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- High-performance, high-power 5X (80-400mm) AF zoom lens with Vibration Reduction (VR) system
- New optical design incorporates three ED glass elements for superior optical performance throughout the entire zoom range
- Rounded diaphragm opening (9 blades) is especially good for close-ups and portraits
- High-performance Nikon Super Integrated Coating offers superior colour reproduction and minimises ghost and flare
- Built-in A/M switch enables instant switching from autofocus to manual focus (Lock mechanism provided)
- Focus range limiter for smooth focus operation
- Detachable tripod mounting foot provided
- Filter attachment does not rotate during focusing or zooming
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Manufacturer's Description
The 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED lens with an innovative Vibration Reduction (VR) system. This 5x high-power zoom lens allows handheld super-telephoto zoom shooting at dusk, at night and even in poorly lit interiors.
Nikon's VR system minimises image blur caused by camera shake, and offers the equivalent of shooting at a shutter speed three stops (eight times) faster (as determined by Nikon performance tests). For example, where photographers using a conventional lens would have to shoot at a shutter speed of 1/60 sec. to minimise image blur, with Nikon's VR system, they can obtain the same result with a shutter speed of 1/8 sec.
The lens also offers photographers the option of a natural viewfinder image even during VR operation. The VR system also detects automatically when the photographer is panning with the camera - no special mode is required.
In addition to Nikon's VR system, this lens incorporates three ED glass elements giving superior optical performance.
This lens is ideal for a wide range of picture taking situations, including portraits and sport.
Advantages of Nikon's VR system
Vibration Reduction (VR) minimises image blur caused by camera shake;VR operation offers the equivalent of using a shutter speed eight times faster (3 stops);Two VR modes are available: 1) Vibration Reduction for both the viewfinder image and the image on film. Moderate VR operation is executed to ensure viewing comfort for the viewfinder image. 2) VR for the image on the film only (conserves battery power);Panning is automatically detected;VR operation can be cancelled when not needed.
Note: VR operation works with the Nikon F5, F6, F100, F80, D1 and D2 cameras.
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80-400/4,5-5,6D ED AF VR
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65 of 67 people found the following review helpful
I have had this lens for a year now, and I still am extremely pleased with it. Even wide open it is quite sharp at 400 mm (some other reviewers say it is sharp until 300 mm but becomes soft at 400mm, mine does not). Focusing is not as fast as on AF-S lenses. Nikon alternatives are a. the 400mm F4, b. the überzoom 200-400 (a. and b. cost a multiple of the 80-400), c. a 2 times teleconvertor on the AFS 70-200VR which gives faster focusing but slightly softer images and is more expensive, d. a 1.4 times teleconvertor on a 300 F4, which costs about the same as the 80-400, does have AFS although the teleconvertor slows it down, but lacks the convenience of a zoom, or e. a 1.4 times teleconvertor on the glorious 300 F2.8, but this once again costs a multiple of the price of the 80-400.
To be short: the 80-400 is an affordable way to get excellent results up to 400 mm, if speed is not important. If speed is important and zoom is not, the most affordable alternative is the 300F4 + 1.4TC.
To be short: the 80-400 is an affordable way to get excellent results up to 400 mm, if speed is not important. If speed is important and zoom is not, the most affordable alternative is the 300F4 + 1.4TC.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
A great performer when lighting is good and you have time to enable focus, even on a D300 a bit slow to focus, but it is an old design without AFS, results are superb for a lens of this price, quiet heavy. I soon learnt why they have a tripod mount even though it is VR lens. At full zoom even at 1/400th you can get camera shake, VR will not stop that all of the time, use a monopod to ensure the sharpest results. At 200mm it is fine but the power of the lens will persuade you to zoom tighter, I can't resist it. Highly recomeneded though can't wait for the AIS version.
31 of 34 people found the following review helpful
I owned this lens for more than a year, and due to lack of use, (and a temptation to purchase the Nikon D200 (best purchase I've made for a superb camera!) to replace a great D100) I decided to sell my 80-400VR before the re-sale value of the D100 dropped too low!
I agree with the earlier review, initially I didn't find results, with slower speeds, what I expected, but, on a bright summer's day ... WOW! I have some of the best air display shots I could ever have wished for ... crystal clear! (VR lenses do take a bit of 'getting used to'!) With the addition of a polarising filter, the background deep blue sky and white clouds enhanced my photos superbly! I'm even proud enough to show them at my local camera club!! I miss this superb lens, so, guess what? It's on my want list again! I must say, though, my Nikon 18-200VR is also one of the best lenses I've ever owned. (Thank you Ken Rockwell's superb website for his recommendation!)
The 80-400VR is not the fastest lens in the world (hence the need for bright sunshine) but for it's price it's excellent value! Just make sure you buy your wife/girlfriend a superb present/holiday prior to 'appearing' with this 'monster' lens one day!!
I agree with the earlier review, initially I didn't find results, with slower speeds, what I expected, but, on a bright summer's day ... WOW! I have some of the best air display shots I could ever have wished for ... crystal clear! (VR lenses do take a bit of 'getting used to'!) With the addition of a polarising filter, the background deep blue sky and white clouds enhanced my photos superbly! I'm even proud enough to show them at my local camera club!! I miss this superb lens, so, guess what? It's on my want list again! I must say, though, my Nikon 18-200VR is also one of the best lenses I've ever owned. (Thank you Ken Rockwell's superb website for his recommendation!)
The 80-400VR is not the fastest lens in the world (hence the need for bright sunshine) but for it's price it's excellent value! Just make sure you buy your wife/girlfriend a superb present/holiday prior to 'appearing' with this 'monster' lens one day!!
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Either I have learned to hand hold a 600 mm (equivalent) lens or the VR works on the D300S as well. Aircraft, shipping, distant landscape features show no trace of shake, even at... Read more
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Does a difficult job, well.
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Published on 15 Sep 2009 by Mr. Douglas Melhuish
fast enough
I have used this lens for 18 months on my d3 on many types of fast moving subjects and have had very little problems these include racing cars and motor bikes dolphins albatross... Read more
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Great Lens
As other reviews have mentioned focusing can be a little slow. However, I have some cracking shots at Santa Pod drag strip, race circuits and Red Bull Air Race. Read more
Published on 7 July 2009 by Dr. S. Wilkinson
Excellent lens but focussing is very slow.
The title says it all really. Highly recommended unless you need fast focussing for action.
Published on 15 Dec 2005 by Dave E
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