Nikon
400mm f/3.5
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October 2007 . July 2008
Top Specs Performance Recommendations
The SB-400 was introduced on November 16th, 2007.
Top Introduction Performance Recommendations
Focal Length: 28-70mm. Used on a DX camera it gives angles of view similar to what a 43-107mm lens would give on an FX or 35mm film camera. See also Crop Factor.
Filters: 39mm in drop-in holder. Nikon part number for NC filter (only): 2478NASI
Caps: Fake leather front sock, stiff front.
Case: CL-61A tube.
History
1976-77 ED-IF non-AI, world's fastest 400mm. (made 23). glossy bloack
1977-1982: AI, made 3,500
1982-2005 AI-s, made 8,000.
Top Introduction Specs Recommendations
OK Hand held at 1/250.
NG slower than 1/60 on pod.
Axial and lateral color
no dstortiom
sharp all apertures
15' 4.5m close focus
9 blades
8 elements in 6 groups
f/22
1:9.8.
122mm and 39mm filters
2 ED elements
TC-301: Bad Bokeh wide open. Not that sharp(?) Can be iffy focussing (T7.1, especially with heat waves)
Top Introduction Specs Performance
We'll see when I get one.
PLUG
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