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

Announced May 14, 2014 •
Telephoto prime lens | Nikon F (FX) | 2217
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Nikon AF-S FX NIKKOR 400mm f/2.8E FL ED Vibration Reduction Fixed Zoom Lens with Auto Focus for Nikon DSLR Cameras
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Announced May 14, 2014
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The AF-S Nikkor 400mm f/2.8E FL ED VR is the latest iteration of Nikon's professional telephoto prime for sports and wildlife photographers. It promises improved autofocus, exposure accuracy and speed, while being 816g (nearly 2lb) lighter than its predecessor. It uses an electromagnetic diaphragm controller for improved exposure stability during continuous shooting, and a new VR Sport Mode recognizes panning motion to provide accurate compensation for camera shake.

Product timeline
Nikon announces updated 400mm F2.8 telephoto and 1.4x teleconverter
May 14, 2014
Quick specs
Lens type Prime lens
Focal length 400 mm
Image stab. Yes (Up to 4 stops stabilisation)
Lens mount Nikon F (FX)
Max aperture F2.8
Min aperture F22
Min focus 2.60 m (102.36″)
Max magnification 0.16×
Weight 3800 g (8.38 lb)
Length 358 mm (14.09″)

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