Nikon AF-S Nikkor 400mm f2.8E FL ED VR vs Nikon AF-S Nikkor 400mm f2.8D ED-IF II Side By Side Comparison

Looking to find more information regarding these two camera lenses? Check out our side by side comparison of the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 400mm f2.8E FL ED VR vs Nikon AF-S Nikkor 400mm f2.8D ED-IF IIto review specs, pros and cons, and which is right for you.

Nikon 400mm f2.8E FL ED VR Top Features

400mm Focal Range
F2.8 Max Aperture
Image Stabilization
Filter Thread: 41mm
Max Format: 35mm FF
Nikon F (FX) Mount
Weight: 3800g.
Diameter: 160mm
Length: 358mm
Min Focus Distance:26m
Max Magnification:16x

Nikon 400mm f2.8D ED-IF II Top Features

400mm Focal Range
F2.8 Max Aperture
Filter Thread: 52mm
Max Format:
Nikon F (FX) Mount
Weight: 4800g.
Diameter: 160mm
Length: 352mm
Min Focus Distance:3.8m

Our Winner: Nikon AF-S Nikkor 400mm f2.8E FL ED VR over Nikon AF-S Nikkor 400mm f2.8D ED-IF II

Image Stabilization	Yes vs No	Sharper Images at longer shutter speeds
Weight	3800g vs 4800g	1000g lighter
Filter Thread	41mm vs 52mm	Smaller filters are cheaper and easier to find
Max Magnification	16x vs x	higher magnification better for close-up shots

Pros Of Nikon AF-S Nikkor 400mm f2.8D ED-IF II over Nikon AF-S Nikkor 400mm f2.8E FL ED VR

Aperture Ring	Yes vs No	able to adjust the aperture on the lens
Length	352mm vs 358mm	6mm shorter
Minimum Focus Distance	3.8m vs 26m	can focus closer to the subject

Cons Of Nikon AF-S Nikkor 400mm f2.8E FL ED VR and Nikon AF-S Nikkor 400mm f2.8D ED-IF II

Weather Sealing	No vs No	not safe under rain and dust

Nikon 400mm f2.8E FL ED VR vs Nikon 400mm f2.8D ED-IF II All Features

Below is a detailed chart of specifications that compare both lenses to determine which is the best for your needs.

General	Nikon 400mm f2.8E FL ED VR	Nikon 400mm f2.8D ED-IF II
Brand	Nikon	Nikon
Lens Type	Prime	Prime
Price	CHECK PRICE	CHECK PRICE
Lens Type	Telephoto Prime	Telephoto Prime
Lens Mount	Nikon F (FX)	Nikon F (FX)
Max Format	35mm FF	35mm FF
Focal Range	400mm	400mm
Image Stabilization	Yes	No
Colour	Unknown	Light Grey or Black
Zoom Method	No Zoom	No Zoom
Power Zoom	No	No
Zoom Lock	No	No
Zoom Ratio	1.0X	1.0X
Aperture
Max Aperture	F2.8	F2.8
Min Aperture	F22.0	F22.0
Aperture Ring	No	Yes
Diaphragm Blades	9	9
Optics
Optical Elements	16	11
Optical Groups	12	9
Special Elements	2 ED glass elements, 2 Fluorite elements. Nano Crystal Coat	3 ED glass elements
Focusing
Min Focus Distance	26m	3.8m
Max Magnification	16X	unknown
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
AF Motor Type	Ring-type ultrasonic	Ultrasonic
Full Time Manual	Yes	Yes
Focus Method	Internal	Internal
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
DoF Scale	Unknown	Yes
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
Focus Distance Limiter	Yes; 6m to infinity or 2.6m to infinity	Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight	3800g	4800g
Diameter	160mm	160mm
Length	358mm	352mm
Materials	Unknown	Magnesium alloy barrel, metal mount
Weather Sealing	Unknown	Unknown
Filter Thread	41mm	52mm
Filter Notes	40.5mm slip-in filters	–
Hood Supplied	Yes	Yes
Hood Code	Unknown	HK-27
Tripod Collar	Yes	Yes
Optional Accessories	–	–
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