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

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 80-400 f4.5-5.6G ED VR review: Nikon’s ‘Super-Zoom’ versatility at a price

Introduction Optically the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 80-400 f4.5-5.6G ED VR is completely different from the previous model, 20 elements including 5 of ED (Extra-Low Dispersion) or Super ED Glass arranged in 12 groups (formerly the lens had 17 elements in 11 groups, with 3 of ED glass). The DxO Mark score of 22 makes this the best super-zoom yet tested: 4 points above its predecessor. The individual parts of the score are good for the new lens too: sharpness at 14P-MPix is just one point behind the Sigma 120-400 f4.5-5.6