Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 E FL ED VR vs Nikon AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 E FL ED VR and Nikon AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR.

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Product
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 E FL ED VR
Nikon AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR
Name Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 E FL ED VR Nikon AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 400mm F2.8 E FL ED VR Nikon Nikkor AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 E FL ED VR
Nikon AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR
Release Year 2014 2003
Release Date
MSRP 11999 USD N/A
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 E FL ED VR
Nikon AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-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 200-400mm F4 G IF-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 200-400mm F4 G IF-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 200 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 E FL ED VR
Nikon AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F4
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 E FL ED VR
Nikon AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR
Construction 16 elements  /  12 groups 24 elements  /  17 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 E FL ED VR
Nikon AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR
Focal Length 400 mm 200-400 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
200 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 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR
Weather Sealing Yes Yes
Diameter 160 mm 124 mm
Length 358 mm 358 mm
Weight 3800 gr 3275 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 E FL ED VR
Nikon AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR
Filter Type Drop-in Filter Drop-in Filter
Filter Diameter 40,5 mm 52 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HK-38 HK-30
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