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Nikon AF VR Zoom-NIKKOR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED

Nikon's first VR lens for SLRs (2000): an 80-400 mm telezoom with a tripod collar and a focus limiter; autofocus by the body's screw drive.

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Core
Released
2000
Focal Length
80–400mm
Aperture
f/4.5-5.6
Compatible Mount
Nikon F-mount
Filter Size
77mm
Dimensions
91mm diameter × 171mm length
Weight
1360g
Weather Sealed
No
Optics & Focus
AF Motor
Screw drive from the camera body
Optical IS
Vibration Reduction (VR), 2 stops
Aperture Blades
9
Magnification
0.21x
Min. Focus Distance
2.3m

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GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Base score — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. Camera Match adjusts it for your skill level and priorities.

Portrait
5.3/10
Street
3.4/10
Travel
3.4/10
Wedding & Events
5.0/10
Filmmaking
3.8/10
Documentary
4.1/10
Sports & Action
6.3/10
Landscape
3.8/10
Wildlife
6.0/10
Casual
3.7/10
Food
4.2/10
Architecture
4.0/10
Underwater
3.7/10
✅ Great For
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Sports & Action 6.3 Strong on focal length and burst-speed support.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
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Travel 3.4 Held back by portability and focal length.
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Street 3.4 Held back by portability and focal length.
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Casual 3.7 Held back by focal length and portability.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. See our full methodology →
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