Nikon Z 400mm F4.5 VR S vs Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon Z 400mm F4.5 VR S and Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR .

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Product
Nikon Z 400mm F4.5 VR S
Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR
Name Nikon Z 400mm F4.5 VR S Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR
Also known as Nikon Nikkor Z 400mm F4.5 VR S Nikon Nikkor AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon Z 400mm F4.5 VR S
Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR
Release Year 2022 2000
Release Date 2022-06-29
MSRP N/A 1849 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon Z 400mm F4.5 VR S
Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR
Lens Type Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon Z 400mm F4.5 VR S
Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D 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 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR
Autofocus (AF) Yes YesNote. See below for further information
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor
Compatible Cameras for Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR
Motor Type Stepper motor N/A
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 250 cm 230 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,16
Aperture
Nikon Z 400mm F4.5 VR S
Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR
Maximum Aperture F4,5 F4,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4,5 at 80 mm
F5,6 at 400 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades 9 No information
Optics
Nikon Z 400mm F4.5 VR S
Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR
Construction 19 elements  /  13 groups 17 elements  /  11 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 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR
Focal Length 400 mm 80-400 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
320 mm
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 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 104 mm 91 mm
Length 235 mm 171 mm
Weight 1245 gr 1340 gr
Other
Nikon Z 400mm F4.5 VR S
Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 95 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-105 HB-24
Tripod Collar Included Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A