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

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

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Product
Nikon Z 400mm F4.5 VR S
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 E FL ED VR
Name Nikon Z 400mm F4.5 VR S Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 E FL ED VR
Also known as Nikon Nikkor Z 400mm F4.5 VR S Nikon Nikkor AF-S 400mm F2.8 E FL ED VR
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon Z 400mm F4.5 VR S
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 E FL ED VR
Release Year 2022 2014
Release Date 2022-06-29
MSRP N/A 11999 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon Z 400mm F4.5 VR S
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 E FL ED VR
Lens Type Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon Z 400mm F4.5 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 400mm F4.5 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 250 cm 260 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,16
Aperture
Nikon Z 400mm F4.5 VR S
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 E FL ED VR
Maximum Aperture F4,5 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades 9 No information
Optics
Nikon Z 400mm F4.5 VR S
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 E FL ED VR
Construction 19 elements  /  13 groups 16 elements  /  12 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 1 x ED, 2 x SuperED, 1 x Short-wavelength refractive No information
Focal Length
Nikon Z 400mm F4.5 VR S
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 E FL ED VR
Focal Length 400 mm 400 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
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 400mm F4.5 VR S
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 E FL ED VR
Weather Sealing Yes Yes
Diameter 104 mm 160 mm
Length 235 mm 358 mm
Weight 1245 gr 3800 gr
Other
Nikon Z 400mm F4.5 VR S
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 E FL ED VR
Filter Type Filter Thread Drop-in Filter
Filter Diameter 95 mm 40,5 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-105 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