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Nikon 400mm f/2.8 AF-S VR

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Nikon 400mm f/2.8 AF-S VR

The newest and most improved version of the 400 f/2.8 supertelephoto lens has second generation VR, Nikon’s most effective vibration reduction with automatic tripod-sensing. Its faster focusing than its predecessors, has Nano Crystal element coats to reduce flare and ghosting, a magnesium cast barrel to minimize weight, and 3 ED elements to minimize chromatic abberation aberration aggravation (whatever).

Its superbly sharp, focuses almost instantaneously, it is as good as it gets. It is also as heavy as it gets: we recommend a sturdy monopod or a good tripod with gimbal head for support.

Roger’s take: OK, you’d rather not take it hiking. And unless you’re really buffed up, you aren’t going to handhold it. But otherwise its breathtakingly sharp, autofocuses in a heart beat, has every convenience known, and may be the best long range sports lens made.

Now that Nikon has perfected VR (Vibration Reduction) they need to start work on GR (Gravity Reduction). If they did that, I’d take this everywhere.

Specs:

Filter Size
rear drop-in 52mm
Aperture
f2.8-22
Length
14.5”
Diameter
6.3”
Weight
10.1 lb
Hood
HK-33
Minimum Focusing Distance
9.5 feet
Maximum Magnification
.16x
Angle of view: (full frame)
6 degrees
Zoom method
NONE
Image Stabilization
4 Stop, panning mode, Active-passive mode, tripod detecting
Focusing System
Internal, Silent Wave motor, focus limiter, FT manual, electronic preset
Aperture Blades
9, curved
Groups/Elements
11/14
Low Dispersion Elements
3
Aspherical Elements
0
Weather Resistant
Yes

Links:

MTF Chart:

If you are bored and don’t understand MTF charts, you can read about them HERE

Lens Diagram:

For those who aren’t familiar with the size of this lens, you can see a comparison in the video Here

Pricing

LensRentals.com offers rentals of every length between 4 and 90 days. Some common selections are:

Rental Period Price Day Rate
4 days $291.00 $72.75 per day
7 days $388.00 ~$55.43 per day
10 days $523.75 ~$52.38 per day
14 days $679.00 $48.50 per day
21 days $911.75 ~$43.42 per day
30 days $1,144.50 $38.15 per day
45 days $1,493.75 ~$33.20 per day
60 days $1,746.00 $29.10 per day
90 days $2,250.50 ~$25.01 per day

The shopping cart will automatically update the quoted price as you adjust the length of your rental.

LensRentals also offers an optional damage waiver on this product, limiting your expense should it get damaged while in your possession.

Rental Period Waiver Price Total Price Day Rate
4 days +$35.25 $326.25 ~$81.57 per day
7 days +$47.00 $435.00 ~$62.15 per day
10 days +$63.50 $587.25 ~$58.73 per day
14 days +$82.25 $761.25 ~$54.38 per day
21 days +$110.50 $1,022.25 ~$48.68 per day
30 days +$138.75 $1,283.25 ~$42.78 per day
45 days +$181.00 $1,674.75 ~$37.22 per day
60 days +$211.50 $1,957.50 ~$32.63 per day
90 days +$272.50 $2,523.00 ~$28.04 per day

Shipping

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The shopping cart can automatically quote shipping, even for multi-item and oversize orders. Shipping multiple items together offers significant savings over shipping them individually.