Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 E FL ED VR vs Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC VR S

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 E FL ED VR and Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC VR S.

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Product
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 E FL ED VR
Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC VR S
Name Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 E FL ED VR Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC VR S
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 400mm F2.8 E FL ED VR Nikon Nikkor Z 400mm F2.8 TC VR S
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 E FL ED VR
Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC VR S
Release Year 2014 2022
Release Date 2022-01-19
MSRP 11999 USD N/A
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 E FL ED VR
Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC VR S
Lens Type Telephoto
Supertelephoto
SuperzoomTelephoto
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 E FL ED 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-S 400mm F2.8 E FL ED VR
Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC VR S
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information Voice Coil Motor
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 260 cm 250 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,23
Aperture
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 E FL ED VR
Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC VR S
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information 9
Optics
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 E FL ED VR
Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC VR S
Construction 16 elements  /  12 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-S 400mm F2.8 E FL ED VR
Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC VR S
Focal Length 400 mm 400 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
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-S 400mm F2.8 E FL ED VR
Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC VR S
Weather Sealing Yes Yes
Diameter 160 mm 156 mm
Length 358 mm 380 mm
Weight 3800 gr 2950 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 E FL ED VR
Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC VR S
Filter Type Drop-in Filter Drop-in Filter
Filter Diameter 40,5 mm 46 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HK-38 HK-42
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