Highlights
• F Mount Lens/FX Format
• Aperture Range: f/2.8 to 22
• Two Fluorite and Two ED Elements
• Nano Crystal Lens Coat
• Silent Wave Motor and MF Override
• VR Image Stabilization with Sport Mode
• Specialized Electromagnetic Diaphragm
• Fluorine-Coated Front Meniscus Element
• Weather-Resistant Magnesium Alloy Barrel
• Removable Monopod Collar
The AF-S NIKKOR 400mm f/2.8E FL ED VR Lens from Nikon is an advanced telephoto lens featuring a bright, fast f/2.8 maximum aperture to benefit its use in difficult lighting conditions. The lens construction incorporates two fluorite elements and two ED (extra-low dispersion) elements, which help to minimize the overall lens weight and significantly reduce chromatic aberrations throughout the aperture range.
Also improving image quality, a Nano Crystal Coat has been applied to lens elements to minimize ghosting and lens flare for maintained image contrast, clarity, and color neutrality. Protecting the advanced optical design is a front fluorine-coated meniscus glass element that, when paired with the weather-resistant magnesium alloy barrel, supports working in inclement conditions.
A Silent Wave Motor AF system produces fast, near-silent focusing performance that suits both stills shooting and movie recording which can instantly be manually overridden by simply turning the manual focus ring. Further contributing to photographing in fast-paced situations and difficult lighting, VR (Vibration Reduction) image stabilization compensates for the effects of camera shake by up to four shutter speed steps. Additionally, an electromagnetic aperture mechanism is integrated into the lens design to provide greater exposure control stability that is especially beneficial when working with faster continuous shooting rates.
Fast f/2.8 maximum aperture is well-suited to working in difficult lighting conditions and also lends itself to precise focus control for shallow depth of field imagery.
Two fluorite and two ED lens elements work to reduce chromatic aberrations; improve overall image sharpness, clarity, and color fidelity; and help to minimize the overall weight of the lens.
Performance | |
Focal Length | 400mm |
Comparable 35mm Equivalent on DX Format Focal Length: 600 mm | |
Aperture | Maximum: f/2.8 |
Minimum: f/22 | |
Camera Mount Type | Nikon F |
Format Compatibility | Nikon FX/35mm Film |
Nikon DX | |
Angle of View | 6° 10' |
DX Picture Angle: 4° | |
Minimum Focus Distance | 8.53' (2.6 m) |
Magnification | 0.16x |
Maximum Reproduction Ratio | (1:6) |
Elements/Groups | (16/12) |
Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
Features | |
Image Stabilization | Yes |
Autofocus | Yes |
Tripod Collar | Yes Removable - rotating |
Physical | |
Filter Thread | Drop-In: 40.5 mm |
Dimensions (DxL) | Approx. 6.28 x 14.09" (159.5 x 358 mm) |
Weight | 8.38 lb (3.8 kg) |
Packaging Info | |
Package Weight | 25.5 lb |
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 26.0 x 16.0 x 13.0" |