Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 E FL 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 E FL 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 E FL ED VR
Nikon AF-S 180-400mm F4 E TC1.4 FL ED VR
Name Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 E FL ED VR Nikon AF-S 180-400mm F4 E TC1.4 FL ED VR
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 400mm F2.8 E FL 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 E FL ED VR
Nikon AF-S 180-400mm F4 E TC1.4 FL ED VR
Release Year 2014 2018
Release Date 2018-01-09
MSRP 11999 USD N/A
Last known price 0 USD 12396 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 E FL 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 E FL 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 E FL 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 260 cm 200 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,25
Aperture
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 E FL 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 E FL ED VR
Nikon AF-S 180-400mm F4 E TC1.4 FL ED VR
Construction 16 elements  /  12 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 E FL 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
Yes
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A 4 stops
Physical
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 E FL ED VR
Nikon AF-S 180-400mm F4 E TC1.4 FL ED VR
Weather Sealing Yes Yes
Diameter 160 mm 128 mm
Length 358 mm 363 mm
Weight 3800 gr 3500 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 E FL ED VR
Nikon AF-S 180-400mm F4 E TC1.4 FL ED VR
Filter Type Drop-in Filter Drop-in Filter
Filter Diameter 40,5 mm 40 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HK-38 HK-41
Tripod Collar Included Included
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