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Nikon AF-S 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 G ED VR : Specifications and Opinions

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

The Nikon AF-S 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 G ED VR is a tele lens for FF and APS-C, manufactured from 2013 to 2025 (discontinued). The focus is done by Ultrasonic AF Motor (Ring-USM), it has image stabilization.

53 users have given it an average vote of 9.1 out of 10.

MOUNT

This lens is available with the following mounts:

Nikon F: this lens is compatible with reflex fullframe and APS-C Nikon.

Specifications
Focal lenght	80-400 mm
Angle of view	30.3 - 6.2°
Format	FF, APS-C
Max. aperture	f/4.5-5.6
Aperture blades	9
Lenses/Groups	20 elements in 12 groups
Min. focus distance	1.75 meters
Reproduction ratio	0.20x
Features
Zoom type	Ring, external
Stabilization	Yes (built in lens)
Focus	Ultrasonic AF Motor (Ring-USM)
Internal Focus	Yes
Built and notes
Tripod ring	Yes
Extenders	Yes
Filters	77 mm
Lens hood	Yes, supplied
Weather sealing	Yes
Weight	1570 g
Dimensions	96 x 203 mm
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The following opinions have been automatically translated with Google Translate.

Massimo Bernazzi

sent on May 07, 2024

Pros: Stabilizer - Excursion that basically makes it very versatile and almost all-rounder

Cons: I didn't detect it, the weight is a consequence of the increasingly rare build quality...

Opinion: I wasn't looking for a razor because it's not needed for the photos I take, in fact I just don't like razors at any focal length, I use it very often without a monopod or tripod and the image in good light conditions does not blur, excellent color rendering, image if you want pasty and very pleasant. It looks very good with its cordura case that never uncomfortable, always be careful to lock with its slider when not in use in order to avoid internal movements that could damage it, from 80 to 400 there is a ratio of 1/5 ....

Lamberto

sent on December 16, 2021

Pros: It seemed to the touch a nice lens in the store but the joy of having it lasted a little only a week , unfortunately I took it in a closed box, trusting the brand and the beautiful performance of some Nikon AFS-g series that I own

Cons: At the minimum distance I think it reached about 250 mm, colors completely out of the usual Nikon colors even the mechanics I did not like and the rendering to infinity was horrible details despite the day was clear seemed blurred (maybe it was an unlucky specimen)

Opinion: I took it used and it looked good but after a week I began to dream of it even at night I resold it in the store putting back a 25 percent. No more closed-box Nikon, I think the days of Ais or even AFd that could be taken safely even used are over. Sorry to criticize so this Nikkor but we are completely out of the 300 afd I sold to take this 80-400

Aboeroba

sent on December 16, 2021

Pros: Versatile, relatively light, tropicalized

Cons: Noisy AF, price from new out of the market

Opinion: I took it for the need to have a lot of hiking and good quality on trips and weekends, despite the negative reviews compared to 200-500. Used with the Mirrorless Z50 and z6ii I find it amazing and I do not share the defects that are attributed to it by users with SLRs. It probably suffers a lot from front/back focus with SLR and the different AF system of the Z series helps it great! I confirm that on my D850 it was very bad. I also use a 500 f4 and obviously the sharpness is not the same but on Z50 it is very performing. It would take new reviews of old zooms like this made on the Z series. I would like to understand how true it is of what I have noticed! Alexander

Siraimon

sent on July 18, 2021

Pros: Sharpness, weight, autofocus

Cons: Hard zoom dial. Stabilizer not excellent, price of the new.

Opinion: Purchased used to replace the excellent 70-300 VR. For sure the sharpness is very good. The freehand weight is also well manageable, although in the long run it makes itself felt. The stabilizer did not excite me. Difficult to maneuver the zoom ring, hard and with jamming. Big flaw for those who pirate photos of fast-moving subjects. Autofocus remarkable for accuracy and speed. Solid and robust construction. For the rest excellent lens at affordable price if you find it used. The price of the new one seems to me to be disproportionate to the overall quality of the lens.

MaxG.

sent on March 10, 2020

Pros: Discreetly light and short even at 400. Not bad sharpness. Amazing vr

Cons: A little "fat" to gibble with your hand. Glacier zoom and focus reverse -at least according to what I like - fluid zoom but in a bit masculine to be operated compared to for example to the 70 200 vr 1. The lampshade covers the zoom ring when fitted in reverse. New cost

Opinion: At first glance it gives the idea of being stocky but not exaggerated. A little more than 28-70 2.8 but then it is that little more that exceeds the capacity of the hand. I hope to get used to it. It reminds so much of the 'family' of the 24-120 f4 as construction and performance. Optically very good (the 24-120 f4 does not make sense to be so minted, at most it is a less bright thread, but good). Construction a step lighter than the PRO canons, but well done. Smooth I liked right away already doing the AF tuning end. You immediately see it's the sharp ones. A nice spread over the 70-200 vr 1 duplicate and the old AF-D (which were comparable). With the kenko 1.4 300 per dgx goes optically agree but the vr even if working emits strange sounds of anxiety. Probably over 450-500 mm can be worth it especially on sensors that are not too dense. On the d800e probably croppare is not so pejorative and light/ISO gains. With the TC-20E II, on the other hand, the VR works well but you lose the AF at about 150mm depending on the contrast. The sharpness plummets enough. I also do not want to do this because with f11 the ISO skyrocket and the possible advantage is thwarted by noise. However with a greater use I will be able to add some more information . PS I bought used guaranteed 1 year at 1150 (which does not seem bad) and compared to the 500/600 of a used vr 1 is worth them all. The only one mole is larger. The construction of the vr1 looked more PRO as all the optics of the era. Another little note. being the lampshade quite large, if "parked" in reverse, completely covers a dial. zoom (as reversed) and therefore for a shot on the fly you need to remove it to operate it.

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