Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR vs Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 E FL ED VR

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR and Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 E FL ED VR.

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Product
Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 E FL ED VR
Name Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 E FL ED VR
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR Nikon Nikkor AF-S 400mm F2.8 E FL ED VR
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 E FL ED VR
Release Year 2000 2014
Release Date
MSRP 1849 USD 11999 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR
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 AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 E FL ED VR
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 400mm F2.8 E FL ED VR
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 260 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR
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 80 mm
F5,6 at 400 mm
Variable Aperture
F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 E FL ED VR
Construction 17 elements  /  11 groups 16 elements  /  12 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 E FL ED VR
Focal Length 80-400 mm 400 mm
Zoom Range 320 mm None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
VR
Yes
VR
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 E FL ED VR
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 91 mm 160 mm
Length 171 mm 358 mm
Weight 1340 gr 3800 gr
Other
Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR
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-24 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