AF-S Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR
- 80-400mm
- f/4.5
- Telephoto Zoom
- Stabilized
- 1570 g
- Min focus 1.75 m
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Quick answer
The AF-S Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR is a telephoto zoom for Nikon FX cameras with vibration reduction and Nano Crystal Coat. It succeeded the AF VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D, which had no in-lens autofocus motor.
Pros
- Long 400mm reach
- Vibration reduction
- Faster AF than the older version
- Nano Crystal Coat
Cons
- Variable aperture
- Heavy (1.57 kg)
Verdict
A capable wildlife zoom for Nikon DSLRs.
About this lens
A 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 telephoto zoom lens, the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR is designed for Nikon F mount bodies, with Vibration Reduction, Silent Wave Motor autofocus and extra-low dispersion glass. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR specifications
- Brand
- Nikon
- Mount
- Nikon F
- Focal length
- 80-400mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/4.5
- Lens type
- Telephoto Zoom
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Released
- 2013
- Optical construction
- 20 elements in 12 groups
- Aperture blades
- 9
- Image stabilization
- Yes
- Autofocus motor
- SWM
- Minimum focus distance
- 1.75 m
- Filter thread
- 77 mm
- Weight
- 1570 g
- Length
- 203 mm
- Diameter
- 95.5 mm
Specification source: imaging.nikon.com
What can you shoot with the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR?
- Wildlife
- Sports
- Airshows
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
Does the Nikon AF-S 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G have VR?
Yes. It has VR with Normal and Active modes. The Active mode is for shooting from moving platforms such as vehicles.
Is the AF-S 80-400mm a full-frame lens?
Yes. It is an FX lens and works on DX as a 120-600mm-equivalent lens. On FX bodies you get its full field of view; DX bodies apply a 1.5x crop factor.
AF-S 80-400mm vs 200-500mm: which should I buy?
The 200-500 reaches farther at a constant f/5.6. The 80-400 is lighter and more versatile.
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