Nikon AF-S Nikkor 180-400mm F4E TC1.4 FL ED VR vs Nikon AF-S Nikkor 200-400mm f4G ED VR II Detailed Comparison

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 180-400mm F4E TC1.4 FL ED VR vs Nikon AF-S Nikkor 200-400mm f4G ED VR II

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Nikon AF-S 180-400mm F4E TC1.4 FL ED VR

Telephoto Zoom | Nikon F (FX)

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Nikon 200-400mm f4G ED VR II

Telephoto Zoom | Nikon F (FX)

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Reasons to choose Nikon AF-S Nikkor 180-400mm F4E TC1.4 FL ED VR over Nikon AF-S Nikkor 200-400mm f4G ED VR II

Focal Length - Wide	180mm vs 200mm	20mm wider coverage
Optical Zoom	2.20x vs 2.00x	more flexible coverage
Length	363 mm vs 366 mm	3 mm shorter
Filter Thread	41 mm vs 52 mm	Smaller filters are cheaper

Reasons to choose Nikon AF-S Nikkor 200-400mm f4G ED VR II over Nikon AF-S Nikkor 180-400mm F4E TC1.4 FL ED VR

Weight	3360 g vs 3500 g	140 g lighter
Diameter	124 mm vs 128 mm	4 mm smaller in diameter

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Nikon AF-S 180-400mm F4E TC1.4 FL ED VR vs Nikon 200-400mm f4G ED VR II Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Nikon AF-S 180-400mm F4E TC1.4 FL ED VR	Nikon 200-400mm f4G ED VR II
Brand	Nikon	Nikon
Lens Type	Zoom	Zoom
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Lens Type	Telephoto Zoom	Telephoto Zoom
Lens Mount	Nikon F (FX)	Nikon F (FX)
Max Format	35mm FF	35mm FF
Focal Range	180-400mm	200-400mm
Image Stabilization	Yes	Yes
Colour	Black	Black
Zoom Method	Rotary (extending)	Rotary (internal)
Power Zoom	No	-
Zoom Lock	Yes	-
Zoom Ratio	2.2X	2.0X
Aperture
Max Aperture	F4	F4.0
Min Aperture	F32	F32.0
Aperture Ring	No	No
Diaphragm Blades	9	9
Optics
Optical Elements	27	24
Optical Groups	19	17
Special Elements	1 fluorite + 8 ED elements and Nano Crystal + Super Intergrated + fluorine coatings	4 ED and some Nano Crystal Coat-deposited lens elements 1 detachable protective glass
Focusing
Min Focus Distance	2m	2m
Max Magnification	0.25X	unknown
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
AF Motor Type	Ring-type ultrasonic	Ultrasonic
Full Time Manual	Yes	Yes
Focus Method	Internal	Internal
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
DoF Scale	No	Yes
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
Focus Distance Limiter	Yes	Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight	3500g	3360g
Diameter	128mm	124mm
Length	363mm	366mm
Materials	Magnesium alloy	Magnesium alloy barrel, metal mount
Weather Sealing	Yes	Yes
Filter Thread	41mm	52mm
Filter Notes	Uses drop-in filters	-
Hood Supplied	Yes	Yes
Hood Code	Unknown	HK-30
Tripod Collar	Yes	Yes
Optional Accessories	-	-
	Report	Report

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