Comparison of Nikon 80-400mm ƒ/4.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S Nikkor and Nikon 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR AF-S Nikkor

Attribute	Nikon 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR AF-S Nikkor ×	Nikon 80-400mm ƒ/4.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S Nikkor ×
Aperture (f)	5.60 - 32.00	4.50 - 40.00
Filter Size (mm)	95	77
Notes	VR Image Stabilization (up to 4.5 stops correction); Included Accessories: Front and rear lens caps, bayonet hood, semi-soft lens case	Vibration Reduction (VR) allows for up to four stops of image stabilization
Closest Focus (m)	2.2	1.75
Magnification Ratio (x)	0.22	0.175
Zoom System	Rotary	Rotating
Type	Telephoto Zoom	Zoom
APS Equivalent	300 - 750mm	120 - 600mm
Diaphragm Blades	9	9
Image Circle	35mm	35mm
Focal Length (mm)	200.00 - 500.00	80.00 - 400.00
Brand	Nikon	Nikon
Name	Nikon 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR AF-S Nikkor	Nikon 80-400mm ƒ/4.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S Nikkor
Weight (g)	2300	1570
Diaphragm Blades Type	rounded	rounded
Lens Construction	19 elements in 12 groups, including 3 ED elements; Super Integrated Coating	20 elements in 12 groups, including 1 Super ED and 4 ED glass elements; Nano Crystal Coat
Diagonal Angle of View (degree)	6.20 - 12.30	6.20 - 30.20
Length (mm)	267.5	203
Diameter (mm)	108	95.5
Focus Details	Internal focusing with AF-S (Silent Wave Motor); Focus Range Limiter; M/A, M Mode Switch	AF-S with Silent Wave Motor (SWM), Focus mode switch (A/M, M/A and M); Focus limiter switch