Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S vs Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S and Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR .

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Product
Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S
Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR
Name Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR
Also known as Nikon Nikkor Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S Nikon Nikkor AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU 20106
20106
Release Date and Price
Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S
Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR
Release Year 2021 2000
Release Date 2021-10-28
MSRP N/A 1849 USD
Last known price 2496 USD 0 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S
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 Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S
Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D 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 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 Stepper motor N/A
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 75 cm 230 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,38
Aperture
Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S
Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D 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
F4,5-5,6
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 Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S
Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR
Construction 25 elements  /  20 groups 17 elements  /  11 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 6 ED elements, 2 Super ED elements No information
Focal Length
Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S
Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR
Focal Length 100-400 mm 80-400 mm
Zoom Range 300 mm 320 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes Yes
VR
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 5.5 stops N/A
Physical
Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S
Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 98 mm 91 mm
Length 222 mm 171 mm
Weight 1355 gr 1340 gr
Other
Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S
Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-103 HB-24
Tripod Collar Included Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A