Nikon Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S

Ultra-portable super-telephoto prime for wildlife photography

Nikon Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S
88/100
LENS SCORE
Features 18
Performance 19
Durability 18
Price 15
Usability 18
Brand Nikon
Model 20104

Key Features

OPTICS S-Line premium optics with ED, Super ED, and SR glass elements
AUTOFOCUS Dual stepping motors (STM) for fast, quiet, and precise AF
STABILIZATION In-lens Vibration Reduction providing up to 5.5 stops of compensation
APERTURE 9-blade rounded diaphragm for smooth, natural bokeh
COATING Nano Crystal Coat to effectively reduce ghosting and flare
WEATHER SEALING Extensive weather-sealing and fluorine coating on front element
CONTROL Customizable L-Fn buttons and programmable control ring
COMPATIBILITY Compatible with Z-mount 1.4x and 2.0x teleconverters
WEIGHT Lightweight design at approximately 1,160g for handheld use
FOCUS LIMITER Focus limiter switch for faster acquisition in specific ranges
MIN FOCUS Close focusing distance of 2.5m (8.2ft)
BUILD Professional-grade S-Line construction with high-quality materials
MOUNT Nikon Z-mount optimized for full-frame mirrorless sensors

The Most Important Rings & Switches — Nikon Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S

Ring / Switch / Control Status Note
Focus Ring ✓ Present
Zoom Ring ✗ Not Present
Aperture Ring ✗ Not Present
AF/MF Switch ✓ Present
Image Stabilisation Switch ✓ Present
Focus Limiter Switch ✓ Present
Function (L-Fn) Button ✓ Present
Zoom Lock Switch ✗ Not Present
Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) ✓ Present
Weather Sealing ✓ Present

How-to Use Nikon Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S

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Technical Specification

Focal Length 400mm
Maximum Aperture f/4.5
Minimum Aperture f/32
Lens Construction 25 elements in 19 groups
Angle of View 6u00b0 10'
Min Focus Distance 2.5m (8.2ft)
Max Magnification 0.16x
Diaphragm Blades 9 (rounded)
Filter Size 95mm
Stabilization VR (5.5 stops)
Dimensions 104mm x 234.5mm
Weight 1,160g