Used Nikon AF 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED VR
- 80-400mm
- Telephoto
- Nikon F Mount
£379 The only one we have
Condition report
Checked in HarrogateLight signs of careful use, only visible up close. Optics and sensor clean.
Our notes: Excellent overall condition, almost like new. Little signs of use, rubber zoom/focus rings in excellent condition. Optics clean and free from haze/fungus. Zoom, focus smooth
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
- Boxed inc. front/rear caps, hood & case
Order by 2pm for same-day dispatch
Insured UK delivery £5.99, or collect free from our Harrogate shop
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60+ yearsIndependent, in Harrogate
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The details
At a glance: 80-400mm FX super-telephoto zoom with first-generation VR - wildlife reach, screw-drive AF, ED glass.
About this lens
The Nikon AF 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED VR is the first-generation super-telephoto zoom from Nikon with VR, released in 2000. Covers a wide telephoto range useful for wildlife, sports and distant landscapes on full-frame (FX) DSLRs. Uses Nikon's earlier screw-drive AF, which requires a body with a built-in autofocus motor.
Build & handling
| Autofocus | Screw-drive AF (requires body with AF motor) |
|---|---|
| Image stabilisation | Yes - VR (first-generation), 3 stops |
| Minimum focus distance | 2.3m |
| Filter thread | 77mm |
| Weight | 1340g |
| Construction | 3 ED glass elements, metal mount |
Works with
- Nikon F-mount full-frame DSLRs with built-in AF motor (D750, D780, D810, D850, D6 and older pro bodies)
- Nikon F-mount APS-C DSLRs with AF motor (D500, D7x00 series - acts as ~120-600mm equivalent)
- Nikon Z mirrorless via FTZ/FTZ II adapter - manual focus only (adapter does not drive screw-AF)
- Not autofocusing on entry-level Nikons (D3xxx / D5xxx) - no in-body AF motor
Best for
A long-reach FX telephoto zoom, broadly used for wildlife and sports where 400mm of reach is needed without the weight of a big prime. On DX bodies this becomes an effective 120-600mm equivalent - serious wildlife territory.
Frequently asked questions
Will it autofocus on entry-level Nikon DSLRs (D3xxx / D5xxx)?
No. This is a screw-drive AF lens and entry-level Nikon DSLRs don't have a built-in autofocus motor, so you'd be stuck with manual focus. For AF on those bodies you'd need an AF-S, AF-P or AF-I lens.
Does this lens have image stabilisation?
Yes - first-generation VR, roughly 3 stops. Not as effective as VR II or VR III on newer lenses, but still a real advantage at 400mm.
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