Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC 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 400mm F2.8 TC VR S and Nikon AF-S 180-400mm F4 E TC1.4 FL ED VR.
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Product |
Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC VR S |
Nikon AF-S 180-400mm F4 E TC1.4 FL ED VR |
Name | Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC VR S | Nikon AF-S 180-400mm F4 E TC1.4 FL ED VR |
Also known as | Nikon Nikkor Z 400mm F2.8 TC VR S | Nikon Nikkor AF-S 180-400mm F4 E TC1.4 FL ED VR |
Manufacturer | Nikon | Nikon |
SKU | 20071 | |
Release Date and Price |
Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC VR S |
Nikon AF-S 180-400mm F4 E TC1.4 FL ED VR |
Release Year | 2022 | 2018 |
Release Date | 2022-01-19 | 2018-01-09 |
MSRP | N/A | N/A |
Last known price | 0 USD | 12396 USD |
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Lens Type |
Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC VR S |
Nikon AF-S 180-400mm F4 E TC1.4 FL ED 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-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 400mm F2.8 TC 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 | Voice Coil Motor | Ring-Type Ultrasonic |
Focus Method | No information | No information |
Closest Focusing Distance | 250 cm | 200 cm |
Maximum Magnification | 0,23 | 0,25 |
Aperture |
Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC VR S |
Nikon AF-S 180-400mm F4 E TC1.4 FL ED VR |
Maximum Aperture | F2,8 | F4 |
Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
Optics |
Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC VR S |
Nikon AF-S 180-400mm F4 E TC1.4 FL ED VR |
Construction | 25 elements / 19 groups | 27 elements / 19 groups |
Special Elements/Coatings | 2 Fluorite elements, 2 ED glass, 1 Super ED, 1 SR (Short wavelength refractive) | 1 fluorite + 8 ED elements and Nano Crystal + Super Intergrated + fluorine coatings |
Focal Length |
Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC VR S |
Nikon AF-S 180-400mm F4 E TC1.4 FL ED VR |
Focal Length | 400 mm | 180-400 mm |
Zoom Range | None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
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 400mm F2.8 TC VR S |
Nikon AF-S 180-400mm F4 E TC1.4 FL ED VR |
Weather Sealing | Yes | Yes |
Diameter | 156 mm | 128 mm |
Length | 380 mm | 363 mm |
Weight | 2950 gr | 3500 gr |
Other |
Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC VR S |
Nikon AF-S 180-400mm F4 E TC1.4 FL ED VR |
Filter Type | Drop-in Filter | Drop-in Filter |
Filter Diameter | 46 mm | 40 mm |
Lens Hood | Included | Included |
Lens Hood SKU | HK-42 | HK-41 |
Tripod Collar | Included | Included |
Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |