The Nikon 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G ED AF-S VR is the long-overdue and welcome update to the original Nikon 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED AF VR. Key features include:
Improved 4-stop vibration reduction
Fast, nearly silent autofocus
Sharp, high-contrast images throughout the zoom range
Great for wildlife photography
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We’ve waited for years for Nikon to update the 80-400 and they finally have, with a new optical formula, their best VR system, and silent wave motor. It’s noticeably more expensive, larger, and qui...
“G” is a reference to a G-Type lens and is distinguishable from a standard D-Type lens by its lack of an aperture control ring. G-Type lenses relay distance information to compatible DSLRs like a D-Type lens but rely wholly on electronic aperture control through a camera body.
“ED” stands for “Extra-Low Dispersion” Glass and is a reference to specialized glass used for the correction of chromatic aberrations.
“AF-S” refers to Auto Focus that features Nikon’s Silent Wave Motor or “SWM.”
“VR” or “Vibration Reduction” is a reference to Nikon’s proprietary in-lens image stabilization.
Angle of View | 30.3° – 6.2° |
Brand | Nikon |
Category | Photo |
Dimensions | Length: 8" |
Filter Style | Nonrotating front element |
Focal Length | 80.0-400.0 |
Focus Type | Autofocus and Manual Focus |
Focusing System | Internal, Silent Wave Motor and MF Override |
Angle of View | 30.3° – 6.2° |
Brand | Nikon |
Category | Photo |
Dimensions | Length: 8" |
Filter Style | Nonrotating front element |
Focal Length | 80.0-400.0 |
Focus Type | Autofocus and Manual Focus |
Focusing System | Internal, Silent Wave Motor and MF Override |