Nikon AF-S Nikkor 200-500mm F5.6E ED VR vs Nikon AF-S Nikkor 200-400mm f4G ED-IF VR Detailed Comparison

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 200-500mm F5.6E ED VR vs Nikon AF-S Nikkor 200-400mm f4G ED-IF VR

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Standard Zoom | Nikon F (FX)

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Nikon 200-400mm f4G ED-IF VR

Telephoto Zoom | Nikon F (FX)

Reasons to choose Nikon AF-S Nikkor 200-500mm F5.6E ED VR over Nikon AF-S Nikkor 200-400mm f4G ED-IF VR

Reasons to choose Nikon AF-S Nikkor 200-400mm f4G ED-IF VR over Nikon AF-S Nikkor 200-500mm F5.6E ED VR

Nikon 200-500mm F5.6E ED VR vs Nikon 200-400mm f4G ED-IF VR Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Nikon 200-500mm F5.6E ED VR	Nikon 200-400mm f4G ED-IF VR
Brand	Nikon	Nikon
Lens Type	Zoom	Zoom
Price	$1,256.95	$3,700.00
Lens Type	Standard Zoom	Telephoto Zoom
Lens Mount	Nikon F (FX)	Nikon F (FX)
Max Format	35mm FF	35mm FF
Focal Range	200-500mm	200-400mm
Image Stabilization	Yes	Yes
Colour	Black	Black
Zoom Method	Rotary (extending)	Rotary (internal)
Power Zoom	-	-
Zoom Lock	Yes	-
Zoom Ratio	2.5X	2.0X
Aperture
Max Aperture	F5.6	F4.0
Min Aperture	F32.0	F32.0
Aperture Ring	No	No
Diaphragm Blades	9	9
Optics
Optical Elements	19	24
Optical Groups	12	17
Special Elements	3 ED elements	4 ED glass elements and one detachable protective lens
Focusing
Min Focus Distance	2.2m	2m
Max Magnification	0.22X	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	2300g	3275g
Diameter	108mm	124mm
Length	268mm	358mm
Materials	Unknown	metal mount
Weather Sealing	No	Yes
Filter Thread	95mm	52mm
Filter Notes	-	Screw in rear attachment filter
Hood Supplied	Yes	Yes
Hood Code	Unknown	HK-30
Tripod Collar	Yes	Yes
Optional Accessories	-	Lens Case CL-L2
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