- Compact, lightweight 5x telephoto zoom lens.
- Vibration Reduction operation offers the equivalent of using a shutter speed three stops faster.
- VR automatically detected during panning operation.
- Three ED glass elements ensure superior optical performance.
- Nine-blade rounded diaphragm achieves a natural blur for out-of-focus elements.
From the Manufacturer
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Lens-making is an art--Nikon artisans craft Nikkor optics from
the finest materials, taking pride in adding their intellect and
technique to bring the world's finest lenses to life. They push
the leading edge of lens-making in their effort to provide the
"glass" that makes the world's greatest pictures.
AF Nikkor lenses work with Nikon SLRs for optimal performance,
even the very latest. The Nikon 80-400mm f4.5-5.6D ED AF VR is a
compact, lightweight 5x telephoto zoom with Vibration Reduction.
VR operation offers the equivalent of using a shutter speed three
stops (eight times) faster. VR is automatically detected during
panning operation with two modes of VR: Image plane and
Viewfinder. VR for the viewfinder is cancelable to conserve
battery power. Three ED glass elements ensure superior optical
performance and high contrast even at maximum apertures. Filter
does not rotate during zooming. The nine-blade rounded diaphragm
achieves a natural blur for out-of-focus elements.
ED glass: An essential element of Nikkor telephoto lenses
Nikon developed ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass to enable the
production of lenses that offer superior sharpness and color
correction by minimizing chromatic aberration. Put simply,
chromatic aberration is a type of image and color dispersion that
occurs when light rays of varying wavelengths pass through
optical glass. In the past, correcting this problem for telephoto
lenses required special optical elements that offer anomalous
dispersion characteristics--specifically calcium fluoride
crystals. However, fluorite easily cracks and is sensitive to
temperature changes that can adversely affect focusing by
altering the lens' refractive index. So Nikon designers and
engineers put their heads together and came up with ED glass,
which offers all the benefits and none of the drawbacks of
calcium fluorite-based glass. With this innovation, Nikon
developed several types of ED glass suitable for various lenses.
They deliver stunning sharpness and contrast even at their
largest apertures. In this way, Nikkor's ED-series lenses
exemplify Nikon's preeminence in lens innovation and performance.
Nikon Super Integrated Coating ensures exceptional performance
To enhance the performance of its optical lens elements, Nikon
employs an exclusive multilayer lens coating that helps reduce
ghost and flare to a negligible level. Nikon Super Integrated
Coating achieves a number of objectives, including minimized
reflection in the wider wavelength range and superior color
balance and reproduction. Nikon Super Integrated Coating is
especially effective for lenses with a large number of elements,
like our Zoom-Nikkors. Also, Nikon's multilayer coating process
is tailored to the design of each particular lens. The number of
coatings applied to each lens element is carefully calculated to
match the lens type and glass used, and also to assure the
uniform color balance that characterizes Nikkor lenses. This
results in lenses that meet much higher standards than the rest
of the industry.
Distance information
D-type and G-type Nikkors relay subject-to-camera distance
information to AF Nikon camera bodies. This then makes possible
advances like 3D Matrix Metering and 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced
Fill-Flash. Note: D-type and G-type Nikkors provide distance
information to the following cameras: Auto exposure; F6, F5,
F100, F90X, F80, F75, F70, F65, F60, F55, F50, Pronea S, Pronea
600i, D2 series, D1 series, D100 and D70s/D70. Flash control; F6,
F5, F100, F90X, F80, F75, F70, D2 series, D1 series, D100, and
D70s/D70 cameras.
Vibration Reduction (VR)
This innovative VR system minimizes image blur caused by camera
shake and offers the equivalent of shooting at a shutter speed
three stops (eight times) faster. It allows handheld shooting at
dusk, at night, and even in poorly lit interiors. The lens' VR
system also detects automatically when the photographer pans--no
special mode is required.
VR operation works with the Nikon F6, F5, F100, F80, F75, F65,
D2-series, D1-series, D100, D70-series, and D50 cameras.
What's in the Box:
Lens, 77mm snap-on front lens cap, rear lens cap LF-1, bayonet
hood HB-26, soft pouch CL-M1.