Name: Nikkor AF 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED VR
Brand: Nikon
SKU: 36745
Rating: 3.6 (10 reviews)

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Nikon Nikkor AF 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED VR

4.0

based on all reviews

Consumer ratings:

4.1 / 5

sharpness
contrast
and color rendition

Filter does not rotate during zooming
stiff zoom ring which hasn't loosened up over time
too old

Construction: Zoom
Elements: 17
Focus method: Internal
Autofocus: yes
Max format size: Full-frame (35mm)
Focal length: 80, 400 mm
Image stabilisation: yes
Lens type: Telephoto

Nikon Nikkor AF 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED VR - Pros & Cons

sharpness
contrast
and color rendition
with vivid colors and excellent contrast
it is a wonderful device
The lens also gives up is close focusing ability
VR combined with 400mm focal length is a winning combination
Operation is smooth and auto-focus works well and quickly
extremely versatile compact and a good lens delivering the
Build quality and solid feel are excellent
longer reach
faster focusing and surprisingly good IQ
versatile
good optics
relatively light weight AF speed
great
it is a very versatile lens with a huge zoom range
Build quality is very good
blazingly fast

Filter does not rotate during zooming
stiff zoom ring which hasn't loosened up over time
too old
too slow and too expensive
slower shutter speed
slow aperture
the control a bit fiddly to use in practice
lacks the normal and active mode selector switch
lens suffers with quite pronounced barrel distortion
It is not an internal focus design either
There is no full-time manual focus override either
The zoom action feels a little on the stiff side
The AF speed is quite slow - one of the primary points of criticism
turning the ring between horizontal and vertical layout is imprecise at best
is a bit on the stiff side
the AF speed is quite slow - one of the primary points of criticism with
size collapsed at 80mm and without a lens hood
the lens itself is not fully weather sealed
lack of VR makes it tough to use it in low-light conditions
nasty flare on the right bottom side of the image
considerable light fall-off in the image corners
the front lens element does not rotate on focus
77mm filter thread that does not rotate on focus
it has an inexplicably short foot
The lens is not claimed to be weatherproof
the lens foot is still too short for this lens

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Nikon Nikkor AF 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED VR - Full Specifications

Lens type	Telephoto
Lens mount	Nikon F

Aperture max	4.5-5.6
Aperture min	32
Aperture ring	yes
Number of diaphragm blades	9

Construction	Zoom
Elements	17
Groups	11
Special elements / coatings	3 ED elements
Power zoom	no
Zoom method	Expanding

Weight	47.97 oz
Diameter	3.58 in
Length	2.8 in
Filter size	3.03 in

Max Format size	Full-frame
Focal length	80 - 400
Maximum magnification	4.8 x
Image stabilisation	yes

Focus method	Internal
Autofocus	yes
Autofocus motor type	Screw drive from camera
Closest focusing distance	2.3
Distance scale	yes
Depth of field (DoF) scale	yes

Colour of product	Black
Body materials	Metal
Tripod collar	yes
Hood supplied	yes
Filter thread	yes

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