Nikon AF-S 180-400mm F4 E TC1.4 FL ED VR vs Nikon Z 400mm F4.5 VR S
This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S 180-400mm F4 E TC1.4 FL ED VR and 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 |