Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR
Versatile telephoto zoom with advanced vibration reduction
Key Features
Lens Capabilities
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The Most Important Rings & Switches — Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR
| Ring / Switch / Control | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Focus Ring | ✓ Present | |
| Zoom Ring | ✓ Present | |
| Aperture Ring | ✗ Not Present | |
| AF/MF Switch | ✓ Present | |
| Image Stabilisation Switch | ✓ Present | |
| Focus Limiter Switch | ✓ Present | |
| Function (L-Fn) Button | ✗ Not Present | |
| Zoom Lock Switch | ✓ Present | |
| Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) | ✓ Present | |
| Weather Sealing | ✓ Present |
How-to Use Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR
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Learn & Master Photography with Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR
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Technical Specification
| Focal Length | 80-400mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/4.5-5.6 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/32-40 |
| Lens Construction | 20 elements in 12 groups |
| Angle of View | 30u00b0 10' - 6u00b0 10' (FX format) |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 1.75m (5.7 ft) |
| Maximum Reproduction Ratio | 0.18x |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 (rounded) |
| Filter Size | 77mm |
| Focusing | Internal (IF) |
| Stabilization | VR II (4 stops) |
| Weight | 1570g |
| Dimensions | 95.5mm x 203mm |
| Mount | Nikon F |
| Format | FX/Full Frame |
