Nikon
AF-S NIKKOR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR
Telephoto Zoom Lens
With a broad focal range, the AF-S NIKKOR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR lens from Nikon is well-suited to everything from portraiture to wildlife and action photography. It is compatible with both FX and DX-sized image sensors, and will provide a 120-600mm equivalent focal length range when used with DX-format.
The optical design features one super ED (Extra-low Dispersion) and four ED glass elements to help minimise chromatic aberrations throughout the zoom range for a higher degree of image sharpness, clarity, and colour fidelity. A Super Integrated Coating and Nano Crystal Coat have also been applied to the individual elements to reduce surface reflections, helping to prevent lens flare and ghosting. This is complimented by built-in Vibration Reduction image stabilisation to provide up to four shutter speed steps of shake compensation for sharper hand held images. A dedicated VR setting for tripods is also available for producing the sharpest imagery possible without countering the effects of the image stabilisation system.
A Silent Wave Motor (SWM) focusing system ensures autofocus is fast and quiet, and an internal focusing design maintains the compact design of the lens. Distance information is displayed on an analog scale through a sealed window. In addition to regular autofocus and manual focus, two other focusing modes are available: A/M (Auto-Priority Manual Mode) for easy transitioning from autofocus to manual during AF operation, and M/A (autofocus with manual override, MF priority) to allow switching from AF to MF with no lag time by simply turning the focusing ring. A focus limiter switch on the lens barrel allows you to set a predetermined focus range for faster focusing, and a zoom lock switch on the lens barrel keeps the lens set on an established focal length to prevent changes when moving the lens.