N°102928 · Family detail
NikonTelephoto·NIKON F mount·2014
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 400mm F/2.8E FL ED VR
Specifications01
MountNIKON F
Focal length400mm
Max aperturef/2.8
TypeTelephoto · Prime
Release year2014
Weight3800 g
Physical length358 mm
Min focus distance2.6 m
Max magnification0.1701
Aperture blades9
Optical elements16
Groups12
AutofocusYes
StabilizationYes
Aperture controlNone
The aperture is controlled from the camera
Lens hoodHK-38 - Clamp-on round
TeleconvertersNikon AF-I Teleconverter TC-14E→ 560mm F/3.9
Nikon AF-S Teleconverter TC-14E II→ 560mm F/3.9
Nikon AF-S Teleconverter TC-14E III→ 560mm F/3.9
Nikon AF-S Teleconverter TC-17E II→ 680mm F/4.8
Nikon AF-I Teleconverter TC-20E→ 800mm F/5.6
Nikon AF-S Teleconverter TC-20E II→ 800mm F/5.6
Nikon AF-S Teleconverter TC-20E III Aspherical→ 800mm F/5.6
EraDigital era
Additional Info02
Lens TypeSuper telephoto prime lens
Summary02
Nikon F-mount AF-S super-telephoto prime lens with a 400mm focal length and constant f/2.8 aperture. Designed for low-light and long-range subject isolation (e.g., sports/wildlife) with VR image stabilization.
AI-assisted summary — verify against linked sourcesWhere can this lens be adapted?
The Nikon F mount has a flange distance of 46.5 mm. A plain adapter fits a camera whose flange distance is at least 1.46 mm shorter. How lens adapters work
- Nikon G lenses have no aperture ring: use an adapter with an aperture lever. Nikon E lenses set the aperture electronically: use an electronic adapter.
- Sony EAdapter · 28.5 mm
- Canon RFAdapter · 26.5 mm
- Nikon ZAdapter · 30.5 mm
- Fujifilm XAdapter · 28.8 mm
- L-MountAdapter · 26.5 mm
- Micro Four ThirdsAdapter · 27.25 mm
- Fujifilm G (GFX)Adapter · 19.8 mm
Covers full-frame: it can vignette on a medium format sensor.
- Canon EF-MAdapter · 28.5 mm
- Canon EFAdapter · 2.5 mm
A rear element that sticks out can hit the camera mirror.
- Nikon FNative
Other Mounts03
No alternate mounts are indexed for this family yet.