Nikkor 400mm f/2.8E AF-S FL ED VR Lens Specifications

bythom nikkor 400mm f28e
  • FX coverage
  • Autofocus (in-lens focus motor), rear focus
  • 16 elements in 12 groups, 2, Flourite, 2 ED elements, nano coating, Flourine coating on front element
  • 4° angle of view (DX diagonal) or 6°10’ (FX)
  • 9-blade rounded aperture diaphragm
  • smallest aperture is f/22
  • 40.5mm drop in filter
  • 8.5 ft (2.6m) minimum focus; 1:6.25 maximum reproduction ratio
  • 14.1 x 6.3" (358 x 159.5mm) long, diameter
  • 134 ounces (3800g) weight
  • included HK-38 slip on hood, CT-404 trunk case, LN-1 strap, 40.5mm NC filter, caps
  • US$12000
  • Model Number 2217
  • Announced May 2014

Note: E lenses will be essentially “maximum aperture only lenses” on many cameras made prior to the switch. This includes the F6, D1 series, D2 series, D40, D40x, D50, D60, D70, D70s, D80, D90, D100, D200, and D3000 bodies. Nikon erroneously labels these cameras as “incompatible” with E lenses, when it really is “losses functionality."

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