Nikon 200-500mm f/5.6E vs 200-400mm f/4G II vs 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G Specs Comparison
Here is a quick specs comparison for the Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR lens, Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II Lens, Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR Lens. You can take a look at the key differences between the three Nikkor lenses.
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR Lens ($1,396.95): Wherever your passion lies, this outstanding super telephoto zoom lens can bring it into focus. This lens features 3 ED elements and a 9-blade rounded aperture. It has a minimum focus distance of 2.2m/7.1ft throughout the entire focal range, uses 95mm filters and also supports 1.4X, 1.7X, and 2.0X teleconverters.
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II Lens ($6,749): The AF-S 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II is a versatile, powerful super-telephoto zoom lens that’s perfect for sports and wildlife shooting, while offering a constant maximum aperture throughout the entire zoom range and VR II Image Stabilization which enables handheld shooting at up to 4 shutter speeds slower than would otherwise be possible.
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR Lens ($2,696.95): If you’re looking for a compact, versatile telephoto zoom lens that handles portraiture as well as it handles long-distance wildlife and action photography, look no further than the AF-S NIKKOR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR. This lens features an extensive zoom range of 80-400mm, with the DX-format equivalent of 120-600mm, encompassing both portrait and long-reaching telephoto focal lengths to suit working with a variety of subjects. Travel light. Shoot with confidence.
Nikon 200-500mm f/5.6E vs 200-400mm f/4G II vs 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G Specs Comparison
Feature | Nikon 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR | Nikon 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II | Nikon 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR |
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Focal Length Range | 200-500mm | 200-400mm | 80-400mm |
Zoom Ratio | 2.5x | 2.0x | 5x |
Focal Length | — | — | — |
Maximum Aperture | f/5.6 | f/4 | f/4.5-5.6 |
Minimum Aperture | f/32 | f/32 | f/32-40 |
Format | FX/35mm | FX/35mm | FX/35mm |
Maximum Angle of View (DX-format) | 8°00′ | 8° | 20° |
Minimum Angle of View (DX-format) | 3°10′ | 4° | 4° |
Maximum Angle of View (FX-format) | 12°20′ | 12°20′ | 30°10′ |
Minimum Angle of View (FX-format) | 5°00′ | 6°10′ | 6°10′ |
Maximum Reproduction Ratio | 0.22x | 0.27x | 0.2x |
Lens Elements | 19 | 24 | 20 |
Lens Groups | 12 | 17 | 12 |
Compatible Format(s) | FX
DX |
FX
DX FX in DX Crop Mode 35mm Film |
FX
DX FX in DX Crop Mode 35mm Film |
VR (Vibration Reduction) Image Stabilization | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 | 9 |
Nano Crystal Coat | — | Yes | Yes |
ED Glass Elements | 3 | 4 | 4 |
Aspherical Elements | — | — | — |
Super Integrated Coating | Yes | — | Yes |
AF-S (Silent Wave Motor) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Internal Focusing | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Minimum Focus Distance | 7.2ft.(2.2m) | 6.6ft.(2.0m)6.41.95 | 5.74ft.(1.75m) |
Close Range Correction | — | — | — |
Focus Mode | Manual
Manual/Auto |
Auto
Manual Manual/Auto |
Auto
Manual Auto/Manual |
Rear Focusing | — | — | — |
Filter Size | 95mm | 52mm | 77mm |
Accepts Filter Type | Screw-on | Drop-in | Screw-on |
Approx. Dimensions (Diameter x Length) | 4.2in.(108mm)x10.5in.(267.5mm) | 4.9in.(124mm)x14.4in.(365mm) | 3.8in.(95.5mm)x8.0in.(203mm) |
Approx. Weight | 81.2 oz.(2300g) | 118.5 oz.(3360g) | 56 oz.(1570g) including tripod collar |
Price | $1,396.95 | $6,749 | $2,696.95 |
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