Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR vs Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC VR S
This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR and Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC VR S.
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Product |
Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR |
Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC VR S |
| Name | Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR | Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC VR S |
| Also known as | Nikon Nikkor AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR | Nikon Nikkor Z 400mm F2.8 TC VR S |
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Nikon |
| SKU | ||
Release Date and Price |
Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR |
Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC VR S |
| Release Year | 2000 | 2022 |
| Release Date | 2022-01-19 | |
| MSRP | 1849 USD | N/A |
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Lens Type |
Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR |
Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC VR S |
| Lens Type |
Telephoto Supertelephoto |
SuperzoomTelephoto |
| Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Prime lens (no zoom) |
Mount and Compatibility |
Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR |
Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC 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 400mm F2.8 TC 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 | Voice Coil Motor |
| Focus Method | No information | No information |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 230 cm | 250 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 0,23 | |
Aperture |
Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR |
Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC 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 |
F2,8 |
| Diaphragm Blades | No information | 9 |
Optics |
Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR |
Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC VR S |
| Construction | 17 elements / 11 groups | 25 elements / 19 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | No information | 2 Fluorite elements, 2 ED glass, 1 Super ED, 1 SR (Short wavelength refractive) |
Focal Length |
Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR |
Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC VR S |
| Focal Length | 80-400 mm | 400 mm |
| Zoom Range | 320 mm | None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
| 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 400mm F2.8 TC VR S |
| Weather Sealing | No | Yes |
| Diameter | 91 mm | 156 mm |
| Length | 171 mm | 380 mm |
| Weight | 1340 gr | 2950 gr |
Other |
Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR |
Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC VR S |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Drop-in Filter |
| Filter Diameter | 77 mm | 46 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | HB-24 | HK-42 |
| Tripod Collar | Included | Included |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |
