Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 180-400MM F/4E TC1.4 FL ED VR
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ikon AF-S NIKKOR 180-400MM F/4E TC1.4 FL ED VR
npredictability has met its match.
Pros who spend time behind a super-telephoto lens know a hard truth: when you need a teleconverter, you often need it in a hurry. For these moments, Nikon proudly introduces the AF-S NIKKOR 180-400mm f/4E TC1.4 FL ED VR, a super-telephoto zoom lens with a built-in 1.4X teleconverter. Capture sports, events and wildlife in lifelike brilliance from 180-400mm, then, without breaking shooting posture, engage the integrated teleconverter and increase your reach to 560mm f/5.6 (840mm equivalent on a DX body). Incorporating remarkable advancements in optical design, autofocus performance, Vibration Reduction and durability, this lens is bound to become the new standard for serious field photographers.
Designed for those who go the distance
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A NIKKOR Gold Series super-telephoto zoom lens unlike any before it
Combining Nikon's first ever built-in 1.4X teleconverter with a new optical design, advanced lens technologies and comprehensive weather sealing, the AF-S NIKKOR 180-400mm f/4E TC1.4 FL ED VR can help pros shooting sports, wildlife and events perform at their absolute best.
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A powerhouse for sports, events and wildlife
Harness speed, consistency, low-light performance and image quality across a versatile 180-400mm focal length range with a constant f/4 maximum aperture. Activate the integrated 1.4X teleconverter and increase reach to 560mm at f/5.6.
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Masterful images
Capture amazing images in nearly any light, thanks to an advanced optical design that includes 8 Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) glass elements, 1 Fluorite element and Nano Crystal Coat for maximum sharpness and minimal distortion.
Teleconverter power, at your fingertip
Nikon's first built-in teleconverter
When you're in the field, adding a teleconverter to a large lens can be a tense operation, especially when dust or moisture is present. With the AF-S NIKKOR 180-400mm f/4E TC1.4 FL ED VR, its as easy as flicking a switch.
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Reach when you need it
Engage the 1.4X teleconverter and increase focal length to 560mm, f/5.6. On a DX camera like the ultra-fast D500, this is an 840mm equivalent angle of view.
Never break posture
The teleconverter switch can be comfortably operated by most using a right-hand finger without releasing the camera grip or taking an eye off the viewfinder.
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Maximum sharpness
Since it's integrated into the lens, the teleconverter maximizes light transmission to the sensor with very little falloff for tack-sharp images.
Refinements at every level
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Blazing fast acquisition, locked-on tracking
The AF-S NIKKOR 180-400mm f/4E TC1.4 FL ED VR draws peak performance from the 153-point AF system in recent Nikon DSLRs like the D5, D850 and D500. The sensors at the outer areas of the frame can be used as cross-type sensors*, drastically improving acquisition speed when a subject enters the frame. Enhanced servo drive control and higher-speed inversion of the Silent Wave Motor (SWM) improves tracking, even with subjects that radically change speed or direction.
*For D5, the firmware version 2.21 supports this function, which was released March 27th 2018. This function will also be supported with the D850 and D500 in a future firmware update.
*For D5, the firmware version 2.21 supports this function, which was released March 27th 2018. This function will also be supported with the D850 and D500 in a future firmware update.
Redesigned tripod collar
Smaller, lighter and more comfortable for handheld shooting and transport, the tripod collar also has ball-bearing smoothness for switching between horizontal and landscape shooting.
Assignable Function buttons
Activate AF/AE Lock, switch between AF Area Modes and more using the conveniently positioned assignable Function buttons.
Lightweight and durable
At 3,500 grams, it's lighter than comparable lenses on the market thanks to a Fluorite lens element, magnesium alloy lens barrel and Internal Focusing (IF) design.
Ready for tough assignments
You can't chase sports, events and wildlife without getting a little dirt on your hands. The AF-S NIKKOR 180-400mm f/4E TC1.4 FL ED VR is built for the field with advanced dust and moisture sealing on all moveable parts, a rugged magnesium alloy lens barrel and protective front meniscus.
Nonstick protective coating
Water droplets, dirt and smudges wipe away with ease thanks to Nikon's remarkable nonstick Fluorine coating on the protective front meniscus.
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Vibration Reduction, evolved
The AF-S NIKKOR 180-400mm f/4E TC1.4 FL ED VR incorporates Nikon's latest Vibration Reduction (VR) design for up to 4 stops** of shutter speed increase, even when using the built-in teleconverter. This new VR system starts up immediately after powering on the camera, and it includes three shooting modes, including one for sports and fast action and one specifically for tripod shooting.
**Based on CIPA Standard. This value is achieved when: FX-format compatible lenses are attached to an FX-format digital SLR camera and zoom lenses are set at the maximum telephoto position.
When the built-in or an external teleconverter is used, the focal length may not be displayed correctly in shooting information.
The sensors at the outer areas of the frame can be used as cross-type sensors when the built-in teleconverter is not in use.
The lens incorporates an electromagnetic diaphragm mechanism. The following cameras are compatible with this lens:
D5, D4 series, D3 series, Df, D850, D810, D810A, D800 series, D750, D700, D610, D600, D500, D300 series, D7500, D7200, D7100, D7000, D5600, D5500, D5300, D5200, D5100, D5000, D3400, D3300, D3200, D3100, Nikon 1 J1, J2, J3, J4, J5 with FT-1, Nikon 1 V1, V2, V3 with FT-1, Nikon 1 S1, S2 with FT-1
A/M
A/M stands for Auto-Priority Manual Mode. This mode also enables an easy transition from autofocus to manual during AF operation. However, mode switch sensitivity has been altered to reduce the possibility of sudden unintentional switching to manual focus while shooting.
Electromagnetic Diaphragm Mechanism
An electromagnetic diaphragm mechanism in the lens barrel provides highly accurate electronic diaphragm or aperture blade control when using auto exposure during continuous shooting. With conventional D/G type lenses, the diaphragm blades are operated by mechanical linkage levers.
ED (Extra-Low Dispersion) Glass
An optical glass developed by Nikon that is used with normal optical glass in telephoto lenses to obtain optimum correction of chromatic aberrations.
Fluorite Lens Element
Fluorite (FL), a lightweight mono-crystal optical material, has excellent optical properties while reducing overall lens weight to improve balance and handling, especially useful in longer focal length lenses.
Fluorine Coat
Photographers need gear that can withstand the elements. Nikon’s fluorine coat effectively repels dust, water droplets, grease or dirt, ensuring easy removal even when they adhere to the lens surface. Nikon’s fluorine coat endures a high frequency of lens surface wiping and its anti-reflective effect also contributes to the capture of clear images.
IF Lens
A NIKKOR lens in which only the internal lens group shifts during focusing. Thus, IF NIKKORS do not change in size during AF operation, allowing for compact, lightweight lenses capable of closer focusing distances. These lenses will be designated with the abbreviation IF on the lens barrel.
M/A
Select NIKKOR lenses have a focusing mode which allows switching from automatic to manual focusing with virtually no lag time by simply turning the focusing ring on the lens. This makes it possible to seamlessly switch to fine manual focusing while looking through the viewfinder.
Nano Crystal Coat
An anti-reflective coating developed by Nikon that virtually eliminates internal lens element reflections across a wide range of wavelengths. Nano Crystal Coat uses ultrafine, nano-sized* crystal particles to eliminate reflections inside the lens throughout the spectrum of visible light waves (380 to 780 nm) in ways that far exceed the limits of conventional antireflection coating systems. Nano Crystal Coat not only solves ghost effects caused by red light, which was incredibly difficult for previous systems. It also effectively reduces ghost and flare effects caused by light entering the lens diagonally. The result: clearer images.
Super Integrated Coating
Nikon Super Integrated Coating is Nikon's term for its multilayer coating of the optical elements in NIKKOR lenses.
Silent Wave Motor
AF-S NIKKOR lenses feature Nikon’s Silent Wave Motor (SWM). This technology converts “traveling waves” into rotational energy to focus the optics. This enables high-speed autofocusing that's extremely accurate and super quiet.
Vibration Reduction
A Nikon in-lens technology that improves image stability by automatically compensating for camera shake. Lenses that offer VR will feature the abbreviation VR on the lens barrel.
CollapseAt a Glance
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Focal Length Range
180 -400 mmWith built-in TC 252-560 mm -
Maximum Aperture
f/ 4With built-in TC f/5.6 -
Format
FX/35mm -
VR (Vibration Reduction) Image Stabilization
Yes -
Nano Crystal Coat
Yes -
AF-S (Silent Wave Motor)
Yes -
Approx. Dimensions (Diameter x Length)
5.0 in.(128.0 mm)x 14.2 in.(362.5 mm)Distance from camera lens mount flange
Based on CIPA Guidelines -
Approx. Weight
123.4 oz.(3,500 g)Based on CIPA Guidelines
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Mount Type
Type E AF-S lens with built-in CPU and F mount (1.4x Teleconverter built-in) -
Focal Length Range
180 -400 mmWith built-in TC 252-560 mm -
Zoom Ratio
2.2 x -
Maximum Aperture
f/ 4With built-in TC f/5.6 -
Minimum Aperture
f/ 32With built-in TC f/45 -
Format
FX/35mm -
Maximum Angle of View (DX-format)
9° -
Minimum Angle of View (DX-format)
4° -
Maximum Angle of View (DX-format) with built-in Teleconverter
6°20' -
Minimum Angle of View (DX-format) with built-in Teleconverter
2°50' -
Maximum Angle of View (FX-format)
13°40' -
Minimum Angle of View (FX-format)
6°10' -
Maximum Angle of View (FX-format) with built-in Teleconverter
9°50' -
Minimum Angle of View (FX-format) with built-in Teleconverter
4°30' -
Maximum Reproduction Ratio
0.25x (at 400 mm)
0.36x (at 560 mm) -
Lens Elements
27 -
Built-in Teleconverter Lens Elements
8 -
Lens Groups
19 -
Built-in Teleconverter Lens Groups
5 -
Compatible Format(s)
FX
DX -
VR (Vibration Reduction) Image Stabilization
Yes -
Diaphragm Blades
9 -
Distance Information
Yes -
Nano Crystal Coat
Yes -
ED Glass Elements
8 -
Fluorite Elements
1 -
Fluorine Coat
Yes -
Super Integrated Coating
Yes -
Autofocus
Yes -
AF-S (Silent Wave Motor)
Yes -
Internal Focusing
Yes -
Minimum Focus Distance
6.6 ft. (2.0 m) from focal plane -
Focus Mode
Manual
Manual/Auto
Auto/Manual -
E-type
Yes -
Filter Size
40.5 mm -
Accepts Filter Type
Drop-in filter -
Compatible with Nikon AF-S Teleconverters
Yes (refer to the product manual for details) -
Approx. Dimensions (Diameter x Length)
5.0 in.(128.0 mm)x 14.2 in.(362.5 mm)Distance from camera lens mount flange
Based on CIPA Guidelines -
Approx. Weight
123.4 oz.(3,500 g)Based on CIPA Guidelines
