Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S
Professional super-telephoto zoom for Z-mount mirrorless
Key Features
Lens Capabilities
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The Most Important Rings & Switches — Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S
| Ring / Switch / Control | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Focus Ring | ✓ Present | |
| Zoom Ring | ✓ Present | |
| Aperture Ring | ~ Limited | Programmable control ring |
| AF/MF Switch | ✓ Present | |
| Image Stabilisation Switch | ✓ Present | |
| Focus Limiter Switch | ✓ Present | Full / Infinity-3m |
| Function (L-Fn) Button | ✓ Present | Multiple L-Fn buttons |
| Zoom Lock Switch | ✗ Not Present | Uses inner balance zoom |
| Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) | ✓ Present | |
| Weather Sealing | ✓ Present |
How-to Use Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S
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Learn & Master Photography with Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S
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Technical Specification
| Focal Length | 100-400mm |
| Aperture Range | f/4.5-5.6 to f/32-40 |
| Lens Construction | 25 elements in 20 groups |
| Minimum Focus | 0.75m (2.47ft) |
| Max Magnification | 0.38x |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 (rounded) |
| Filter Size | 77mm |
| Stabilization | 5.5 stops (VR) |
| Focus Motor | Dual Stepping Motors (STM) |
| Weather Sealing | Yes (Dust and drip resistant) |
| Weight | 1355g (without tripod collar) |
| Dimensions | 98mm x 222mm |
