Nikon has just announced the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 180-400mm F4E TC1.4 FL ED VR lens. This is a professional super-telephoto zoom lens with a wide range of 180-400mm, and a constant f/4 aperture and a built-in 1.4X teleconverter, allowing photographers to a 252-560mm (FX-format) focal range. This new lens costs $12,396.95, available for pre-order at Amazon/ B&H/ Adorama.
Primary features
- Super-telephoto zoom lens with coverage of a broad range of focal lengths beginning at 180 mm and extending to 560 mm when the built-in 1.4x teleconverter is used
- Built-in 1.4x teleconverter which can easily be activated/deactivated while looking through the viewfinder
- Tripod collar ring that enables smooth switching between horizontal and vertical orientation
- Zoom ring that is easily operated while holding onto the tripod collar
- Adoption of a fluorite lens element and magnesium alloy has achieved a light weight of approximately 3,500 g/7 lb 11.4 oz
- Dust- and drip-resistant structure that prevents dust and drops of water from entering the lens
- Nikon’s exclusive highly durable fluorine coat that effectively repels dust, water droplets, grease, and dirt
- The latest optical design that includes the use of one fluorite lens element and eight ED glass elements for extremely sharp and detailed rendering that is compatible with high-pixel-count digital cameras
- The latest optical design and the use of Nano Crystal Coat enable clear images in which ghost and flare are effectively suppressed
- High maximum reproduction ratios with close-up shooting at telephoto positions (0.25x when the built-in teleconverter is not used, 0.36x when activated)
- The exclusive design of this lens with a built-in teleconverter ensures optimal optical and AF performance
- The VR mechanism offers camera shake compensation equivalent to a 4.0-stop increase in shutter speed in NORMAL mode; users can choose from NORMAL and SPORT modes
- Electromagnetic diaphragm mechanism that enables stable exposure control
Detailed Specifications:
| Principal specifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| Lens type | Zoom lens | |
| Max Format size | 35mm FF | |
| Focal length | 180–400 mm | |
| Image stabilization | Yes | |
| CIPA Image stabilization rating | 4 stop(s) | |
| Lens mount | Nikon F (FX) | |
| Aperture | ||
| Maximum aperture | F4 | |
| Minimum aperture | F32 | |
| Aperture ring | No | |
| Number of diaphragm blades | 9 | |
| Optics | ||
| Elements | 27 | |
| Groups | 19 | |
| Special elements / coatings | 1 fluorite + 8 ED elements and Nano Crystal + Super Intergrated + fluorine coatings | |
| Focus | ||
| Minimum focus | 2.00 m (78.74″) | |
| Maximum magnification | 0.25× | |
| Autofocus | Yes | |
| Motor type | Ring-type ultrasonic | |
| Full time manual | Yes | |
| Focus method | Internal | |
| Distance scale | Yes | |
| DoF scale | No | |
| Focus distance limiter | Yes | |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 3500 g (7.72 lb) | |
| Diameter | 128 mm (5.04″) | |
| Length | 363 mm (14.29″) | |
| Materials | Magnesium alloy | |
| Sealing | Yes | |
| Colour | Black | |
| Zoom method | Rotary (extending) | |
| Power zoom | No | |
| Zoom lock | Yes | |
| Filter thread | 40.5 mm | |
| Filter notes | Uses drop-in filters | |
| Hood supplied | Yes | |
| Tripod collar | Yes | |
| Other | ||
| Notes | Has a built-in 1.4x teleconverter | |
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