Lens Details
Nikon
NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S
$3,299~
MSRP (prices vary)
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Released: May 27, 2022
Highlights
- Full-frame 400mm f/4.5 super-telephoto prime for Nikon Z, made for reaching far-off action and wildlife.
- 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 1340g.
Who it's for
The Nikon NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S is a 400mm f/4.5 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/4.5 — less low-light headroom and background blur than faster lenses.
- !Heavy at 1340g (2.95 lb) — best balanced on larger bodies or a tripod.
400mm
Focal Length
f/4.5
Max Aperture
Full-Frame
Coverage
○
Stabilized
1340g
Weight
95mm
Filter
Full Specifications
Optical Design
| Focal Length | 400mm |
|---|---|
| Lens Type | Prime |
| Optical Elements | 19 |
| Optical Groups | 13 |
Aperture & Iris
| Maximum Aperture | f/4.5 |
|---|---|
| Minimum Aperture | f/32 |
| Aperture Blades | 9 |
| Rounded Aperture | Yes |
Coverage & Angle
| Format Coverage | Full-Frame |
|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Nikon Z |
| Angle of View | 6° |
| 35mm Equivalent | − |
Focus
| Autofocus | Yes |
|---|---|
| Focus Motor | Multi-focus Stepping |
| Focus Limiter | Yes |
| AF/MF Switch | Yes |
| Min Focus Distance | 250 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.17x |
Stabilization & Video
| Optical Stabilization | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aperture Ring | No |
| Declickable Aperture | No |
| Parfocal | No |
| Internal Zoom | No |
General
| Price (MSRP) | $3,299 |
|---|---|
| Filter Size | 95mm |
| Diameter | 112mm |
| Length | 354.5mm |
| Weight | 1340g (2.95 lb) |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Tripod Collar | Yes |
