Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S vs Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 E FL ED VR

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S and Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 E FL ED VR.

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Product
Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 E FL ED VR
Name Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 E FL ED VR
Also known as Nikon Nikkor Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S Nikon Nikkor AF-S 400mm F2.8 E FL ED VR
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU 20106
20106
Release Date and Price
Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 E FL ED VR
Release Year 2021 2014
Release Date 2021-10-28
MSRP N/A 11999 USD
Last known price 2496 USD 0 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 E FL ED VR
Lens Type Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 E FL ED VR
Mount Nikon Z Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 E FL ED VR
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Stepper motor No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 75 cm 260 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,38
Aperture
Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 E FL ED VR
Maximum Aperture F4,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4,5 at 100 mm
F5,6 at 400 mm
Variable Aperture
F2,8
Diaphragm Blades 9 No information
Optics
Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 E FL ED VR
Construction 25 elements  /  20 groups 16 elements  /  12 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 6 ED elements, 2 Super ED elements No information
Focal Length
Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 E FL ED VR
Focal Length 100-400 mm 400 mm
Zoom Range 300 mm None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes Yes
VR
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 5.5 stops N/A
Physical
Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 E FL ED VR
Weather Sealing Yes Yes
Diameter 98 mm 160 mm
Length 222 mm 358 mm
Weight 1355 gr 3800 gr
Other
Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 E FL ED VR
Filter Type Filter Thread Drop-in Filter
Filter Diameter 77 mm 40,5 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-103 HK-38
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