Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR Lens

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR Lens
Elite FX-Format Super-Telephoto Zoom – Advanced ED Optic Matrix, 4-Stop Vibration Reduction & Nano Crystal Coat
The Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR is a high-performance, long-reach super-telephoto zoom lens engineered natively for full-frame FX-format Nikon F-mount DSLRs and highly popular when adapted to modern mirrorless Z-system bodies. Consolidating several essential telephoto focal lengths into a single, highly flexible chassis, this lens transitions effortlessly from intimate 80mm portraiture to a powerful 400mm reach. It is a premier choice for sports photojournalists, sideline action tracking, and wildlife photographers who require premium focal agility without sacrificing elite edge-to-edge frame clarity.

To achieve exceptional image definition across its expansive zoom range, the sophisticated optical layout incorporates one Super Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) element alongside four standard ED glass elements to systematically eliminate chromatic aberrations and color bleeding. Treated with Nikon’s top-tier Nano Crystal Coat and Super Integrated Coatings, the lens maintains striking contrast and color fidelity even under harsh, direct backlighting. Driven by a high-torque Silent Wave Motor (SWM) for instantaneous autofocusing and backed by a 4-stop Vibration Reduction (VR) stabilization engine, this lens delivers clean, razor-sharp handheld captures under challenging lighting conditions.

This lens is fully bench-tested and operational. The package comes ready for production and includes the original dedicated lens hood.

Key Features & Elite Optical Engineering
Versatile Super-Telephoto Reach: Designed natively for full-frame Nikon FX cameras, it also functions perfectly on DX-format crop-sensor DSLRs where it translates into a powerful 120-600mm equivalent super-telephoto field of view.

Super ED & Extra-Low Dispersion Optic Matrix: Built with one Super ED element and four ED glass elements to noticeably reduce secondary spectrum color fringing and chromatic aberrations, yielding superb clarity and color accuracy throughout the zoom range.

Nano Crystal Coat & Super Integrated Coating: Applied to individual lens elements to systematically neutralize internal surface reflections, lens flare, and ghosting, maintaining rich contrast and true-to-life color neutrality under intense ambient light.

4-Stop Vibration Reduction (VR) Stabilizer: Minimizes the appearance of handheld camera tremors by up to four shutter speed stops, allowing for significantly cleaner handheld tracking in low-light environments and at slower shutter speeds.

Silent Wave Motor (SWM) Autofocus Engine: A high-speed, ring-type internal autofocus motor delivers quick, precise, and near-silent focusing performance suited for both fast-action stills and cinematic video tracking.

Internal Focusing (IF) Layout with Manual Override: Employs an internal focusing architecture where only the internal lens groups move during operation, maintaining the overall length of the lens barrel during use. Permits seamless full-time manual focus override simply by turning the focus ring.

Cinematic 9-Blade Rounded Diaphragm: Incorporates a circular nine-blade aperture mechanism to produce exceptionally smooth, creamy background blur and beautifully rounded out-of-focus highlights when employing shallow depth-of-field techniques.

Teleconverter Cross-Compatibility: Fully compatible with optional AF-S Teleconverters (TC-14, TC-17, and TC-20 series) to massively extend your telephoto range for extreme long-distance field assignments.

UI Ergonomics & Professional Build
Integrated Rotating Tripod Collar: Outfitted with a heavy-duty, rotating tripod collar that allows for smooth, fluid switching between horizontal and vertical shooting orientations when operating atop a tripod or monopod.

Included Premium Accessories:

Original Dedicated Nikon Lens Hood

Front Protective Lens Cap

Rear Protective Lens Cap

Technical Specifications
Lens Classification: Professional Super-Telephoto Zoom

Lens Mount Type: Nikon F-Mount (FX-Format Standard)

Focal Length Range: 80mm – 400mm (120-600mm equivalent on Nikon DX sensors)

Maximum Aperture Range: f/4.5 (Wide) – f/5.6 (Telephoto)

Minimum Aperture Range: f/32 – f/40

Autofocus Motor Type: SWM (Silent Wave Motor) with Full-Time Manual Override

Optical Stabilization Index: 4-Stop Vibration Reduction (VR) Image Stabilization

Diaphragm Design: 9-Blade Rounded Matrix

Minimum Focus Distance: 5.74 feet / 1.75 m (Autofocus mode) / 4.92 feet / 1.5 m (Manual mode)

Filter Thread Interface: 77 mm

Dimensions (Diameter x Length): Approx. 3.76 x 7.99 inches / 95.5 x 203.0 mm

Weight: Approx. 55.4 oz / 1570 g (Without tripod collar attached)