AF-S NIKKOR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR
Key Features
- FX-format compatible, 5x telephoto zoom lens covering the focal-length range from 80 to 400 mm
- High optical performance is realized with super ED glass (x1) and ED glass (x4) elements
- Nano Crystal Coat effectively reduces flare and ghosting
- VR (Vibration Reduction) minimizes camera shake by offering a shutter speed equivalent to 4.0 stops* faster
- *Based on CIPA Standard. This value is achieved when attached to an FX-format digital SLR camera, with zoom set at the maximum telephoto position.
- Silent Wave Motor (SWM) offers quiet AF operation while achieving the highest level AF speed in this class
- Three focus modes are available — A/M (autofocus with manual override, AF priority), M/A (autofocus with manual override, manual priority) and M (manual focus)
- AF is possible even with a 1.4x teleconverter when attached to an f/8-compatible camera
Specifications
Focal length |
80-400 mm |
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Maximum aperture |
f/4.5-5.6 |
Minimum aperture |
f/32-40 |
Lens construction |
20 elements in 12 groups (including four ED glass and one Super ED glass elements, and Nano Crystal Coat) |
Angle of view |
30°10' - 6°10' (20° - 4° with Nikon DX format) |
Minimum focus distance |
1.75 m/5.74 ft from focal plane (1.5 m/4.92 ft in MF) |
Maximum reproduction ratio |
1/5.7x (1/5.1x in MF) |
No. of diaphragm blades |
9 (rounded) |
Filter-attachment size |
77 mm |
Diameter x length |
Approximately 95.5 x 203 mm/3.8 x 8.0 in. |
Weight (Based on CIPA Guidelines) |
Approximately 1570 g/3.5 lb (with tripod mounting collar); approximately 1480 g/3.3 lb (without tripod mounting collar) |
Supplied accessories |
77 mm snap-on Front Lens Cap LC-77, Rear Lens Cap LF-4, Bayonet Hood HB-65, Flexible Lens Pouch CL-M2 |
MTF Chart
Wide

Tele

Spatial Frequencies | S: Sagittal | M: Meridional |
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Lens Construction

- ED glass elements
- Super ED glass elements