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Brand: NIKON

Located in: Photography, Camera Lenses

Nikon's 80-400mm high-power zoom lens features an innovative Vibration Reduction (VR) system that allows handheld super-telephoto zoom shooting in poorly lit conditions. The VR system minimizes image blur caused by camera shake, and offers the equivalent of shooting at a shutter speed 3 stops (8 times) faster. The lens offers a natural viewfinder image even during VR operation and also detects automatically when the photographer pans. It is ideal for candid, portrait, sports photography and more.

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Avg. Customer Rating:

4.7 stars

(based on 6 reviews)

100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Consistent output(4), Durable(6), Easily interchangeable(3), Rugged(4), Sharp focus(5)

Cons:

Heavy(5), Slow focus(3)

Best Uses:

General purpose(3), Sports/action(4), Wildlife(6)

Describe Yourself:

Photo enthusiast(6)

Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED

By kingneck

from Tucson,AZ on 1/15/2009

Pros:

Consistent Output, Durable, Easily Interchangeable, Quick Focus, Rugged, Sharp Focus, Strong Construction

Cons:

Heavy

Best Uses:

General Use, Sports/Action, Wildlife

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about NIKON Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED Vibration Reduction Lens-:

Lense is of typical Nikon quality. Recommend using a tripod if framing takes more than a few seconds because this lense is heavy!

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Great lens, Can't top it.

By Hokuto

from Atsugi, Japan on 11/28/2008

Pros:

Consistent Output, Durable, Quick Focus, Rugged, Sharp Focus, Strong Construction

Best Uses:

Landscape Photography, Sports/Action, Wildlife

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about NIKON Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED Vibration Reduction Lens-:

Great product, I've heard a lot about how it is slow it is when if focus, but I have not had any problems with it, as I have photographed birds and aircraft in flight and have not missed a shot yet because of slow or jumpy focusing. This is a lens that will will stay in my bag and will be used often

Big Nikon VR lens

By drchip

from Georgia on 10/16/2008

Pros:

Durable, Easily Interchangeable, Rugged, Sharp Focus, Strong Construction

Cons:

Heavy, Slow Focus

Best Uses:

Landcape, Wildlife

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about NIKON Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED Vibration Reduction Lens-:

I have found that I don't use this lens as much as I thought I would. It is difficult to shoot hand-held despite the VR. It really needs to be used with a tripod or at least a monopod. It is quite expensive and it weights a lot too. Despite these drawbacks, it takes great pictures with my D300.

Great Lens, but heavy

By dsr524

from Atlanta, GA on 10/13/2008

Pros:

Durable, Strong Construction

Cons:

Heavy, Slow Focus

Best Uses:

General Use, Wildlife

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about NIKON Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED Vibration Reduction Lens-:

I use this lens for wildlife and distant scenery shots. It has a great zoom, but is heavy. Unless you have a very steady hand, you should use a support for the lens even with the VR feature. Other than the weight, the only other negative is the focus is a little slow, but if you are patient you can get some great photos with this lens.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

80-400 Nikkor Lens user

By Cobra1

from Louisville,KY on 10/8/2008

Pros:

Consistent Output, Durable, Easy To Clean, Rugged, Sharp Focus, Strong Construction

Cons:

Heavy, Slow Focus

Best Uses:

General Use, Sports/Action, Wildlife

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about NIKON Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED Vibration Reduction Lens-:

This lens will reach out and touch. Little slower to focus in my D80 camera than other Nikkor lens. Best used with a tri-pod or single rod support. It's weight is a little heavy to hand hold for very long. All in all I have enjoyed it very much. A close match but lighter lens might be Nikon's 70-300 zoom.

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By Bone man

from Houston, Texas on 10/7/2008

Pros:

Consistent Output, Durable, Easily Interchangeable, Easy To Clean, Sharp Focus, Strong Construction

Cons:

Heavy

Best Uses:

Sports/Action, Wildlife

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about NIKON Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED Vibration Reduction Lens-:

Sporting events. Wildlife photo's. Boating.

Customer Reviews about the Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED Vibration Reduction Lens- at Abes of Maine