Nikon's Heaviest Lenses sorted by weight

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jdeg

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I thought I'd take a look at what lenses weigh the most in Nikon's line up. Naturally large focal lengths are at the top, but there are some surprises in here as well...

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1Nikon AF-S 600mm f/4D IF-ED II590013.00
2Nikon 800mm f/5.6 IF-ED545012.02
3Nikon AF-S 600mm f/4G ED VR506011.15
4Nikon AF-S 400mm f/2.8D IF-ED II480010.58
5Nikon AF-S 400mm f/2.8G ED VR462010.18
6Nikon AF-S 800mm f/5.6E FL ED VR459010.11
7Nikon AF-S 500mm f/4G ED VR38808.55
8Nikon AF-S 500mm f/4D IF-ED II38008.38
9Nikon AF-S 400mm f/2.8E FL ED VR38008.38
10Nikon AF-S 200-400mm f/4G IF-ED VR II33607.41
12Nikon AF-S 200-400mm f/4G IF-ED VR32757.22
13Nikon AF-S 200mm f/2G ED VR II29306.46
14Nikon AF-S 200mm f/2G IF ED VR29006.39
15Nikon AF-S 300mm f/2.8G IF-ED VR II29006.39
16Nikon AF-S 300mm f/2.8G IF-ED VR28706.33
17Nikon AF-S 300mm f/2.8D IF-ED II25605.64
18Nikon AF-S 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR15703.46
19Nikon AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II15403.39
20Nikon AF-S 300mm f/4D IF-ED14403.17
21Nikon AF VR Zoom 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED13603.00
22Nikon AF Zoom 80-200mm f/2.8D ED13002.87
23Nikon AF Micro 200mm f/4D IF-ED11852.61
24Nikon AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED10002.20
25Nikon AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED9001.98
26Nikon AF-S 70-200mm f/4G ED VR8501.87
27Nikon AF DC 135mm f/2D8151.80

See also: http://nikonites.com/general-digital-slr-cameras/22923-nikon-dslr-cameras-weight.html
 
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STM

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No one has to tell me how heavy the 600mm f/4 ED-IF AIS is, add it to a heavy body like my F4S or F2 with the MD-2/MB-1 and that thing tops out at about 15+ pounds.

But you sure can't argue with the results! I added my TC-300 to it, giving me an effective 1200mm f/8. The image was taken 1 step down at an effective f/11

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STM

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I am surprised the 85mm f/1.4 AIS is not on the list. For it's size it is pretty heavy as well. I just weighed mine and it tops out at 1 lb 7.2 oz.
 
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STM

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Cowleystjames said:
Great picture STM, saw one or two of those on a joint exercise at the NWTC up in Alaska a few years back. Amazing raptor.
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Thanks, and that one was in the wild, not in a zoo. It is little known fact that FL is ranked number THREE in the US behind Alaska and Minnesota in the population of nesting Bald Eagles. I spotted their nest while walking a trail in the Blackwater State Park and decided to go back the next week, 600mm in hand. I set up a temporary blind using a poncho and some camouflage netting and just waited. I waited a good two hours for this one shot. I was only maybe 50 yards from them.
 
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jdeg

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Cowleystjames said:
I may be a complete muppet, but I can't see the 24-70 f2.8 in that list! But great compilation by the way
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Oops, missed that one. Added!

STM said:
I am surprised the 85mm f/1.4 AIS is not on the list. For it's size it is pretty heavy as well. I just weighed mine and it tops out at 1 lb 7.2 oz.
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Yep, 595g - Maybe I'll add on to the end of the list at some point.
 
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