Used Nikon AF 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 D ED VR
- 80-400mm
- Telephoto
- Nikon F Mount
£299 The only one we have
Condition report
Checked in HarrogateClearly used, with visible wear. Works properly and takes good pictures.
Our notes: Good used condition. Some minor scuffs/paint loss to tripod collar & foot. Optics free from haze/fungus. VR, zoom, AF in good working order
How we grade
- Like new
- Little or no sign of use. Optics and sensor clean.
- Excellent
- Light signs of careful use, only visible up close. Optics and sensor clean.
- Very good
- Some light marks or wear from normal use. Nothing that affects how it works or its pictures.
- Good
- Clearly used, with visible wear. Works properly and takes good pictures.
- Fair
- Heavy signs of use, or a flaw described in our notes. Fully working, priced to match.
Every item graded Fair or above is fully working and tested in our Harrogate shop. Any haze, fungus or marks on the glass are always written in the notes, and cap the grade at Fair.
- Testing
- Fully tested
- Warranty
- 6 months
- In the box
- Front caps, rear caps & tripod collar
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The details
At a glance: Nikon AF 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED VR - full-frame stabilised telephoto zoom, screw-drive AF.
About this lens
The Nikon AF 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED VR was Nikon's first VR telephoto zoom - a full-frame 5x telephoto covering 80-400mm with ED glass and vibration reduction, using screw-drive autofocus from the camera body.
Build & handling
| Maximum aperture | f/4.5-5.6 |
|---|---|
| Stabilisation | Yes - VR |
| Autofocus | Screw-drive (requires a body with an AF motor) |
| ED elements | Yes |
| Filter thread | 77mm |
Works with
- Nikon DSLR bodies WITH an in-body AF motor (D7xxx, D500, D6xx, D7xx, D8xx and similar)
- Will NOT autofocus on D3xxx / D5xxx bodies
- 77mm filters
Best for
A versatile single-lens solution for wildlife, aviation and safari - the 80-400mm range covers far more ground than a fixed telephoto. This D-series version predates Nikon's later AF-S 80-400mm and focuses by screw drive, which is noticeably slower and noisier; it suits considered wildlife and landscape work more than fast-moving sport. Works on FX and DX bodies, giving 120-600mm equivalent on DX.
Frequently asked questions
Will it autofocus on my D3500 or D5600?
No. This is a screw-drive AF-D lens with no motor of its own, so it needs a body that has an in-body AF motor. On a D3xxx or D5xxx it will mount and meter but focus manually only. The later AF-S 80-400mm has its own motor and does not have this limitation.
How good is the VR on this older lens?
It was Nikon's first-generation VR, so roughly two stops of benefit rather than the three to four of modern designs - still a worthwhile help at 400mm handheld, but do not expect current performance.
Will it autofocus on entry-level Nikon DSLRs (D3xxx / D5xxx)?
No. This lens uses screw-drive autofocus and requires a Nikon body with an in-body AF motor (D7xxx, D8xx or pro bodies, or older film SLRs). On entry-level bodies it can be used in manual focus only.
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