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Nikon AF Nikkor 80-400mm f4.5-5.6D ED VR Review

Main Features

  • 80-400mm Focal Range
  • F4.5 - F5.6 Max Aperture
  • Image Stabilization
  • Filter Thread: 77mm
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Nikon F (FX) Mount
  • Weight: 1340g.
  • Diameter: 91mm
  • Length: 171mm
  • Min Focus Distance:2.3m

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Nikon 80-400mm f4.5-5.6D ED VR Overview
Nikon 80-400mm f4.5-5.6D ED VR is an Auto Focus (AF) Telephoto Zoom lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage. When mounted on a 35mm FF sensor camera, it will give you an FF equivalent focal range of 80 - 400mm. With the max apertures of only f4.5 at 80mm, and f5.6 at 400mm, the lens is quite slow at both ends.
This lens features on optical image stabilization which helps capturing sharper images at lower shutter speeds. Nikon 80-400mm f4.5-5.6D ED VR is not a weather sealed lens, so you have to be extra careful against rain and dust.

Pros and Cons of Nikon AF Nikkor 80-400mm f4.5-5.6D ED VR

PROs
Image Stabilization
Built-in Autofocus
Hood supplied
Tripod Collar
Focus Distance Limiter
Covers Full-Frame Sensor

CONs
Lens Extents while focusing
Slow Aperture at Wide end
Slow Aperture at Tele end
Variable Aperture
Heavy
Pricey
Nikon 80-400mm f4.5-5.6D ED VR Detailed Specifications

General
Brand Nikon
Lens Type Zoom
Lens Type Telephoto Zoom
Lens Mount Nikon F (FX)
Max_Format 35mm FF
Focal Range 80-400mm
Image Stabilization Yes
Colour Black
Zoom Method Rotary (extending)
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock No Zoom
Zoom Ratio 5.0X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F4.5 - F5.6
Min Aperture F32.0
Aperture Ring Yes
Diaphragm Blades 9
Optics
Optical Elements 17
Optical Groups 11
Special Elements 3 ED glass elements

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 2.3m
Max Magnification unknown
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type Screw drive from camera
Focus Method Internal
Focus Distance Limiter yes
Distance Scale Yes
DoF Scale Yes
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 1340g
Diameter 91mm
Length 171mm
Materials metal mount
Weather Sealing Unknown
Filter Thread 77mm
Filter Notes -
Hood Supplied Yes
Hood Code HB-24
Tripod Collar Yes
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Other Frequently Asked Questions about Nikon AF Nikkor 80-400mm f4.5-5.6D ED VR
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