Lens Details

Nikon
NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S
$13,999~
MSRP (prices vary)
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Released: September 29, 2022
Highlights
- A full-frame 400mm f/2.8 super-telephoto prime for Nikon Z — suited to sports, wildlife and distant subjects.
- The 400mm reach pulls distant subjects closer with strong background compression.
- Weather-sealed against dust and moisture, optical stabilization for sharper handheld shots, and it is built for serious reach at 3440g.
Who it's for
The Nikon NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S is a 400mm f/2.8 prime lens — a super-telephoto option. Here's what it's best at and what to keep in mind.
Best for
- ✓Wildlife, sports and distant subjects — reach to 400mm.
- ✓Handheld stills and video — optical stabilisation smooths shake.
- ✓Outdoor and travel use — a weather-sealed build.
Keep in mind
- !Aperture tops out at f/2.8 — less low-light headroom and background blur than faster lenses.
- !Heavy at 3440g (7.58 lb) — best balanced on larger bodies or a tripod.
400mm
Focal Length
f/2.8
Max Aperture
Full-Frame
Coverage
○
Stabilized
3440g
Weight
40mm
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Full Specifications
Optical Design
| Focal Length | 400mm |
|---|---|
| Lens Type | Prime |
| Optical Elements | 25 |
| Optical Groups | 19 |
Aperture & Iris
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 |
|---|---|
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 |
| Aperture Blades | 9 |
| Rounded Aperture | Yes |
Coverage & Angle
| Format Coverage | Full-Frame |
|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Nikon Z |
| Angle of View | 6.2° |
| 35mm Equivalent | − |
Focus
| Autofocus | Yes |
|---|---|
| Focus Motor | Multi-focus Stepping |
| Focus Limiter | Yes |
| AF/MF Switch | Yes |
| Min Focus Distance | 270 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.16x |
Stabilization & Video
| Optical Stabilization | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aperture Ring | No |
| Declickable Aperture | No |
| Parfocal | No |
| Internal Zoom | No |
General
| Price (MSRP) | $13,999 |
|---|---|
| Filter Size | 40mm |
| Diameter | 155mm |
| Length | 368mm |
| Weight | 3440g (7.58 lb) |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Tripod Collar | Yes |





