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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 500mm F4E FL ED VR vs Nikon AF-S Nikkor 400mm f2.8G ED VR II
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Nikon 500mm F4E FL ED VR

Telephoto Prime | Nikon F (FX)

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 500mm F4E FL ED VR

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Nikon 400mm f2.8G ED VR II

Telephoto Prime | Nikon F (FX)

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 400mm f2.8G ED VR II

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Reasons to choose Nikon AF-S Nikkor 500mm F4E FL ED VR over Nikon AF-S Nikkor 400mm f2.8G ED VR II
Focal Length - Tele 500mm vs 400mm 100mm more tele coverage
Weight 3090 g vs 4620 g 1530 g lighter
Diameter 140 mm vs 160 mm 20 mm smaller in diameter
Filter Thread 40 mm vs 52 mm Smaller filters are cheaper
Reasons to choose Nikon AF-S Nikkor 400mm f2.8G ED VR II over Nikon AF-S Nikkor 500mm F4E FL ED VR
Price $9,999 vs $10,297 Cheaper by $298
Focal Length - Wide 400mm vs 500mm 100mm wider coverage
Max Aperture - Wide 2.8 vs 4 faster lens at wide
Length 368 mm vs 387 mm 19 mm shorter
Nikon 500mm F4E FL ED VR vs Nikon 400mm f2.8G ED VR II Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Nikon 500mm F4E FL ED VR Nikon 400mm f2.8G ED VR II
Brand Nikon Nikon
Lens Type Prime Prime
Price $10,296.95 $9,999.00
Lens Type Telephoto Prime Telephoto Prime
Lens Mount Nikon F (FX) Nikon F (FX)
Max Format 35mm FF 35mm FF
Focal Range 500mm 400mm
Image Stabilization Yes Yes
Colour Black Black
Zoom Method No Zoom Rotary (internal)
Power Zoom No No
Zoom Lock No No
Zoom Ratio 1.0X 1.0X
Aperture
Max Aperture F4.0 F2.8
Min Aperture F22.0 F22.0
Aperture Ring No No
Diaphragm Blades 9 9
Optics
Optical Elements 16 14
Optical Groups 12 11
Special Elements 3 ED, 2 fluorite. Nano Crystal and Fluorine coatings. 3 ED glass elements and 1 Nano Crystal Coat and 1 meniscus protective glass element
Focusing
Min Focus Distance 3.6m 2.9m
Max Magnification 0.14X 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 3090g 4620g
Diameter 140mm 160mm
Length 387mm 368mm
Materials Magnesium alloy Magnesium alloy barrel, metal mount
Weather Sealing Yes Yes
Filter Thread 40mm 52mm
Filter Notes - -
Hood Supplied Yes Yes
Hood Code HK-34 HK-33
Tripod Collar Yes Yes
Optional Accessories - -
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