Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR lens announcement:
- @ Nikon.com
- @ Nikon Imaging
- Sample images
- Price: $2,696.95 (available on March 19 2013, see pre-order options)
Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR lens MTF charts:
Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR lens design:
Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR lens specifications:
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Focal length
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80-400 mm
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Maximum aperture
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f/4.5-5.6
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Minimum aperture
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f/32-40
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Lens construction
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20 elements in 12 groups (including four ED glass and one Super ED glass elements, and Nano Crystal Coat)
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Angle of view
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30°10′ – 6°10′ (20° – 4° with Nikon DX format)
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Minimum focus distance
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1.75 m/5.74 ft from focal plane (1.5 m/4.92 ft in MF)
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Maximum reproduction ratio
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1/5.7x (1/5.1x in MF)
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No. of diaphragm blades
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9 (rounded)
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Filter-attachment size
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77 mm
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Diameter x length
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Approximately 95.5 x 203 mm/3.8 x 8.0 in.
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Weight (Based on CIPA Guidelines)
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Approximately 1570 g/3.5 lb (with tripod mounting collar); approximately 1480 g/3.3 lb (without tripod mounting collar)
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Supplied accessories
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77 mm snap-on Front Lens Cap LC-77, Rear Lens Cap LF-4, Bayonet Hood HB-65, Flexible Lens Pouch CL-M2
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Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR lens features:
- A 5x FX-format compatible telephoto zoom lens covering focal lengths of 80-400 mm
- Four ED lens elements and one super ED lens element adopted for advanced optical performance
- Nano Crystal Coat adopted to effectively reduce ghost and flare
- VR performance equivalent to a 4-step increase in shutter speed (tested in accordance with CIPA guidelines at a focal length of 400 mm)
- Equipped with an SWM for an AF system that is both quiet and one of the fastest in its class
- Three focus modes: A/M, M/A, M
- When used with a camera that supports autofocusing with lenses with a maximum aperture of f/8, AF is possible even when a 1.4x teleconverter is used
Press release:
Nikon Zooms In on Ultra Telephoto Versatility with the AF-S NIKKOR 80-400mm f4.5-5.6G ED VR Lens
Newest High-Power NIKKOR Lens Offers Photographers the Long Reach and Exceptional Clarity Needed in the Field and on the Sidelines
MELVILLE, N.Y. – Today, Nikon Inc. introduced the AF-S NIKKOR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR, a versatile FX-format telephoto zoom lens designed to provide top-class performance and a long reach for a variety of shooting scenarios. Sporting a long 5x zoom range, the 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G is capable of capturing vivid colors with exquisite sharpness, whether shooting stills or HD video. Ideal for sports and nature photography, the addition of the AF-S NIKKOR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR reaffirms Nikon’s commitment to providing a stable of lensing options for all types of photographers.
“Nikon’s next generation of the 80-400mm lens gives advanced photographers yet another top-quality NIKKOR lens to help capture every precise moment with intense detail and exceptional clarity,” said Bo Kajiwara, Vice President of Marketing, Planning and Customer Experience, Nikon Inc. “It’s a one lens solution that combines a versatile 5x zoom range, long focal length and core Nikon technologies to help create beautiful stills and HD video.”
High-Performance, High-Power Zoom
Nikon’s newest telephoto zoom lens features a versatile 80-400mm focal length (5x zoom equivalent) that offers photographers a high-power FX-format lensing option to help capture stunning stills and HD video. Whether birding or shooting from the stands, the lens is also compatible with DX-format bodies to extend the maximum reach to 120-600mm (35mm equivalent). Additionally, alongside a 1.4x teleconverter, the lens can be expanded to an f/8 aperture to retain compatibility with the AF system on the most recent Nikon D-SLR cameras.
The AF-S NIKKOR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR is loaded with essential NIKKOR technologies to help ensure top performance for the advanced photographer, including Vibration Reduction (VR) allowing for up to four stops of image stabilization while Auto tripod detection VR allows for effortless stabilization when mounted on a tripod. The lens sports Nikon’s exclusive Nano Crystal Coat to prevent ghost and flare, a Silent Wave Motor (SWM) to ensure fast and quiet AF operation, and two focusing modes including M/A (AF with manual override) and M (manual). A new optical formula features 20 elements in 12 groups and includes one Super ED Glass Element and four ED glass elements for maximum clarity in a wide variety of shooting environments.
Price and Availability
The AF-S NIKKOR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR will be available in early April 2013 for a suggested retail price (SRP) of $2,699.95.* For more information on these and other NIKKOR lenses as well as other Nikon products, please visit www.nikonusa.com.
