Nikon 400mm f/2.8G ED VR II AF-S SWM Super Telephoto Lens for Nikon FX and DX Format Digital SLR

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Product Details

• Item Weight: 8.8 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 24 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000VDF5JC
• Item model number: 400mm F4G
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 2, 2001

Product Description

Features:Super-fast, telephoto lens, optimized for edge-to-edge sharpness on both the Nikon FX (23.9 x 36mm) and DX-format image sensors Vibration Reduction (VR II) minimizes the effects of camera shake, allowing photographers to shoot at as many as four shutter speeds slower than would otherwise be possible, assuring dramatically sharper images New Tripod Detection mode reduces vibration that may occur due to shutter release when mounted on a tripod

Customer Reviews

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0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Consider yourself warned!, January 16, 2012

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Noirist (USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Nikon 400mm f/2.8G ED VR II AF-S SWM Super Telephoto Lens for Nikon FX and DX Format Digital SLR (Electronics)

Optically, this lens is without peer. But if you haven't seen it in person, it's shockingly big and heavy. Much of the weight is at the end of the lens away from the camera, which makes it difficult to hand hold this lens stably. I have no trouble hand holding the Nikon 70-200mm f2.8 lens on a D3s all day long, but I was unable to hold this lens steady enough long enough to even engage the autofocus on a designated subject. The Nikon 300mm f2.8 is the largest lens that I can effectively hand hold. So unless you bench over 200 lbs, I'd recommend that you plan on mounting this lens on a monopod or a high-end tripod with gimble head.

15 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Superb telephoto lense, June 3, 2009

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Serge Marinkovic MD (Lafayette, Lousiana) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Nikon 400mm f/2.8G ED VR II AF-S SWM Super Telephoto Lens for Nikon FX and DX Format Digital SLR (Electronics)

I have been a staunch Nikon supporter for the last 4 years. I purchased this telephoto lense for a dual Safari adventure to Kenya and South Africa. Although I purchased this used on Ebay this lense is phenomenal. It is quick and precise. I took my new Nikon D3x with two Lexar 16 GB compact flash and my 14 mm wide angle lense and all my photo's are stunning. The color is rich, vibrant and accurate. This is an expensive set-up but for an avid non professional photographer it was money well spent. I will have my website up in a few months and I will place my Safari pictures. You will be impressed.