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AF VR Zoom-Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED
- 80-400mm
- f/4.5
- Telephoto Zoom
- Stabilized
- 1360 g
- Min focus 2.3 m
Quick answer
The Nikon AF VR Zoom-Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED is a short telephoto to super telephoto telephoto zoom lens covering 80-400mm at f/4.5 for the Nikon F mount. Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.
About this lens
The Nikon AF VR Zoom-Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED is a telephoto zoom lens covering 80-400mm at f/4.5-5.6 for Nikon F mount cameras, with Vibration Reduction and extra-low dispersion glass. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.
Nikon AF VR Zoom-Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED specifications
- Brand
- Nikon
- Mount
- Nikon F
- Focal length
- 80-400mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/4.5
- Lens type
- Telephoto Zoom
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Released
- 2000
- Optical construction
- 17 elements in 11 groups
- Image stabilization
- Yes
- Autofocus motor
- none
- Minimum focus distance
- 2.3 m
- Filter thread
- 77 mm
- Weight
- 1360 g
- Length
- 171 mm
- Diameter
- 91 mm
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Nikon AF VR Zoom-Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED?
At 80-400mm this is a short telephoto to super telephoto telephoto zoom, which typically suits:
- Portraits with a flattering perspective
- Events and weddings
- Isolating subjects from the background
- Sports and action
- Wildlife and birds at moderate distance
Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 80–400mm | 5.2–25.4° | 6.2–30.3° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 120–600mm | 3.4–17.1° | 4.1–20.4° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Nikon AF VR Zoom-Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED use?
It uses the Nikon F mount, so it fits Nikon F cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Nikon AF VR Zoom-Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED?
It zooms across 80-400mm with a maximum aperture of f/4.5. That makes it a short telephoto to super telephoto lens.
Is the Nikon AF VR Zoom-Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 80-400mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/4.5.
What is the Nikon AF VR Zoom-Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 120–600mm on full frame, with a 3.4–17.1° horizontal and 4.1–20.4° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Nikon AF VR Zoom-Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED fit?
Any Nikon F-mount camera, including Nikon D3, Nikon D300, Nikon D3000, Nikon D300S, and Nikon D3100 and 35 more.
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