Travel light and shoot with confidence. Capture beautiful portraits with softly blurred backgrounds, then zoom in with super-telephoto power and capture nature, sports and more. Nikon VR (Vibration Reduction) image stabilization provides 4 stops* of blur free handheld shooting, assuring dramatically sharper still images and HD video capture.

Tech Specs

  • Focal Length Range

    Focal Length Range

    80 - 400mm
  • Maximum Aperture

    Maximum Aperture

    f/ 4.5-5.6
  • Format

    FX/35mm
  • VR (Vibration Reduction) Image Stabilization

    VR (Vibration Reduction) Image Stabilization

    Yes
  • Nano Crystal Coat

    Yes
  • AF-S (Silent Wave Motor)

    AF-S (Silent Wave Motor)

    Yes
  • Approx. Dimensions (Diameter x Length)

    Approx. Dimensions (Diameter x Length)

    3.8 in. (95.5 mm) x 8 in. (203 mm)
  • Approx. Weight

    Approx. Weight

    56 oz. (1570 g)
  • Mount Type
    Nikon F-Bayonet
  • Focal Length Range
    80 - 400mm
  • Zoom Ratio
    5x
  • Maximum Aperture
    f/ 4.5-5.6
  • Minimum Aperture
    f/ 32
  • Format
    FX/35mm
  • Maximum Angle of View (DX-format)
    20°
  • Minimum Angle of View (DX-format)
  • Maximum Angle of View (FX-format)
    30°10'
  • Minimum Angle of View (FX-format)
    6°10'
  • Maximum Reproduction Ratio
    0.2xx
  • Lens Construction Elements
    20
  • Lens Construction Groups
    12
  • Compatible Format(s)
    FX, DX, FX in DX Crop Mode, 35mm Film
  • VR (Vibration Reduction) Image Stabilization
    Yes
  • Diaphragm Blades
    9
  • Distance Information
    Yes
  • Nano Crystal Coat
    Yes
  • ED Glass Elements
    4
  • Super ED Glass Elements
    1
  • Super Integrated Coating
    Yes
  • Autofocus
    Yes
  • AF-S (Silent Wave Motor)
    Yes
  • Internal Focusing
    Yes
  • Minimum Focus Distance
    (1.75m)
  • Focus Mode
    Auto, Manual, Auto/Manual
  • G-type
    Yes
  • Filter Size
    77mm
  • Accepts Filter Type
    Screw-on
  • Compatible with Nikon AF-S Teleconverters
    Yes
  • Approx. Dimensions (Diameter x Length)
    3.8 in. (95.5 mm) x 8 in. (203 mm)
  • Approx. Weight
    56 oz. (1570 g)
  • Lens Type
    Zoom

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