Unpredictability has met its match.

Pros who spend time behind a super-telephoto lens know a hard truth: when you need a teleconverter, you often need it in a hurry. For these moments, Nikon proudly introduces the AF-S NIKKOR 180-400mm f/4E TC1.4 FL ED VR, a super-telephoto zoom lens with a built-in 1.4X teleconverter. Capture sports, events and wildlife in lifelike brilliance from 180-400mm, then,without breaking shooting posture, engage the integrated teleconverter and increase your reach to 560mm f/5.6 (840mm equivalent on a DX body). Incorporating remarkable advancements in optical design, autofocus performance, Vibration Reduction and durability, this lens is bound to be come the new standard for serious field photographers.

A NIKKOR Gold Series super-telephoto zoom lens unlike any before it

Combining Nikon's first ever built-in 1.4X teleconverter with a new optical design, advanced lens technologies and comprehensive weather sealing, the AF-S NIKKOR180-400mm f/4E TC1.4 FL ED VR can help pros shooting sports, wild life and events perform at their absolute best.

Harness speed, consistency, low-light performance and image quality across a versatile 180-400mm focal length range with a constant f/4maximum aperture. Activate the integrated 1.4X teleconverter and increase reach to 560mm at f/5.6.

Capture amazing images in nearly any light, thanks to an advanced optical design that includes 8 Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) glass elements,1 Fluorite element and Nano Crystal Coat for maximum sharpness and minimal distortion.

Nikon's first built-in teleconverter

When you're in the field, adding a teleconverter to a large lens can be a tense operation, especially when dust or moisture is present. With the AF-S NIKKOR 180-400mm f/4E TC1.4FL ED VR, it's as easy as flicking a switch.

Engage the 1.4X teleconverter and increase focal length to 560mm, f/5.6.On a DX camera like the ultra-fast D500, this is an 840mm equivalent angle of view. The teleconverter switch can be comfortably operated by most using a right-hand finger without releasing the camera grip or taking an eye off the viewfinder.

Since it's integrated into the lens, the teleconverter maximizes light transmission to the sensor with very little falloff for tack-sharp images.

Blazing fast acquisition, locked-on tracking

The AF-S NIKKOR 180-400mm f/4ETC1.4 FL ED VR draws peak performance from the 153-point AF system in recent Nikon DSLRs like the D5, D850 and D500. The sensors at the outer areas of the frame can be used as cross-type sensors*, drastically improving acquisition speed when a subject enters the frame. Enhanced servo drive control and higher-speed inversion of the Silent Wave Motor (SWM) improves tracking, even with subjects that radically change speed or direction.

Ready for tough assignments

You can't chase sports, events and wildlife without getting a little dirt on your hands. The AF-S NIKKOR180-400mm f/4E TC1.4 FL ED VR is built for the field with advanced dust and moisture sealing on all moveable parts, a rugged magnesium alloy lens barrel and protective front meniscus.

Smaller, lighter and more comfortable for handheld shooting and transport, the tripod collar also has ball-bearing smoothness for switching between horizontal and landscape shooting. At 3,500 grams, it's lighter than comparable lenses on the market thanks to a Fluorite lens element, magnesium alloy lens barrel and Internal Focusing (IF) design. Activate AF/AE Lock, switch between AF Area Modes and more using the conveniently positioned assignable Function buttons.

Nonstick protective coating

Water droplets, dirt and smudges wipe away with ease thanks to Nikon's remarkable nonstick Fluorine coating on the protective front meniscus.

Vibration Reduction, evolved

The AF-S NIKKOR 180-400mm f/4ETC1.4 FL ED VR incorporates Nikon's latest Vibration Reduction (VR)design for up to 4 stops** of shutter speed increase, even when using the built-in teleconverter. This new VR system starts up immediately after powering on the camera, and it includes three shooting modes,including one for sports and fast action and one specifically for tripod shooting.

*This feature will be available with a firmware upgrade for the D5, D850 and D500 as of March, 2018.

Brad Hill's Nikon Collection

Nikkor AF-S Teleconverter TC-14E III 1.4x

Nikkor AF-S 180-400mm f/4E TC1.4 VR

Nikkor AF-S 500mm f5.6E PF ED VR

Nikkor Z 50mm f1.8S

Nikkor Z 24-70mm f4 S

Nikkor Z 35mm f1.8S

Nikkor Z 14-30mm f4 S

Nikkor Z 85mm f1.8 S

Nikkor Z 70-200mm f2.8 VR S

Nikkor AF-S 120-300mm f2.8E FL ED SR VR

Nikon D6 Body

Nikkor Z 100-400mm f4.5-5.6 VR S