Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC VR S vs Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR
This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC VR S and Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR .
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Product |
Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC VR S |
Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR |
| Name | Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC VR S | Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR |
| Also known as | Nikon Nikkor Z 400mm F2.8 TC VR S | Nikon Nikkor AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR |
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Nikon |
| SKU | ||
Release Date and Price |
Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC VR S |
Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR |
| Release Year | 2022 | 2000 |
| Release Date | 2022-01-19 | |
| MSRP | N/A | 1849 USD |
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Lens Type |
Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC VR S |
Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR |
| Lens Type | SuperzoomTelephoto |
Telephoto Supertelephoto |
| Zoom or Prime | Prime lens (no zoom) | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC 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 400mm F2.8 TC 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 | Voice Coil Motor | N/A |
| Focus Method | No information | No information |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 250 cm | 230 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 0,23 | |
Aperture |
Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC VR S |
Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR |
| Maximum Aperture | F2,8 |
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 400mm F2.8 TC VR S |
Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR |
| Construction | 25 elements / 19 groups | 17 elements / 11 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | 2 Fluorite elements, 2 ED glass, 1 Super ED, 1 SR (Short wavelength refractive) | No information |
Focal Length |
Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC VR S |
Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR |
| Focal Length | 400 mm | 80-400 mm |
| Zoom Range | None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
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 400mm F2.8 TC VR S |
Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR |
| Weather Sealing | Yes | No |
| Diameter | 156 mm | 91 mm |
| Length | 380 mm | 171 mm |
| Weight | 2950 gr | 1340 gr |
Other |
Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC VR S |
Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR |
| Filter Type | Drop-in Filter | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 46 mm | 77 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | HK-42 | HB-24 |
| Tripod Collar | Included | Included |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |
