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Nikon 400mm f/2.8E FL AF-S

Newest Nikon 400mm f/2.8E FL AF-S (FX, DX and 35mm coverage, 40.5mm filters, 134 oz./8.4 pounds/3,800g, 8.5'/2.6m close focus, about $12,000). enlarge.

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July 2014   Nikon Reviews   Nikon Lenses    All Reviews

Nikon 400mm f/2.8 AI-s (1985-2002)

Nikon 400mm f/2.8 AF-I (1994-1998)

Nikon 400mm f/2.8 AF-S (1998-2001)

Nikon 400mm f/2.8 AF-S II (2001-2007)

Nikon 400mm f/2.8 VR (2007-2014)

Nikon 400mm f/2.8 FL (2014-)

 

All have:

Tripod collar.

Fantastic optical quality.

AF lock buttons, excpt on the manual focus lens.

9-bladed diaphragm that stops down to f/22.

 

Lens
Dates
New from previous model
Close Focus
Max Repro Ratio
Optics
Aperture Ring
Diaphrgam blades
Filter

Diameter

Length
(from flange)

Weight
Number Made
AI-s
1985-2002
ultra speed ultra tele

13'

4m

1:8.3
8/6
Yes
Straight
52mm drop-in
163mm
378mm
5,150g
2,700
AF-I
1994-1998
Fast autofocus

10.8'

3.3m

1:11?
10/7
Yes
Straight
52mm drop-in
158mm
376mm
6,600g
1,600
AF-S
1998-2001
Instant manual focus override

12.5'

3.8m

1:8.3
11/9
Yes
Rounded
52mm drop-in
160mm
352mm
4,800g
2,100
AF-S II
2001-2007
Lighter weight and closer focus

11.5'

3.5m

1:7.6
11/9
Yes
Rounded
52mm drop-in
160mm
352mm
4,440g
2,100
VR
2007-2014
Vibration reduction and closer focus

9.5'

2.9m

1:6.2
14/11
no
Rounded
52mm drop-in
160mm
368mm
4,620g

7,000

possibly still in
production

FL
2014-
Much lighter weight and closest focus ever

8.5'

2.6m

1:5.9
16/12
no
Rounded
40.5mm drop-in
160mm
358mm

3,800g

new

 

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