Ultrasonic AFLenses with ultrasonic focusing mechanism tend to be quiter and faster than traditionally focusing lenses. No stepping motor AFLenses with stepping motor focusing mechanism are better for contrast based focusing, and are quiter and faster than traditionally focusing lenses. One or more Low Dispersion lens element is usedLow Dispersion lens elements help to reduce chromatic aberration. Built-in image stabilizerImage stabilization helps to reduce blur caused by hand shake, especially at high focal length or in low light situations. Image stabilization can give 1 to 3 stop advantage over none stabilized lens, based on the reciprocal rule. Metal mountCheaper lenses are usually equipped with plastic mount, while more expensive, professional lenses have metal mount. In general, metal mounts are more durable, and a good thing to have when lenses are changed a lot. When a camera is used mainly with one lens, the material of the lens mount is not that important. Internal FocusingInternally focusing lenses don't change their size while setting focus. No Internal ZoomInternally zooming lenses don't change their size while focal length is changing. The front lens is fixedThe fixed front lens is not rotating during zoom and/or focusing. This allows the photographer to use petal shaped lens hood. Fixed front lenses also make the use of polarization filters a lot easier. |
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The new AF-S NIKKOR 400mm f/2.8G ED VR, offers unprecedented image quality, responsiveness and versatility along with new features such as Nikon?EURTMs VR II Vibration Reduction technology and Nikon's exclusive Nano Crystal Coat. The new lens is designed for use with Nikon?EURTMs FX and DX format digital SLR cameras and together with Nikon?EURTMs current AF-S NIKKOR 200mm f/2G ED VR AF-S NIKKOR 300mm f/2.8G ED VR lens.
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Available mount(s) | Nikon F |
Application(s) | Sports, Wildlife |
Category(s) | Super telephoto |
Multiplier | 1× |
Stabilizer | yes (4 f-stop advantage) |
Focal length | 400 mm (prime) |
Lens construction | 16 elements in 11 groups |
Angle of view |
35mm: N/A digital: N/A |
Number of blades | N/A |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8 |
Minimum aperture | N/A |
Minimum focusing distance | 290 cm |
Magnification | N/A |
Filter size | N/A |
Size | ∅ 159,5 × 368 mm |
Weight | 4620 g |
Notes |
NanoCrystal coating |
AF speed | N/A |
AF sound | |
Internal focusing | yes |
Internal zoom | no |
Fix front lens | yes |
Mount type | metal |
Weather sealed | N/A |
Drop in filter | N/A |
Ultrasonic AF | yes |
Stepping motor AF | no |
APS-C sized circle | N/A |
Low dispersion lens element | yes |
Hard case | N/A |
Soft case | N/A |
Lens hood | included |
Tripod adapter | included |