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Nikon AF-S 400mm f/2.8E FL ED VR : Specifications and Opinions

Nikon AF-S 400mm f/2.8E FL ED VR

The Nikon AF-S 400mm f/2.8E FL ED VR is a supertele lens for FF and APS-C, manufactured from 2014. The focus is done by Ultrasonic AF Motor (Ring-USM), it has image stabilization. The average price, when it has been added to the JuzaPhoto database, is 11000 €;

23 users have given it an average vote of 9.9 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	400 mm
Angle of view	6.2°
Format	FF, APS-C
Max. aperture	f/2.8
Aperture blades	9
Lenses/Groups	16 elements in 12 groups
Min. focus distance	2.60 meters
Reproduction ratio	0.16x
Features
Stabilization	Yes (built in lens)
Focus	Ultrasonic AF Motor (Ring-USM)
Internal Focus	Yes
Built and notes
Tripod ring	Yes
Extenders	Yes
Filters	41 mm
Lens hood	Yes, supplied
Weather sealing	Yes
Weight	3800 g
Dimensions	160 x 358 mm
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Reviews

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The following opinions have been automatically translated with Google Translate.

Negroponte

sent on June 10, 2025

Pros: probably impossible to find better

Cons: Weight, overall dimensions

Opinion: I am not a owner but a user, who then changes little. A friend lends it to me relatively frequently and I use it here in Guatemala, Central America, in stakeouts in the jungle, because transporting and handling it freehand becomes a tiring operation. Its sharpness, color quality, blur, autofocus speed are unsurpassed (I say it anyway, without fear of denial, even if I haven't tried other 400mm f/2.8). You fall madly in love when you have the opportunity to make the most of it, that is, at f/2.8 in very dark environments for very complicated subjects, especially birds. Once you understand how wonderful it is, going back is very hard, because you know that there is nothing better and you have to settle for compromises. Here, with this jewel you don't compromise. Thanks to him, I was able to portray two species of birds (one is the Grallaria guatimalensis and the other a few days ago the Crypturellus cinnamomeus) super difficult to photograph because of their behavior and habitat perpetually immersed in semi-darkness, bringing home results of the highest level. I feel privileged to be able to understand the enormous value, not only economic, and to be able to enjoy a dream goal.

Fabrinikon

sent on October 08, 2022

Pros: Blurry, colors, detail, AF

Cons: Cluttered and taken, I don't see any others.

Opinion: Taken used here on juza at a "good" price. Personally I come from the 500 PF, so in terms of dimensions and weights the difference is considerable. Freehand use is manageable, not for long periods of course. Combined with the Z9 the detail that is returned by the images is excellent, especially up to medium distances. On the long it loses a hair. The AF is fast both smooth and paired with CT (TC 1.7II in my case). With CT the images are a little softer. The blurry is gorgeous. Unfortunately the 400 Z is out of all budget otherwise I would have taken that.

Marcoalberto

sent on February 23, 2020

Pros: blurred,use with multiplier

Cons: maybe clutter

Opinion: It is true, as they say, the blurred is really amazing, you can also use it freehand. The sharpness is really on good levels. At the same time I was able to always take used the 300 f2.8 and I have to say that the 300 f2.8 with its price-quality ratio, as used,perhaps it is better than the 400, in terms of manegeability, because the quality of the photo is just as exceptional.

Paoligno82

sent on August 03, 2017

Pros: Lightness (to be a 2.8), AF Speed, Sharpness, Blurred, Contrast

Cons: No counter if not the price

Opinion: I go from the opposite to the only one, the price this lens costs as a car ... if it is used it makes a good deal as I did. The quality is spatial, at every focal length and distance. The slimming treatment to which they have undergone is remarkable and now you can even mark your own free-hand. Even with the converter keeps an awesome sharpness, so is that I sold the 500 and I think I will only use this canvas from now on.

Photos taken with Nikon AF-S 400mm f/2.8E FL ED VR

Tusker in the blue forest

by Paolo Stella
106 comments, 19717 views [editors pick]

HI RES 39.3 MP

The dance of flowers

by Mario Vigo
159 comments, 17456 views [editors pick]

HI RES 6.8 MP

At times I get angry.

by Marco Mercuri
101 comments, 17882 views [editors pick]

HI RES 3.8 MP

In Savannah Gold

by Mario Vigo
143 comments, 15135 views

HI RES 4.9 MP

The feathers of the Goshawk

by Mario Vigo
110 comments, 16350 views [editors pick]

HI RES 15.4 MP

The lookout... at the top is better

by Paolo Stella
79 comments, 15444 views

HI RES 9.4 MP

Light and Dust

by Mario Vigo
101 comments, 10575 views [editors pick]

HI RES 3.8 MP

As in a dream

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90 comments, 7072 views [editors pick]

HI RES 10.7 MP

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Night flight

by Mario Vigo
102 comments, 8750 views [editors pick]

HI RES 15.4 MP

Emerald Tucanetto

by Mario Vigo
78 comments, 8531 views [editors pick]

HI RES 6.8 MP

Blue dacne

by Mario Vigo
66 comments, 6520 views [editors pick]

HI RES 5.2 MP

Attack on Mom!

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82 comments, 5956 views [editors pick]

Walking in the gold

by Mario Vigo
54 comments, 3552 views [editors pick]

HI RES 3.8 MP

Effusions at sunset.

by Marco Mercuri
48 comments, 6668 views

HI RES 3.8 MP

Dragonflies at sunset

by Blennius
34 comments, 1770 views [editors pick]

In the dust

by Mario Vigo
73 comments, 5626 views

HI RES 3.8 MP

King of the kings

by Makara
35 comments, 7112 views

With wings unfolded

by Mario Vigo
67 comments, 4590 views

HI RES 9.2 MP

Golden crowns

by Mario Vigo
59 comments, 5857 views

HI RES 4.0 MP

High Key Flight

by Mario Vigo
47 comments, 6218 views

HI RES 3.8 MP

Games in the golden light

by Mario Vigo
66 comments, 3934 views

HI RES 8.4 MP

Morning cuddles

by Mario Vigo
37 comments, 3633 views [editors pick]

HI RES 3.8 MP

Tim

by Mario Vigo
60 comments, 5572 views

HI RES 3.8 MP

Snowy Owl

by Mario Vigo
69 comments, 3054 views

HI RES 10.7 MP

Maternal Affection

by Mario Vigo
69 comments, 4107 views

HI RES 15.4 MP

Snowy, New York

by Mario Vigo
51 comments, 3602 views

HI RES 12.8 MP

Games in the dust

by Mario Vigo
61 comments, 4624 views

HI RES 3.8 MP

The jump of the Bustard

by Mario Vigo
46 comments, 4816 views

HI RES 15.4 MP

Jump over mom!

by Paolo Stella
30 comments, 6202 views [editors pick]

HI RES 11.2 MP

The colors of the yellow front

by Mario Vigo
63 comments, 3201 views

HI RES 11.5 MP

Fear

by Paolo Stella
37 comments, 3325 views [editors pick]

HI RES 13.6 MP

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Ermine, white on green

by Jonathan Giovannini
25 comments, 2046 views

Sulphur tucano

by Mario Vigo
59 comments, 3445 views

HI RES 15.4 MP

Rising up

by Mario Vigo
55 comments, 2526 views

HI RES 6.8 MP

The king of the savanna.

by Marco Mercuri
27 comments, 5390 views

HI RES 3.8 MP

Malaika, an indomitable huntress

by Marco Mercuri
55 comments, 4402 views

The meal of Jay.

by Marco Mercuri
34 comments, 6242 views

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