Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 180-400mm f/4E TC1.4 FL ED VR Lens (NIKON-20071)

Capture sports, events and wildlife with newfound precision and versatility. Featuring Nikon's first built-in 1.4X teleconverter, this 180-400mm super-telephoto zoom lens combines superb optics, advanced lens technology, blazing fast focus speed and robust durability with the ability to increase focal length to 560mm (840mm equivalent on APS-C size/DX-Format cameras) with the flick of a switch. Capable of drawing peak performance from Nikon's latest DSLRs, especially those with the 153-point AF system, it is bound to become the go-to choice for serious action chasers.

Unpredictability 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

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.

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.

Refinements at every level

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.

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.

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.

Technology

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 solves ghost effects caused by red light and effectively reduces ghost and flare caused by light entering the lens diagonally.

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.

Super Integrated Coating

Nikon Super Integrated Coating is Nikon's term for its multilayer coating of the optical elements in NIKKOR lenses.

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.

Technical Specifications

• Mount Type: Type E AF-S lens with built-in CPU and F mount (1.4x teleconverter built-in)
• Focal Length Range: 180 - 400mm (with built-in TC 252-560 mm)
• Zoom Ratio: 2.2x
• Maximum Aperture: f/ 4 with built-in TC f/5.6
• Minimum Aperture: f/ 32 with 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
• VR (Vibration Reduction) Image Stabilization: Yes
• Diaphragm Blades: 9
• 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: 2.0 m from focal plane
• Focus Mode: Manual, Manual/Auto, Auto/Manual
• Filter Size: 40.5mm
• 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): 128.0 x 362.5mm (Distance from camera lens mount flange; Based on CIPA Guidelines)
• Approx. Weight: 3,500 g (Based on CIPA Guidelines)