Nikon AF-S 180-400mm F4 E TC1.4 FL ED VR vs Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 G ED VR

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S 180-400mm F4 E TC1.4 FL ED VR and Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 G ED VR.

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Product
Nikon AF-S 180-400mm F4 E TC1.4 FL ED VR
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 G ED VR
Name Nikon AF-S 180-400mm F4 E TC1.4 FL ED VR Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 G ED VR
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 180-400mm F4 E TC1.4 FL ED VR Nikon Nikkor AF-S 400mm F2.8 G ED VR
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU 20071
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S 180-400mm F4 E TC1.4 FL ED VR
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 G ED VR
Release Year 2018 2007
Release Date 2018-01-09
MSRP N/A 9549 USD
Last known price 12396 USD 0 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S 180-400mm F4 E TC1.4 FL ED VR
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 G ED VR
Lens Type Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S 180-400mm F4 E TC1.4 FL ED VR
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 G 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 180-400mm F4 E TC1.4 FL ED VR
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 G ED VR
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Ring-Type Ultrasonic No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 200 cm 290 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,25
Aperture
Nikon AF-S 180-400mm F4 E TC1.4 FL ED VR
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 G ED VR
Maximum Aperture F4 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades 9 No information
Optics
Nikon AF-S 180-400mm F4 E TC1.4 FL ED VR
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 G ED VR
Construction 27 elements  /  19 groups 14 elements  /  11 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 1 fluorite + 8 ED elements and Nano Crystal + Super Intergrated + fluorine coatings No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S 180-400mm F4 E TC1.4 FL ED VR
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 G ED VR
Focal Length 180-400 mm 400 mm
Zoom Range 220 mm None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter Yes No
Teleconverter Multiplier 1.4x N/A
Image Stabilization Yes Yes
VR II
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 4 stops N/A
Physical
Nikon AF-S 180-400mm F4 E TC1.4 FL ED VR
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 G ED VR
Weather Sealing Yes Yes
Diameter 128 mm 159 mm
Length 363 mm 368 mm
Weight 3500 gr 4620 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S 180-400mm F4 E TC1.4 FL ED VR
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 G ED VR
Filter Type Drop-in Filter Drop-in Filter
Filter Diameter 40 mm 52 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HK-41 HK-33
Tripod Collar Included Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A