Technology
ED (Extra-Low Dispersion) Glass
An optical glass developed by Nikon that is used with normal optical glass in telephoto lenses to obtain optimum correction of chromatic aberrations.
Fluorite Lens Element
Fluorite (FL), a lightweight mono-crystal optical material, has excellent optical properties while reducing overall lens weight to improve balance and handling, especially useful in longer focal length lenses.
IF Lens
A NIKKOR lens in which only the internal lens group shifts during focusing. Thus, IF NIKKORS do not change in size during AF operation, allowing for compact, lightweight lenses capable of closer focusing distances. These lenses will be designated with the abbreviation IF on the lens barrel.
Nano Crystal Coat
An anti-reflective coating developed by Nikon that virtually eliminates internal lens element reflections across a wide range of wavelengths. Nano Crystal Coat solves ghost effects caused by red light and effectively reduces ghost and flare caused by light entering the lens diagonally.
Silent Wave Motor
AF-S NIKKOR lenses feature Nikon’s Silent Wave Motor (SWM). This technology converts “traveling waves” into rotational energy to focus the optics. This enables high-speed autofocusing that's extremely accurate and super quiet.
Vibration Reduction
A Nikon in-lens technology that improves image stability by automatically compensating for camera shake. Lenses that offer VR will feature the abbreviation VR on the lens barrel.
Tech Specs
Focal Length
400mmMaximum Aperture
f/2.8Format
FX/35mmVR (Vibration Reduction) Image Stabilization
YesNano Crystal Coat
YesAF-S (Silent Wave Motor)
YesApprox. Dimensions (Diameter x Length)
6.3 in.159.5 mmx14.09 in.358 mmApprox. Weight
134 oz.3800 g
- Mount TypeNikon F-Bayonet
- Focal Length400mm
- Maximum Aperturef/2.8
- Minimum Aperturef/22
- FormatFX/35mm
- Maximum Angle of View (DX-format)4°
- Maximum Angle of View (FX-format)6°10'
- Maximum Reproduction Ratio0.16xx
- Lens Construction Elements16
- Lens Construction Groups12
- Compatible Format(s)FX, DX
- VR (Vibration Reduction) Image StabilizationYes
- Diaphragm Blades9
- Distance InformationYes
- Nano Crystal CoatYes
- ED Glass Elements2
- Fluorite Elements2
- Super Integrated CoatingYes
- AutofocusYes
- AF-S (Silent Wave Motor)Yes
- Internal FocusingYes
- Minimum Focus Distance8.53 ft.(2.6m)
- Focus ModeAuto, Manual, Manual/Auto, Auto/Manual
- E-typeYes
- Filter Size40.5mm
- Accepts Filter TypeSlip-in
- Compatible with Nikon AF-S TeleconvertersYes
- Approx. Dimensions (Diameter x Length)6.3 in.159.5 mmx14.09 in.358 mm
- Approx. Weight134 oz.3800 g
- Lens TypePrime
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