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NIKKOR 180-400mm F/4E TC1.4 FL ED VR

Nikon F (DX/FX) Autofocus OIS

NIKKOR 180-400mm F/4E TC1.4 FL ED VR

Focal length
180–400 mm
Aperture
f/4
Weight
3500 g
Filter diameter
40.5 mm
Min. focus distance
200 cm
Length
362.5 mm
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At a Glance

This telephoto zoom spans 180-400 mm on Nikon F-Mount for full frame and holds f/4 across the whole range. A built-in 1.4x teleconverter can be switched in, and it also has an optical stabilizer and weather sealing. At 3.5 kg it is heavy, yet it reaches a magnification of 1:4. It points toward sports and wildlife photography.

Good for

  • Sports
  • Wildlife
  • Landscape

Worth knowing

  • At 3.5 kg it is heavy: a monopod or tripod helps for longer sessions.

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
180 mm
Max. focal length
400 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/4
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/4
Min. aperture
f/32
Elements
27
Groups
19
Weight
3,500 g (7.72 lb)
Filter diameter
40.5 mm
Min. focus distance
200 cm (entire zoom range)
Max. magnification
1:4 (0.25×)
Length
362.5 mm (14.27 in)
Diameter
128 mm (5.04 in)
Announced
January 2018

Manufacturer data: imaging.nikon.com, nikon.com

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Which cameras does the NIKKOR 180-400mm F/4E TC1.4 FL ED VR fit?

The NIKKOR 180-400mm F/4E TC1.4 FL ED VR is a full-frame lens for Nikon F-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Nikon F-Mount cameras its field of view equals 270-600 mm in full-frame terms.

Nikon F-Mount cameras

Full frame:
Nikon D6,Nikon D780,Nikon D850,Nikon D5,Nikon D810A,Nikon D4S,Nikon D810,Nikon D750,Nikon Df,Nikon D610,Nikon D4,Nikon D800,Nikon D800E,Nikon D600,Nikon D3S,Nikon D3X,Nikon D700
APS-C:
Nikon D3500,Nikon D7500,Nikon D500,Nikon D3400,Nikon D5600,Nikon D5500,Nikon D7200,Nikon D3300,Nikon D7100,Nikon D5300,Nikon D3200,Nikon D5200,Nikon D5100,Nikon D7000,Nikon D3100,Nikon D300S,Nikon D5000,Nikon D3000,Nikon D90,Nikon D60

With the Nikon FTZ II / FTZ the lens can also be used on Nikon Z (DX/FX) cameras.

NIKKOR 180-400mm F/4E TC1.4 FL ED VR compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Nikon F-Mount lenses.

LensNIKKOR 180-400mm F/4E TC1.4 FL ED VRNikon AF-S Nikkor 200-400mm f/4G ED VR IINikon AF-S Nikkor 200-400mm f/4G ED-IF VRTamron SP AF 200-500mm F/5-6.3 Di LD (IF)
Focal length180-400 mm200-400 mm200-400 mm200-500 mm
Max. aperturef/4f/4f/4f/5-6.3
Weight3,500 g3,360 g3,275 g1,226 g
Filter diameter40.5 mm52 mm52 mm86 mm
Min. focus distance200 cm195 cm200 cm250 cm
Length362.5 mm365 mm365 mm224.5 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationyesyesyesno
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NIKKOR 180-400mm F/4E TC1.4 FL ED VR: FAQ

Does the NIKKOR 180-400mm F/4E TC1.4 FL ED VR have autofocus?

Yes, the NIKKOR 180-400mm F/4E TC1.4 FL ED VR has autofocus.

Does the NIKKOR 180-400mm F/4E TC1.4 FL ED VR have image stabilization?

Yes, the NIKKOR 180-400mm F/4E TC1.4 FL ED VR has optical image stabilization.

How much does the NIKKOR 180-400mm F/4E TC1.4 FL ED VR weigh?

The NIKKOR 180-400mm F/4E TC1.4 FL ED VR weighs 3,500 g. It is 362.5 mm long with a diameter of 128 mm.

What filter size does the NIKKOR 180-400mm F/4E TC1.4 FL ED VR use?

The NIKKOR 180-400mm F/4E TC1.4 FL ED VR takes 40.5 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the NIKKOR 180-400mm F/4E TC1.4 FL ED VR focus?

The minimum focus distance of the NIKKOR 180-400mm F/4E TC1.4 FL ED VR is 200 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the NIKKOR 180-400mm F/4E TC1.4 FL ED VR a full-frame lens?

Yes, the NIKKOR 180-400mm F/4E TC1.4 FL ED VR covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 270-600 mm in full-frame terms.

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