Quick answer
The Nikon Nikkor 400mm f/3.5 ED IF AI-S is a super telephoto telephoto lens covering 400mm at f/3.5 for the Nikon F mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
About this lens
This 400mm f/3.5 telephoto prime lens from Nikon fits Nikon F mount cameras, with extra-low dispersion glass. It brings distant subjects closer for sports, wildlife and events.
Nikon Nikkor 400mm f/3.5 ED IF AI-S specifications
- Brand
- Nikon
- Mount
- Nikon F
- Focal length
- 400mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/3.5
- Lens type
- Telephoto
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Optical construction
- 8 elements in 6 groups
- Autofocus motor
- none
- Minimum focus distance
- 4 m
- Filter thread
- 122 mm
- Weight
- 2800 g
- Length
- 304 mm
- Diameter
- 134 mm
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Nikon Nikkor 400mm f/3.5 ED IF AI-S?
At 400mm this is a super telephoto telephoto, which typically suits:
- Wildlife and birds
- Motorsport and field sports
- Distant subjects and the moon
Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
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° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Nikon Nikkor 400mm f/3.5 ED IF AI-S use?
It uses the Nikon F mount, so it fits Nikon F cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Nikon Nikkor 400mm f/3.5 ED IF AI-S?
It is a fixed 400mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/3.5. That makes it a super telephoto lens.
Is the Nikon Nikkor 400mm f/3.5 ED IF AI-S 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/3.5.
What is the Nikon Nikkor 400mm f/3.5 ED IF AI-S 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.
Which cameras does the Nikon Nikkor 400mm f/3.5 ED IF AI-S fit?
Any Nikon F-mount camera, including Nikon D3, Nikon D300, Nikon D3000, Nikon D300S, and Nikon D3100 and 35 more.
Alternatives for Nikon F from other brands
All Nikon F lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
