Nikon Nikon F Telephoto

AF-S Nikkor 400mm f/2.8G ED VR

400mm
f/2.8
Telephoto
Stabilized
4620 g
Min focus 2.9 m

Quick answer

The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 400mm f/2.8G ED VR is a super telephoto telephoto lens covering 400mm at f/2.8 for the Nikon F mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.

About this lens

A 400mm f/2.8 telephoto prime lens, the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 400mm f/2.8G ED VR is designed for Nikon F mount bodies, with Vibration Reduction, Silent Wave Motor autofocus and extra-low dispersion glass. It brings distant subjects closer for sports, wildlife and events.

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 400mm f/2.8G ED VR specifications

Brand: Nikon
Mount: Nikon F
Focal length: 400mm
Maximum aperture: f/2.8
Lens type: Telephoto
Format coverage: full-frame
Released: 2007
Optical construction: 14 elements in 11 groups
Image stabilization: Yes
Autofocus motor: SWM
Minimum focus distance: 2.9 m
Weight: 4620 g
Length: 368 mm
Diameter: 159.5 mm

Specification source: en.wikipedia.org

What can you shoot with the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 400mm f/2.8G ED VR?

At 400mm this is a super telephoto telephoto, which typically suits:

Wildlife and birds
Motorsport and field sports
Distant subjects and the moon

Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.

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	400mm	5.2°	6.2°
APS-C	1.5x	600mm	3.4°	4.1°

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Frequently asked questions

What mount does the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 400mm f/2.8G ED VR use?

It uses the Nikon F mount, so it fits Nikon F cameras directly.

What is the focal length of the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 400mm f/2.8G ED VR?

It is a fixed 400mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.8. That makes it a super telephoto lens.

Is the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 400mm f/2.8G ED VR a prime or a zoom lens?

It is a prime lens with a fixed 400mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/2.8.

What is the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 400mm f/2.8G ED VR equivalent on a crop sensor?

On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 600mm on full frame, with a 3.4° horizontal and 4.1° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.