Nikon AF-S 180-400mm F4 E TC1.4 FL ED VR vs Nikon Z 400mm F4.5 VR S

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Product
Nikon AF-S 180-400mm F4 E TC1.4 FL ED VR
Nikon Z 400mm F4.5 VR S
Name Nikon AF-S 180-400mm F4 E TC1.4 FL ED VR Nikon Z 400mm F4.5 VR S
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 180-400mm F4 E TC1.4 FL ED VR Nikon Nikkor Z 400mm F4.5 VR S
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU 20071
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S 180-400mm F4 E TC1.4 FL ED VR
Nikon Z 400mm F4.5 VR S
Release Year 2018 2022
Release Date 2018-01-09 2022-06-29
MSRP N/A N/A
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 Z 400mm F4.5 VR S
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 Z 400mm F4.5 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 180-400mm F4 E TC1.4 FL ED VR
Nikon Z 400mm F4.5 VR S
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Ring-Type Ultrasonic Stepper motor
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 200 cm 250 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,25 0,16
Aperture
Nikon AF-S 180-400mm F4 E TC1.4 FL ED VR
Nikon Z 400mm F4.5 VR S
Maximum Aperture F4 F4,5
Diaphragm Blades 9 9
Optics
Nikon AF-S 180-400mm F4 E TC1.4 FL ED VR
Nikon Z 400mm F4.5 VR S
Construction 27 elements  /  19 groups 19 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 1 fluorite + 8 ED elements and Nano Crystal + Super Intergrated + fluorine coatings 1 x ED, 2 x SuperED, 1 x Short-wavelength refractive
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S 180-400mm F4 E TC1.4 FL ED VR
Nikon Z 400mm F4.5 VR S
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
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 4 stops 5.5 stops
Physical
Nikon AF-S 180-400mm F4 E TC1.4 FL ED VR
Nikon Z 400mm F4.5 VR S
Weather Sealing Yes Yes
Diameter 128 mm 104 mm
Length 363 mm 235 mm
Weight 3500 gr 1245 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S 180-400mm F4 E TC1.4 FL ED VR
Nikon Z 400mm F4.5 VR S
Filter Type Drop-in Filter Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 40 mm 95 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HK-41 HB-105
Tripod Collar Included Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A