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Rent NowThe Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 400mm f/2.8D IF-ED II is a professional super-telephoto prime lens designed for Nikon F-mount film and digital SLR cameras. Featuring a 400mm focal length and a bright f/2.8 maximum aperture, this lens is well suited for sports, wildlife, motorsports, and other applications requiring substantial telephoto reach. Its combination of advanced optical construction, responsive autofocus, and durable professional design makes it a capable option for photographers working with distant or fast-moving subjects.
The 400mm focal length provides significant magnification, allowing photographers to capture distant subjects while maintaining a comfortable working distance. When used on Nikon DX-format cameras, the lens provides a 35mm-equivalent focal length of approximately 600mm, offering additional reach for wildlife and sports photography. Its telephoto perspective also produces strong background compression, helping isolate subjects from their surroundings.
With a bright maximum aperture of f/2.8, the lens offers excellent flexibility when photographing in challenging lighting conditions. The wide aperture allows photographers to maintain faster shutter speeds when capturing moving subjects, while also providing greater control over depth of field. This makes the lens particularly useful for sporting events, wildlife photography, and situations where subject separation is essential.
The optical design incorporates three Extra-low Dispersion (ED) glass elements to help minimize chromatic aberrations and color fringing. These specialized elements contribute to improved sharpness, clarity, and accurate color reproduction. Nikon’s Super Integrated Coating also helps reduce internal reflections, flare, and ghosting, maintaining contrast when photographing scenes with strong light sources or challenging lighting conditions.
Equipped with Nikon’s Silent Wave Motor (SWM), the lens is designed to provide fast, accurate, and relatively quiet autofocus performance. Its internal focusing system allows focus adjustments without changing the overall length of the lens, contributing to improved handling and autofocus responsiveness. Full-time manual focus override is also available, allowing photographers to make precise adjustments when necessary.
The lens features a professional-grade barrel designed to withstand regular use in demanding photographic environments. Its integrated rotating tripod collar provides stable support when mounted on a tripod or monopod, while allowing photographers to switch between horizontal and vertical shooting orientations. This feature is particularly useful when working with the lens’s substantial size and weight during extended shooting sessions.
Designed for Nikon FX-format F-mount cameras, the lens is also compatible with Nikon DX-format DSLRs. Its built-in autofocus motor supports autofocus operation on compatible Nikon DSLR bodies. The lens may also be used with select Nikon Z-series mirrorless cameras through an appropriate FTZ mount adapter, although available functions can vary depending on the camera and adapter combination.
The Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 400mm f/2.8D IF-ED II combines a long telephoto focal length, constant f/2.8 maximum aperture, advanced optical design, and professional handling features, making it a practical option for photographers specializing in sports, wildlife, and other demanding telephoto applications.
– Included Accessories:
Includes the Nikon HK-27-1 and HK-27-2 lens hood components, a hard carrying case, a soft front lens cover, a tripod collar, a neck strap, a drop-in filter holder with filter, and a Really Right Stuff tripod foot. Both lens hood components have damaged or stripped screws, affecting their ability to attach or secure properly.
– Condition Note:
The lens exhibits minor cosmetic wear, including light scuffs and surface marks throughout the exterior barrel. Internal dust is present within the optical elements, consistent with previous use.
