Nikon Nikkor
VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED
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Nikon Nikkor
AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED
Significantly better telephoto 400 mm vs 200 mm
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 2x more reach, less perspective distortion
Significantly narrower aperture f/32 vs f/22
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 At its narrowest, the VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED goes 1.1 f-stops narrower
More zoom 5x vs 2.9x
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 Around 80% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Shorter 170 mm vs 206 mm
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 Around 20% shorter
Cheaper $1,499.00 vs $2,396.95
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 The best price we've seen is $898 cheaper (around 40% less)
More magnification 1:4.8 (0.2x) vs 1:8.3 (0.1x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects more than 70% larger in your photo
Slightly lighter 1.3 kg vs 1.5 kg
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 Around 10% lighter
Nikon Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED Learn more about
the Nikon VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II
Has a consant aperture Yes vs No
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 Constant aperture lenses offer the same aperture at all focal lengths
Has a silent focus motor Nikon AF-S vs None
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 Focuses quickly and silently
Significantly wider aperture f/2.8 vs f/4.5
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 At its widest, the AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II captures slightly more light, 1.4 f-stops
Better image stabilization Nikon VR II vs Nikon VR
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 Less risk of blur
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Image stabilization Very good image stabilization Help
VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED:Nikon VR
AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II:Nikon VR II
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses
Length Quite long Help
VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED:170 mm
AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II:206 mm

Compared to telephoto lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.

LensHero is not aware of any interesting weaknesses shared by these two products.

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED

Nikon Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED

Sports lens

$999
Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
Compare the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED vs the Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED
Compare the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED vs the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f

Sports lens

$1,249
Image stabilization Has worse image stabilization
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II
Nikon Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED

Wildlife lens

$587
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED vs the Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED
Compare the Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED vs the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Travel lens

$1,047
Length Is shorter
Zoom range Has much large zoom range
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR vs the Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR vs the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR

Wildlife lens

$397
Length Is shorter
Weight Is lighter
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR vs the Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR vs the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II
Nikon Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G

Nikon Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G

Wildlife lens

$150
Lowest price Is slightly less expensive
Length Is shorter
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
Compare the Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G vs the Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED
Compare the Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G vs the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II
Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f

Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f

Wildlife lens

$1,019
Max focal length Has a slightly shorter telephoto lens
Min focal length Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f vs the Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED
Compare the 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

Nikon Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sigma 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f

Sigma 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f

Wildlife lens

$1,509
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Zoom range Significantly more zoom
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Image stabilization Worse image stabilization
Compare the 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f vs the Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED
Sigma 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f

Sigma 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f

Wildlife lens

$949
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Image stabilization Worse image stabilization
Compare the 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f vs the Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED
Tamron 200-500mm f/5-6.3 Di LD IF Nikon-f

Tamron 200-500mm f/5-6.3 Di LD IF Nikon-f

Wildlife lens

$949
Max focal length Better telephoto
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Compare the 200-500mm f/5-6.3 Di LD IF Nikon-f vs the Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED
Canon 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM

Canon 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM

Wildlife lens

$1,499
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Zoom range Less zoom
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Compare the 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM vs the Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

Sports lens

$1,899
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Image stabilization Worse image stabilization
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM vs the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II
Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Nikon-f

Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Nikon-f

Sports lens

$769
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Magnification More magnification
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM

Sports lens

$2,499
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Magnification More magnification
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM vs the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

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