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

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

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Product
Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR
Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S
Name Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR Nikon Nikkor Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU 20106
20106
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR
Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S
Release Year 2000 2021
Release Date 2021-10-28
MSRP 1849 USD N/A
Last known price 0 USD 2496 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR
Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S
Lens Type Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR
Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S
Mount Nikon F Nikon Z
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR
Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S
Autofocus (AF) YesNote. See below for further information Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor
Compatible Cameras for Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR
Yes
Motor Type N/A Stepper motor
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 230 cm 75 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,38
Aperture
Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR
Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S
Maximum 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
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
Diaphragm Blades No information 9
Optics
Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR
Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S
Construction 17 elements  /  11 groups 25 elements  /  20 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information 6 ED elements, 2 Super ED elements
Focal Length
Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR
Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S
Focal Length 80-400 mm 100-400 mm
Zoom Range 320 mm 300 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
VR
Yes
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A 5.5 stops
Physical
Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR
Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 91 mm 98 mm
Length 171 mm 222 mm
Weight 1340 gr 1355 gr
Other
Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR
Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-24 HB-103
Tripod Collar Included Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A