Nikon NIKKOR 20071 400mm
A built-in 1.4x teleconverter instantly transforms this zoom into a 252-560mm f/5.6, while its constant f/4 aperture, one fluorite, and eight ED elements maintain clarity. Vibration Reduction stabilization and Nano Crystal Coatings ensure sharp, high-contrast images in demanding light and during handheld use. This lens is best for wildlife and sports photographers who need rapid focal length flexibility in a single, weather-sealed housing.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong optical (100th percentile) 100th
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile) 91st
- Strong stabilization (83rd percentile) 83rd
- Strong versatility (75th percentile) 75th
Cons
- Below average aperture (5th percentile)
- Below average build (7th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (8th percentile)
- Below average macro (34th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 8 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 180 |
| Focal Length Max | 400 |
| Elements | 27 |
| Groups | 19 |
| ED Elements | 8 |
| Coating | Nano Crystal and Super Integrated Coatings |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/32 |
| Min Aperture | f/4 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
Build
| Mount | Nikon F |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 3.2 kg / 7.1 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 41 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | Yes |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 2000 |
| Max Magnification | 1:4 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Nikon NIKKOR 20071 400mm | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 | Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN | Sony G SELP28135G.SYX | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R2060 | Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 180-400mm | 28-75mm | 10-18mm | 28-135mm | 20-60mm | 18mm |
| Max Aperture | f/32 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/4 | f/3.5 | f/16 |
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E | Sony E | Sony E | L-Mount | Fujifilm X |
| Stabilization | true | false | false | true | false | false |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 3225 | 540 | 260 | 420 | 350 | 370 |
| AF Type | Autofocus | VXD | Autofocus | SSM | stepping motor | Linear motor |
| Lens Type | telephoto | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | prime |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon NIKKOR 20071 400mm | 54.6 | 7.7 | 6.9 | 34 | 99.9 | 4.9 | 90.8 | 75.4 | 53.7 | 83.2 |
| Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 Compare | 54.6 | 88.1 | 67.3 | 87.3 | 87.8 | 85.8 | 80.3 | 78.2 | 83 | 38 |
| Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 54.6 | 83.5 | 87.4 | 93.3 | 81.6 | 85.8 | 80.3 | 69.1 | 68.7 | 38 |
| Sony G SELP28135G.SYX Compare | 94.2 | 80.2 | 75.6 | 31.2 | 87 | 70 | 63.3 | 92.4 | 50.1 | 92.8 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R2060 Compare | 87 | 86.1 | 80.6 | 66.2 | 76.4 | 79.9 | 0 | 81.5 | 64.7 | 38 |
| Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR Compare | 98 | 41.2 | 79.5 | 84.1 | 83.4 | 45.9 | 90.8 | 33.6 | 87.8 | 38 |
Price
Value & Pricing
B&H Photo 1 offer From CA$10,997
We started tracking prices for this product on May 20, 2026. The chart appears once we have more data.
Usage Scores
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