AF VR Zoom-Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED (5.0x)

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Compact, lightweight telephoto zoom lens with Vibration Reduction

2000 Release

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Main Features

VR operation offers the equivalent of using a shutter speed 3 stops (eight times) faster*
Vibration Reduction for the viewfinder is cancelable to conserve battery power
Panning is automatically detected
Three ED glass elements ensure superior optical performance
Nine-blade rounded diaphragm achieves a natural blur for out-of-focus elements

*As determined by Nikon performance tests.

Specifications



Lens construction		17 elements in 11 groups (3 ED glass elements)

Picture angle		30°10' - 6°10' [20° - 4° with Nikon digital cameras (Nikon DX format)]

Focal-length scale		80, 105, 135, 200, 300, 400mm

Number of diaphragm blades		9 (rounded)

Minimum f/stop		32

Closest focusing distance		2.3m

Maximum reproduction ratio		1/4.8

Zoom control		Manual, via separate zoom ring

Macro focusing		N/A

Focus-limit switch:		Available

M/A mode		N/A

Focus lock button		N/A

Weight (approx.):		1,360g (1,210g without tripod mounting foot)

Dimensions (approx.) (from the camera’s lens mounting flange)		91×171 mm

Lens cap		Snap-on

Lens hood		HB-24 (supplied)

Lens case		CL-M1 (supplied)

Tripod collar		Does have (detachable and rotatable)

External front filter attachment frame		Does not rotate

External front filter		77mm

Slip-on filter		N/A

Built-in/rear filter		N/A

Circular polarizing filter		Usable.

Circular polarizing filter II		Usable, even with dedicated Lens Hood HB-24.

AF-3		Usable. (2)

AF-4		Usable. (3): ( ) Indicates maximum number of usable hoods (HN-36 for AF-3/HN-37 for AF-4).

Infrared compensation scale		Does have (only for 80mm)

Supplied accessories		77mm snap-on front lens cap, Rear lens cap LF-1, Bayonet Hood HB-24, Soft Pouch CL-M1

Aperture ring		Does have

Distance scale		Does have

Material of bayonet ring		Metal
Note: VR operation works with the Nikon F6, F5, F100, F80, F75, F65, D3, D700, D2-series, D1-series, D300, D200, D100, D90, D80, D70-series, D60, D50 and D40-series.