Lens Summary
Brand: Nikon
Also Known As: Nikon 400mm f/3.5 IF-ED
Lens Type: Prime Lens
Format: Full Frame / FX
Focus: Manual Focus
Lens Mount: Nikon F
Release Date: 1982-01-01
MSRP Price: N/A
Made in: Japan
Production Status: Discontinued
Lens Description: High-performance super telephoto.
Nikon NIKKOR 400mm f/3.5 IF-ED Specifications
| Lens Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Lens Type | Prime Lens |
| Focal Length | 400mm |
| Mount Type | Nikon F |
| Format | Full Frame / FX |
| Compatible Format(s) | 35mm SLR |
| Compatible with Teleconverters | No |
| Vibration Reduction (Image Stabilization) | No |
| Aperture Information | |
| Aperture Ring | Yes |
| Maximim Aperture | f/3.5 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 |
| Maximum Angle of View (Full frame or larger format) | 0°-10° |
| Optical Information | |
| Lens Elements | 8 |
| Lens Groups | 6 |
| Focus Information | |
| Focus | Manual Focus |
| Built-in Focus Motor | No |
| Internal Focusing | Yes |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 4.5m |
| Filter Information | |
| Filter Size | 39mm |
| Accepts Filter Type | Slip-in |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Weather / Dust Sealing | No |
| Mount Material | Metal |
| Tripod Collar | Yes |
| Dimensions | 296 x 134mm |
| Weight | 2.8kg |
| Other Information | |
| Available in Colors | Black |
Heavy as hell , but great color edition and super sharp.
I too own this lens. It is heavy as can be; beautiful images in my opinion. . And makes me work a bit since it is non-cup fully manually focused lens. I would love to figure out when mine was manufactured, based on serial number. Mine is not a USA lens; I believe it was originally sold in Japan. Some interesting reviews out on this lens. I learned about it from Hudson Henry who has one and traveled with it.
In absolute terms not that heavy at 2.8kg or maybe 6 1/4 pounds and so on paper directly competitive with 300/2.8 lenses — the trouble is all the weight in this lens is at the front! So it feels like a millstone. This is where Nikon has probably made the most progress in recent designs, getting rid of the front-heaviness.