Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 E FL ED VR vs Nikon AF-S DX 18-105mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 E FL ED VR and Nikon AF-S DX 18-105mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR .

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Product
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 E FL ED VR
Nikon AF-S DX 18-105mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Name Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 E FL ED VR Nikon AF-S DX 18-105mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 400mm F2.8 E FL ED VR Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 E FL ED VR
Nikon AF-S DX 18-105mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Release Year 2014 2008
Release Date
MSRP 11999 USD 399 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 E FL ED VR
Nikon AF-S DX 18-105mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Lens Type Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 E FL ED VR
Nikon AF-S DX 18-105mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Mount Nikon F Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) Yes
Focus
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 E FL ED VR
Nikon AF-S DX 18-105mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 260 cm 45 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 E FL ED VR
Nikon AF-S DX 18-105mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F3,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 18 mm
F5,6 at 105 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 E FL ED VR
Nikon AF-S DX 18-105mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Construction 16 elements  /  12 groups 15 elements  /  11 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 E FL ED VR
Nikon AF-S DX 18-105mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Focal Length 400 mm 18-105 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
87 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
VR
Yes
VR
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 E FL ED VR
Nikon AF-S DX 18-105mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 160 mm 76 mm
Length 358 mm 89 mm
Weight 3800 gr 420 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 E FL ED VR
Nikon AF-S DX 18-105mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Filter Type Drop-in Filter Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 40,5 mm 67 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HK-38 HB-32
Tripod Collar Included N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other Together with the lens you will get HK-38 Lens Hood, 40.5mm Slip-in Circular Polarizing Filter C-PL405, CT-405 Trunk and LN-2 Lens Strap