Nikon AF-S 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 G ED VR

Versatile Telephoto Zoom Lens for Nikon F-Mount Cameras

Overview

The Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR is a versatile telephoto zoom lens designed for Nikon F-mount cameras. With its extensive focal length range and advanced vibration reduction, this lens is ideal for wildlife, sports, and travel photography. It combines high-quality optics with a rugged design, making it a reliable choice for professional and enthusiast photographers.

Key Features

Extensive Telephoto Zoom Range

• 80-400mm Focal Length: Covers a broad range of telephoto perspectives, perfect for capturing distant subjects such as wildlife, sports, and landscapes.
• Variable Aperture f/4.5-5.6: Balances performance and portability, providing sufficient light for most shooting conditions while keeping the lens relatively compact.

Superior Optical Performance

• Advanced Optical Design: Features 20 elements in 12 groups, including four Extra-low Dispersion (ED) elements and one Super ED element to minimize chromatic aberrations and distortions, ensuring high resolution and contrast throughout the zoom range.
• Nano Crystal Coat: Reduces flare and ghosting, enhancing contrast and clarity even in challenging lighting conditions.

Advanced Vibration Reduction

• Vibration Reduction (VR): Provides up to 4 stops of shake correction, enabling sharp and clear images, especially in low-light conditions or when shooting handheld.
• Tripod Detection Mode: Automatically detects when the camera is mounted on a tripod and adjusts the VR system accordingly.

Fast and Accurate Autofocus

• Silent Wave Motor (SWM): Delivers fast, accurate, and quiet autofocus performance, ideal for both still photography and video recording.
• Full-Time Manual Focus Override: Allows manual focus adjustments even in AF mode, providing greater control over focusing.

Specifications

• Model: Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR
• Mount Type: Nikon F mount (Full-Frame/FX-format)
• Focal Length: 80-400mm
• Maximum Aperture: f/4.5-5.6
• Minimum Aperture: f/32-40
• Lens Elements/Groups: 20 elements in 12 groups
• Diaphragm Blades: 9, rounded
• Minimum Focus Distance: 1.75 m (5.74 ft)
• Maximum Magnification: 0.20x
• Filter Diameter: 77mm
• Dimensions: 95.5 x 203 mm (3.76 x 8.00 in)
• Weight: 1570 g (3.46 lbs)

Additional Benefits

Professional Build Quality

• Durable Construction: Robust build quality ensures reliability in various shooting environments.
• Weather-Sealed Design: Dust and moisture-resistant construction protects the lens from the elements, making it suitable for outdoor photography.
• Fluorine Coating: Applied to the front and rear elements to resist fingerprints, dust, water, oil, and other contaminants, making it easier to keep clean.

Enhanced Creative Flexibility

• Ideal for Various Photography Styles: Perfect for capturing wildlife, sports, landscapes, and travel scenes with high detail and clarity.
• Extended Zoom Range: The broad focal length range allows for versatile shooting scenarios, from medium telephoto to super telephoto perspectives.