Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR vs Nikon AF-S 180-400mm F4 E TC1.4 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 180-400mm F4 E TC1.4 FL ED VR.

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Product
Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR
Nikon AF-S 180-400mm F4 E TC1.4 FL ED VR
Name Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR Nikon AF-S 180-400mm F4 E TC1.4 FL ED VR
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR Nikon Nikkor AF-S 180-400mm F4 E TC1.4 FL ED VR
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU 20071
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR
Nikon AF-S 180-400mm F4 E TC1.4 FL ED VR
Release Year 2000 2018
Release Date 2018-01-09
MSRP 1849 USD N/A
Last known price 0 USD 12396 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR
Nikon AF-S 180-400mm F4 E TC1.4 FL ED VR
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 180-400mm F4 E TC1.4 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 180-400mm F4 E TC1.4 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 Ring-Type Ultrasonic
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 230 cm 200 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,25
Aperture
Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR
Nikon AF-S 180-400mm F4 E TC1.4 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
F4
Diaphragm Blades No information 9
Optics
Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR
Nikon AF-S 180-400mm F4 E TC1.4 FL ED VR
Construction 17 elements  /  11 groups 27 elements  /  19 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information 1 fluorite + 8 ED elements and Nano Crystal + Super Intergrated + fluorine coatings
Focal Length
Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR
Nikon AF-S 180-400mm F4 E TC1.4 FL ED VR
Focal Length 80-400 mm 180-400 mm
Zoom Range 320 mm 220 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No Yes
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A 1.4x
Image Stabilization Yes
VR
Yes
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A 4 stops
Physical
Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR
Nikon AF-S 180-400mm F4 E TC1.4 FL ED VR
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 91 mm 128 mm
Length 171 mm 363 mm
Weight 1340 gr 3500 gr
Other
Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR
Nikon AF-S 180-400mm F4 E TC1.4 FL ED VR
Filter Type Filter Thread Drop-in Filter
Filter Diameter 77 mm 40 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-24 HK-41
Tripod Collar Included Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A