Nikon NIKKOR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR II Review

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR Sample Photos

Wide-angle | 1/1000 sec | f/6.3 | 80.0 mm | ISO 200 High-Res	Telephoto | 1/500 sec | f/6.3 | 400.0 mm | ISO 200 High-Res
Closest focus is 175cm using autofocus and 150cm using manual focus | 1/200 sec | f/8.0 | 400.0 mm | ISO 640 High-Res	Nano-Crystal coatings help to reduce flare and retain contrast | 1/250 sec | f/5.6 | 300.0 mm | ISO 200 High-Res
1/500 sec | f/8.0 | 80.0 mm | ISO 200 High-Res	1/200 sec | f/8.0 | 400.0 mm | ISO 200 High-Res
1/800 sec | f/6.3 | 330.0 mm | ISO 200 High-Res	1/200 sec | f/5.3 | 240.0 mm | ISO 800 High-Res

Value for Money

Just like with any newly launched lens, the asking price may seem a little steep at first, especially when the current £2200 price tag of this lens is compared with the outgoing lens, which is available for just under half that. Even with the price difference, this lens is still a worthwhile purchase, as an upgrade, or simply because you require a lens covering this range. The difference in performance between the two is such that the newer lens is much more pleasant to use, and will generally yield better results.

Those on a budget may also consider Sigma's 120-400mm DG OS HSM lens, which is available for around £630. On paper this lens sports many similar features, including optical stabilisation and silent focusing, but it doesn't deliver performance of the same level as this lens.

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