| Focal length | 400 mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 |
| Lens construction | 14 elements in 11 groups (with 3 ED glass elements and one Nano Crystal Coat) and one meniscus protective glass element |
| Picture angle | 6°10’ (4°00’ with DX-format camera) |
| Minimum focus distance | 2.9 m/9.5 ft. (AF), 2.8 m/9.2 ft. (MF) |
| Maximum reproduction ratio | 1/6.3 |
| No. of diaphragm blades | 9 (rounded) |
| Filter/attachment size | 52 mm |
| Focusing | Internal Focusing (IF) system; autofocus with a built-in SWM and manual focus |
| Diameter x length (extension from lens mount) | Approx. 159.5×368 mm/6.3x14.5 in. |
| Weight | Approx. 4,620 g/10.2 lb. |
| Supplied accessories | Slip-on Lens Hood HK-33, Trunk Case CT-404, 52-mm screw-in filter, Strap LN-1, Monopod collar |