elements and Nano Crystal + Super Intergrated + fluorine coatings
Focal Length
Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S
Nikon AF-S 180-400mm F4 E TC1.4 FL ED VR
Focal Length 100-400 mm 180-400 mm
Zoom Range 300 mm 220 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No Yes
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A 1.4x
Image Stabilization Yes Yes
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 5.5 stops 4 stops
Physical
Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S
Nikon AF-S 180-400mm F4 E TC1.4 FL ED VR
Weather Sealing Yes Yes
Diameter 98 mm 128 mm
Length 222 mm 363 mm
Weight 1355 gr 3500 gr
Other
Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S
Nikon AF-S 180-400mm F4 E TC1.4 FL ED VR
Filter Type Filter Thread Drop-in Filter
Filter Diameter 77 mm 40 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-103 HK-41
Tripod Collar Included Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A