Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 G ED VR vs Nikon AF-S 180-400mm F4 E TC1.4 FL ED VR
This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 G ED VR and Nikon AF-S 180-400mm F4 E TC1.4 FL ED VR.
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Product |
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 G ED VR |
Nikon AF-S 180-400mm F4 E TC1.4 FL ED VR |
| Name | Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 G ED VR | Nikon AF-S 180-400mm F4 E TC1.4 FL ED VR |
| Also known as | Nikon Nikkor AF-S 400mm F2.8 G ED VR | Nikon Nikkor AF-S 180-400mm F4 E TC1.4 FL ED VR |
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Nikon |
| SKU | 20071 | |
Release Date and Price |
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 G ED VR |
Nikon AF-S 180-400mm F4 E TC1.4 FL ED VR |
| Release Year | 2007 | 2018 |
| Release Date | 2018-01-09 | |
| MSRP | 9549 USD | N/A |
| Last known price | 0 USD | 12396 USD |
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Lens Type |
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 G ED VR |
Nikon AF-S 180-400mm F4 E TC1.4 FL ED VR |
| Lens Type |
Telephoto Supertelephoto |
Telephoto Supertelephoto |
| Zoom or Prime | Prime lens (no zoom) | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 G ED VR |
Nikon AF-S 180-400mm F4 E TC1.4 FL ED VR |
| Mount | Nikon F | Nikon F |
| Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 G ED VR |
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 | No information | Ring-Type Ultrasonic |
| Focus Method | No information | No information |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 290 cm | 200 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 0,25 | |
Aperture |
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 G ED VR |
Nikon AF-S 180-400mm F4 E TC1.4 FL ED VR |
| Maximum Aperture | F2,8 | F4 |
| Diaphragm Blades | No information | 9 |
Optics |
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 G ED VR |
Nikon AF-S 180-400mm F4 E TC1.4 FL ED VR |
| Construction | 14 elements / 11 groups | 27 elements / 19 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | No information | 1 fluorite + 8 ED elements and Nano Crystal + Super Intergrated + fluorine coatings |
Focal Length |
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 G ED VR |
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
VR II |
Yes |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | 4 stops |
Physical |
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 G ED VR |
Nikon AF-S 180-400mm F4 E TC1.4 FL ED VR |
| Weather Sealing | Yes | Yes |
| Diameter | 159 mm | 128 mm |
| Length | 368 mm | 363 mm |
| Weight | 4620 gr | 3500 gr |
Other |
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 G ED VR |
Nikon AF-S 180-400mm F4 E TC1.4 FL ED VR |
| Filter Type | Drop-in Filter | Drop-in Filter |
| Filter Diameter | 52 mm | 40 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | HK-33 | HK-41 |
| Tripod Collar | Included | Included |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |
