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Nikon NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S Lens

SKU: NKZ40045 MFR: 20112
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Key Features

  • Capture stunning wildlife shots with the NIKKOR Z 400mm lens' incredible reach.
  • Experience sharp imagery with this prime lens, enhanced by Nikon's Nano Crystal Coat.
  • The f/4.5 aperture excels in low light, creating beautiful bokeh in your photos.
  • Weighing only 2.56 lbs, this portable 400mm lens is perfect for outdoor adventures.
  • Benefit from Vibration Reduction (VR) ensuring sharp images, even handheld.
  • Achieve fast, accurate autofocus with the STM, ideal for capturing action shots.
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Nikon NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S Specifications

  • Mount Type

    Nikon Z Mount

  • Lens Type

    Prime

  • Focal Length

    400mm

  • Maximum Aperture

    f/ 4.5

  • Minimum Aperture

    f/ 32

  • Format

    FX

  • Angle of View

    Maximum: (DX-format) 4 Degree
    Maximum: (FX-format) 6 Degree 10'

  • Maximum Reproduction Ratio

    0.16x

  • Lens Elements

    19

  • Lens Groups

    13

  • Image Stabilization

    VR (Vibration Reduction) Lens shift using voice coil motors (VCMs)

  • Diaphragm Blades

    9

  • Nano Crystal Coat

    Yes

  • ED Glass Elements

    1

  • SR

    (Short-Wavelength Refractive) Glass Elements: 1

  • Super ED Glass Elements

    2

  • Fluorine Coat

    Yes

  • Autofocus

    Yes

  • AF Actuator

    STM (stepping motor)

  • Internal Focusing

    Yes

  • Minimum Focus Distance

    8.21' (2.5m) from focal plane

  • Focus Mode

    Auto/Manual

  • Focus Limit Switch

    Two positions: FULL (Infinite - 2.5 m) and Infinite - 6 m

  • Filter Size

    95mm

  • Dimensions (Dia. x L)

    4.1 x 9.3" (104 x 234.5mm) (Approx.)

  • Weight

    Without tripod collar: 2.56 lbs (1.16kg)
    With tripod collar: 2.75 lbs (1.24kg) (Approx.)

  • UPC Code

    018208201129

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About Nikon NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S

FEATURED REVIEWS

Z400 lens

By Barry L.

This is a lens I wanted a long time. It handles beautifully and is amazingly light. Resolution and either color or BW pics come across as I love. Great for lugging around the back country or a race course. The use of a 2X or a 1.4X work well and extends my reach over 400mm, like 560 or 800. Compare the costs of a Z600 to a Z800, doing work in bright lighting is sweet. If this is what you can use or really want, this is the one for you.

Love this lens

By Jeannie S.

This lens produces gorgeous, sharp images. Works flawlessly with the 1.4x t.c. It's one of my favorite lenses.

ED (Extra-Low Dispersion) Glass
An optical glass developed by Nikon that is used with normal optical glass in telephoto lenses to obtain optimum correction of chromatic aberrations.

Super ED Glass
Nikon has also developed Super ED glass featuring even lower dispersion properties and extremely high performance in reducing the secondary spectrum, to minimize chromatic aberration even further, as well as other lens aberrations.

Short-Wavelength Refractive Lens
SR is a high- and specialized-dispersion glass lens that refracts light with wavelengths shorter than that of blue. By controlling short-wavelength light, the lens is able to achieve highly precise chromatic aberration compensation so that the colors in your images are more accurately reproduced. It also allows for more flexible optical designs, which allows for compact, lighter lenses to be designed.

ED (Extra-Low Dispersion) Glass

Super-telephoto prime for the traveler.
Just over 9 inches long and 2.5 lbs., the NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S pairs great with Z cameras and fits most gear bags and backpacks, so you can always have it on-hand.

400mm. Bring the action to you.
400mm is an ideal lens for birds, wildlife and action. It provides the massive reach you need to get closer with enough field of view to easily acquire and track fast subjects. You can even focus on subjects as close as 2.5 meters away to reveal every little detail.

Super-telephoto prime for the traveler.

After extensive user feedback, it's clear that the NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S Lens is a game-changer for photographers seeking agility, speed, and precision. This super-telephoto prime lens, the lightest and smallest in its class, delivers unparalleled sharpness and stunning bokeh, making it the go-to choice for capturing decisive views of birds, wildlife, sports, and aircraft.

Weighing just 1160g and measuring just over 9 inches, this lens is designed for on-the-go photographers. Its compact size makes it a perfect fit for most gear bags and backpacks, ensuring it's always ready for action. With a 400mm focal length, this lens brings the action closer to you, providing the reach you need to easily acquire and track fast-moving subjects.

The NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S Lens boasts S-Line Premium Optics, a designation reserved for NIKKOR Z lenses that offer advanced optics, superior resolution, beautiful bokeh, robust weather sealing, and precision design. The lens features Super ED, ED, and SR glass elements that virtually eliminate chromatic aberration and color fringing, ensuring sharp, high contrast images even in challenging lighting conditions.

This lens is equipped with VR Image Stabilization, offering up to 6.0 stops of VR on cameras that support Synchro VR and 5.5 stops on all other Z cameras. This feature allows you to confidently capture smooth panning shots even at slower shutter speeds. The lens also features Nikon's STM stepping motor, providing quick, quiet, and accurate autofocus, ideal for video and capturing elusive wildlife.

The NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S Lens is designed with a focus on balance and handling. The lens' center of gravity is closer to the camera body, making it easier to bring the camera to your eye, acquire your subject, and fluidly track it. The lens is also compatible with Z teleconverters, allowing for even tighter compositions with DX Crop Mode.

This lens is built to withstand the elements, featuring advanced weather sealing and a front element with Nikon's nonstick Fluorine Coat, which repels oil, moisture, and smudges. The lens also features Nano Crystal Coat, which blocks flare and virtually eliminates internal reflections, glare, or cross-lighting.

The NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S Lens is not just about performance, but also convenience. It features a control ring for manual adjustments, an L-Fn button for quick access to settings, a quick-release tripod foot for easy switching between landscape and portrait orientation, and a Kensington slot for added security.

In summary, the NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S Lens is a lightweight, compact, and powerful tool that delivers exceptional image quality, making it an essential addition to any photographer's gear.

Nikon NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S Features

  • The NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S is a super-telephoto prime lens designed for agility and speed, making it ideal for capturing decisive views of wildlife, sports, and aircraft
  • Weighing only 1160g, this lens is the smallest and lightest 400mm prime in its class, allowing you to travel light and shoot comfortably handheld with unwavering accuracy
  • Featuring premium optics and advanced technology, this S-Line lens delivers exceptional sharpness, clarity, and bokeh beyond f/4.5, with outstanding resolution that extends all the way to the frame edges
  • With up to 6.0 stops of built-in optical VR, this lens achieves an effect of shooting up to 6.0 stops faster on a camera that supports Synchro VR and 5.5 stops faster on all other Z cameras, allowing for smooth panning shots with confidence
  • Powered by Nikon's STM stepping motor, the autofocus is quick, quiet, and accurate, making it perfect for video and capturing skittish wildlife
  • This lens pairs great with Z teleconverters, becoming a 560mm f/6.3 lens with the Z Teleconverter TC-1.4x or an 800mm f/9 lens with the Z Teleconverter TC-2.0x
  • Designed for on-the-go handheld shooting, the NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S has an outstanding balance and handling, with its center of gravity closer to the camera body, making it easier to acquire and track subjects
  • The lens also mimics the field of view of a 600mm lens for closer framing of subjects, making it perfect for tight compositions with DX Crop Mode
  • Wildlife photographer Michelle Valberg calls this lens the perfect balance between mobility, stability, and performance, while sports and action photographer Jaanus Ree praises its super sharp and fast capabilities
  • According to aircraft and architecture photographer Ken Goshima, all NIKKOR Z lenses have high resolving power, but this lens is outstanding among them, delivering prime image quality with virtually no chromatic aberration or color fringing

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 12 months.

Compatibility

Designed for use with: Nikon Z 9,Nikon Z5,Nikon Z6,Nikon Z6 II and

Key Features

  • Capture stunning wildlife shots with the NIKKOR Z 400mm lens' incredible reach.
  • Experience sharp imagery with this prime lens, enhanced by Nikon's Nano Crystal Coat.
  • The f/4.5 aperture excels in low light, creating beautiful bokeh in your photos.
  • Weighing only 2.56 lbs, this portable 400mm lens is perfect for outdoor adventures.
  • Benefit from Vibration Reduction (VR) ensuring sharp images, even handheld.
  • Achieve fast, accurate autofocus with the STM, ideal for capturing action shots.

What's in the box:

  • Nikon NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S Lens
  • 95mm Snap-On Front Lens Cap (LC-95B)
  • Rear Lens Cap (LF-N1)
  • Lens Hood (HB-105)
  • Lens Case (CL-C5)
  • Tripod Foot
  • Nikon 1 Year Limited Warranty