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

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

Focal length
400 mm
Aperture
f/2.8
Weight
3800 g
Filter diameter
40.5 mm
Min. focus distance
260 cm
Length
358 mm
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At a Glance

This super-telephoto prime for Nikon F-mount full frame combines 400 mm with a very wide f/2.8 aperture and an optical stabilizer. At 3.8 kg the lens is heavy, and it comes with a tripod collar. The minimum focus distance is 2.6 m. It targets wildlife, birds and sports, where reach counts.

Good for

  • Wildlife
  • Birds
  • Sports

Worth knowing

  • At 3.8 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
400 mm
Max. focal length
400 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/2.8
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/2.8
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
16
Groups
12
Weight
3,800 g (8.38 lb)
Filter diameter
40.5 mm
Min. focus distance
260 cm (102.36 in)
Max. magnification
1:5.9 (0.17×)
Length
358 mm (14.09 in)
Diameter
159.5 mm (6.28 in)
Released
August 2014

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

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

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Compare with other lenses

Which cameras does the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 400mm f/2.8E FL ED VR fit?

The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 400mm f/2.8E 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 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.

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

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

LensNikon AF-S Nikkor 400mm f/2.8E FL ED VRNikon AF-S Nikkor 400mm f/2.8D ED-IF IINikon AF-S Nikkor 400mm f/2.8G ED VR IINikon AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G ED VR II
Focal length400 mm400 mm400 mm300 mm
Max. aperturef/2.8f/2.8f/2.8f/2.8
Weight3,800 g4,800 g4,620 g2,900 g
Filter diameter40.5 mm52 mm52 mm52 mm
Min. focus distance260 cm380 cm290 cm220 cm
Length358 mm352 mm368 mm267.5 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationyesnoyesyes
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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 400mm f/2.8E FL ED VR: FAQ

Does the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 400mm f/2.8E FL ED VR have autofocus?

Yes, the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 400mm f/2.8E FL ED VR has autofocus.

Does the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 400mm f/2.8E FL ED VR have image stabilization?

Yes, the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 400mm f/2.8E FL ED VR has optical image stabilization.

How much does the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 400mm f/2.8E FL ED VR weigh?

The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 400mm f/2.8E FL ED VR weighs 3,800 g. It is 358 mm long with a diameter of 159.5 mm.

What filter size does the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 400mm f/2.8E FL ED VR use?

The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 400mm f/2.8E FL ED VR takes 40.5 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 400mm f/2.8E FL ED VR focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 400mm f/2.8E FL ED VR is 260 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 400mm f/2.8E FL ED VR a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 400mm f/2.8E FL ED VR covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 600 mm in full-frame terms.

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