Nikon Telephoto Zoom | 80-400mm f4.5-5.6 ED VR AF-S Lens

This is simply the best telephoto lens Nikon makes! You will not be disappointed owning this lens!

Product Highlights

• Nikon F Mount
• FX Format Compatible
• 120-600mm Equivalent in DX Format
• Aperture Range: f/4.5-40
• Vibration Reduction Image Stabilization
• 5 ED Elements, Nano Crystal Coating
• Silent Wave Motor and MF Override
• Internal Focusing Mechanism
• Nine-Bladed Diaphragm
• Accepts 77mm Filters

Overview

The Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR Lens is a versatile telephoto zoom lens that is compatible with both FX and DX-sized image sensors. This lens features an extensive zoom range of 80-400mm (DX equivalent: 120-600mm) that encompasses both portrait and long-reaching telephoto focal lengths to suit work with a variety of subjects. Capture portraits with softly blurred backgrounds and get close-up telephoto shots of faraway subjects with or without a tripod.

The lens construction integrates one super ED (extra-low dispersion) and four ED glass elements to help minimize chromatic aberrations throughout the zoom range and contribute to higher image sharpness, clarity, and color fidelity. The Nano Crystal Coat reduces surface reflections, helping to prevent lens flare and ghosting for greater contrast and light transmission.

Built-in Vibration Reduction image stabilization compensates for the effects of camera shake up to the equivalent of four shutter speed steps. A dedicated VR setting for tripods is available for producing the sharpest imagery possible without countering the effects of the image stabilization system.

In addition to regular autofocus and manual focus, two other focusing modes are available: A/M (Auto-Priority Manual Mode) enables an easy transition from autofocus to manual during AF operation, while M/A (autofocus with manual override, MF priority) allows switching from AF to MF with virtually no lag time by turning the focusing ring. Transitioning between these focusing modes can be done quickly and precisely.

The SWM (Silent Wave Motor) focusing system uses ultrasonic vibrations to provide quick, quiet, smooth and precise auto focusing performance that is ideal for use in video and subject-tracking. Internal focusing maintains an overall compact lens form-factor, enables faster performance, and allows for a closer focusing distance.

SIC and Nano Crystal Coatings

The multilayer Super Integrated Coating is applied to the individual optical elements, as is a Nano Crystal Coat to minimize surface reflections across a wide range of wavelengths and prevent lens flare and ghosting–resulting in greater overall contrast and light transmission.

SWM (Silent Wave Motor)

Utilizes ultrasonic vibrations to provide quick, quiet, smooth and precise auto focusing performance that is ideal for use with video and subject-tracking applications

Internal Focusing

Employed in order to maintain an overall compact lens form-factor and to produce overall faster performance. The lens will not change in size during AF operation, enabling a closer focusing distance without the danger of damaging the lens’ front element. Distance information is displayed on an analog scale through a sealed window.

Specifications

Focal Length 80 – 400 mm
Comparable DX Focal Length: 120 – 600 mm
Aperture Maximum: f/4.5 – 5.6 Minimum: f/32 – 40
Camera Mount Type Nikon F
Format Compatibility Nikon FX/35mm Film Nikon DX FX in DX Crop Mode
Angle of View 30.3° – 6.2°
DX Picture Angle: 20° – 4°
Minimum Focus Distance 5.74′ (1.75 m)
Magnification 0.2x
Maximum Reproduction Ratio 1:5
Groups/Elements 12/20
Diaphragm Blades 9
Image Stabilization Yes
Autofocus Yes
Tripod Collar Yes
Filter Thread Front: 77 mm
Dimensions (DxL) Approx. 3.8 x 8.0″ (9.65 x 20.32 cm)
Weight 3.5 lb (1.59 kg)

What’s in the Box:

• Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR Lens
• HB-65 Lens Hood
• LF-4 Rear Lens Cap
• 77mm Snap-On Lens Cap
• CL-M2 Lens Case (Black)