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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 400mm f/2.8D ED-IF II vs Vivitar 400mm f/6.3 Auto Telephoto

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Verdict at a glance

  • Nikon AF-S Nikkor 400mm f/2.8D ED-IF II is faster by 2.3 stops (f/2.8 vs f/6.3), letting in more light.
Specification comparison
Spec AF-S Nikkor 400mm f/2.8D ED-IF II 400mm f/6.3 Auto Telephoto
Brand Nikon Vivitar
Mount Nikon F Nikon F
Type Prime Telephoto
Focal length 400mm 400mm
Max aperture f/2.8 (faster) f/6.3
Weight g 4800 n/a
Filter mm 52 n/a
Length mm 352.0 n/a
Diameter mm 160.0 n/a
Min focus m 3.8 n/a

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 400mm f/2.8D ED-IF II

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 400mm f/2.8D ED-IF II: a telephoto prime lens with a 400mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.8, made for Nikon F mount cameras, with Silent Wave Motor autofocus and extra-low dispersion glass. It brings distant subjects closer for sports, wildlife an...

Vivitar 400mm f/6.3 Auto Telephoto

A 400mm f/6.3 telephoto prime lens, the Vivitar 400mm f/6.3 Auto Telephoto is designed for Nikon F mount bodies. It brings distant subjects closer for sports, wildlife and events.

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