Nikon AF-S Nikkor 400mm F/2.8G ED VR

Specifications01

MountNIKON F

Focal length400mm

Max aperturef/2.8

TypeTelephoto · Prime

Release year2007

Weight4620 g

Min focus distance2.9 m

Max magnification0.16

Aperture blades9

Optical elements14

Groups11

AutofocusYes

StabilizationYes

Aperture controlNone The aperture is controlled from the camera

Lens hoodHK-33 - 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

Production statusDiscontinued

Additional Info02

Lens TypeSuper telephoto prime lens

Summary02

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 400mm f/2.8G ED VR is a fast telephoto prime for sports, wildlife, and low-light shooting. It uses Nikon F-mount and includes Vibration Reduction (VR) for steadier handheld or panning shots.

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Where 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

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