Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR vs Nikon AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR II

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR and Nikon AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR II.

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Product
Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR
Nikon AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR II
Name Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR Nikon AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR II
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR Nikon Nikkor AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR II
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR
Nikon AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR II
Release Year 2000 2010
Release Date
MSRP 1849 USD N/A
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Lens Type
Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR
Nikon AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR II
Lens Type Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR
Nikon AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR II
Mount Nikon F Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR
Nikon AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR II
Autofocus (AF) YesNote. See below for further information Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor
Compatible Cameras for Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR
Yes
Motor Type N/A No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 230 cm 200 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR
Nikon AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR II
Maximum Aperture 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
F4
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR
Nikon AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR II
Construction 17 elements  /  11 groups 24 elements  /  17 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR
Nikon AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR II
Focal Length 80-400 mm 200-400 mm
Zoom Range 320 mm 200 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
VR
Yes
VR II
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR
Nikon AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR II
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 91 mm 124 mm
Length 171 mm 365 mm
Weight 1340 gr 3360 gr
Other
Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR
Nikon AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR II
Filter Type Filter Thread Drop-in Filter
Filter Diameter 77 mm 52 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-24 HK-30
Tripod Collar Included Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A