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Nikon NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S Lens with Z Teleconverter TC-2.0x

SKU: NKZ40045TC MFR: 20112 TC
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  • Nikon NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S Lens
    Nikon NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S Lens
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  • Nikon Z Teleconverter TC-2.0x
    Nikon Z Teleconverter TC-2.0x
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Key Features

  • Capture stunning detail with the NIKKOR Z 400mm lens's incredible image quality.
  • Experience versatile shooting with the 400mm focal length, perfect for wildlife photography.
  • The f/4.5 aperture excels in low light, creating beautiful bokeh in your images.
  • Rugged build quality ensures this Nikon lens withstands tough conditions for outdoor shoots.
  • Achieve sharp, quick captures with the lens's high-speed autofocus capabilities.
  • Get closer with the included 2.0x teleconverter, extending your reach for distant subjects.
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Review Summary

2025-12-07T02:48:38

Rated 5 out of 5

Nikkor Z 70-180 f/2.8

Have only used for 2 weeks but absolutely love this lens on my new Nikon Z5 ii. Tack sharp even cropped intensely.

KEVIN R.

2025-09-30T08:14:36

Rated 5 out of 5

Great workhorse lens

This lens is exactly what I needed. Beautiful prime, used it for a full family session a few weeks back and for some corporate group photos.

ANNA G.

2025-07-23T11:39:17

Rated 5 out of 5

Truly excellent.

This is a brilliant lens which which works so well with my Z8. The speed and sharpness of focus is perfect to wildlife and sport photography. I also really value the function button on the lens which I have programmed to activate the 3D bird selection without having to take my eye of the viewfinder of bird in focus. As a package the additional contents were all very useful and made the entire purchase feel that it was excellent value for money. I highly recommend this lens and its free bundle for any avid wildlife and sports photographer.

ALEXANDER G.

2025-04-11T10:44:38

Rated 5 out of 5

Z400 lens

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.

Barry L.

2025-04-01T05:12:21

Rated 4 out of 5

Nikkor 17-28mm 2.8

Recently bought this lens for night photography, and I wasn't disappointed. Great for all sorts of low light photography and gives a wide range of uses. For the price and the quality, definitely worth the purchase.

ADAM P.

2024-06-07T09:30:26

Rated 5 out of 5

Nikkor Z 17-28mm F2.8.

I was able to purchase the budget man's 2.8 trinity in early May along with the Z7ii. It was my first step into mirrorless coming from the D810. I got to use the new outfit on a hiking trip to Valley Forge and the surrounding areas during Memorial Day Weekend. The 17-28 gave incredible results (along with its brethren 28-75, and 70-180). I did not fully grasps the benefits of mirrorless until I actually tried. The 17-28 gave me the same joy as I had with the 16-35 F4. Sharp and crisp throughout and the 2.8 gave a wonderful bokeh for portraits. I highly recommend this lens. I know others that complain that this is still a Tamron rebranded with Nikon, but the feel and satisfaction was still there when shooting with this Nikon lens.

CHRISTOPHER C.

2023-12-25T10:40:12

Rated 5 out of 5

Great lens

I'm very happy with my purchase. This is a great lens.

MARK B.

2023-11-02T10:59:32

Rated 5 out of 5

Very pleasing lens

This lens is the ideal combination. Compact size, light weight, with superb prime lens optical quality. I know what quality optics looks like and this lens delivers. Can work it handheld all day on a Z9. I do a lot of hiking and this lens is very packable. Autofocus is crisp and quick. Good for spotting and following birds. The lens also works well with a 1.4 teleconverter and the images are completely satisfactory at this level. In addition, working with a 47 megapixel sensor I have been able to either crop significantly or switch to DX to get longer reach and still have quality images. I would suggest that if you are looking to frequently work with subjects at 800mm you may want to add another lens (such as the Z 800 f/6.3) to maintain top quality.

GEORGE T.

2023-07-24T11:23:47

Rated 5 out of 5

Light weight and sharp!

Great Nikon Z lens ! Light weight and sharp corner to corner - use with TC1.4 and you have decent 560MM. Used with Z9 andZ8 - Fantastic light combo with Z8. Some have suggested using DX mode - have not tried, but based on cropped images, it is probably reasonable 840mm image.

GERALD C.

2023-06-07T08:26:38

Rated 5 out of 5

Right Mix of Macro & Portrait lens

Products nicely packed and secured. 50mm macro lens is under my radar for while that suit portrait and macro photography. Very nice lens less weight and easy to carry right mix of lens for portrait too and it comes with lens filter and Tripod stand in pretty good deal. Nice addition to my lens collection replacing FX macro lens.

krishna v.

2023-05-15T10:40:03

Rated 5 out of 5

Very good lens

So far I love this lens fast and quiet focusing, nice bokeh but not as sharp as the other expensive lens. It's a very good to shoot what I want

Lorenzo K.

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Nikon CN Specifications

General

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  • Lens Mount

    Nikon Z Mount

  • Lens Format

    Full Frame

  • Fixed Focal Length

    400mm

  • Focus Type

    Auto Focus

  • Aperture

    f/4.5

  • Lens Type

    Prime

  • Kit Style

    Teleconverter 2X

  • Compatibility

    Nikon Z5, Nikon Z50, Nikon Z6, Nikon Z7, Nikon Z30, Nikon Z 9

  • Lens Series

    Nikon NIKKOR Z

  • Special Features

    Dustproof/Splashproof, Bokeh Effect, Image Stabilization

  • Filter Size

    95mm

  • Focus Distance

    8.2 / 2.5m

  • Filter Diameter

    95mm

  • Image Stabilization

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

  • 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

  • Diaphragm Blades

    9

  • Nano Crystal Coat

    Yes

  • ED Glass Elements

    1

  • Autofocus

    Yes

  • AF Actuator

    STM (stepping motor)

  • Internal Focusing

    Yes

Physical Details

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  • Weight

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

  • Dimensions

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

  • UPC Codes

    192223228924, 018208201129, 018208200993

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Designed For Use With:

  • Nikon Z 9
  • Nikon Z5
  • Nikon Z6
  • Nikon Z6 II
  • Nikon Z6III
  • Nikon Z7
  • Nikon Z7 II
  • Nikon Z f
  • Nikon Z5II
  • Nikon Z8

Compatible With Restrictions:*

* If using a APS-C Lens on a Full Frame Camera OR Full-Frame Lens on a APS-C Camera then Image sensor will be narrowed down to APS-C size.

  • Nikon Z fc
  • Nikon Z30
  • Nikon Z50

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About Nikon CN

FEATURED REVIEWS

Great lens

By MARK B.

I'm very happy with my purchase. This is a great lens.

Very good lens

By Lorenzo K.

So far I love this lens fast and quiet focusing, nice bokeh but not as sharp as the other expensive lens. It's a very good to shoot what I want

Super prime featherweight

The smallest, lightest 400mm prime in its class.
Travel light and move fast. Comfortably shoot handheld with unwavering accuracy. Capture the sharpness and beautiful bokeh only a prime lens can deliver. The NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S is the super-telephoto prime for those who use agility and speed to nail decisive views of birds, wildlife, sports and aircraft.

• S-Line Premium Optics
• 400mm Super-Telephoto Prime
• 1160g Lightweight
• VR Image Stabilization (5.5 stops)
• 8.21 ft Close Focusing
• FX Full-Frame Z Cameras

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.

Prime image quality.

Sharpness.
Super ED, ED and SR glass elements virtually eliminate chromatic aberration and color fringing.

Clarity.
Point-light sources are rendered sharp.

Coverage.
Outstanding resolution that extends all the way to the frame edges with minimal vignetting.

Bokeh beyond f/4.5.
The optical design of the NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S is optimized for a smooth bokeh effect that enhances the natural compression of 400mm.

S-Line. Premium optics.
The NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S bears the S-Line designation, reserved for premium NIKKOR Z lenses with the most advanced optics, superior resolution, beautiful bokeh, robust weather sealing and precision design.

Up to 6.0 stops of VR.
Extraordinary built-in optical VR 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. Drag the shutter with confidence for smooth panning shots.

Quick. Quiet. Accurate.
Autofocus is powered by Nikon's STM stepping motor, a highly efficient type of motor that moves in precise intervals at remarkable speed and in near silence, ideal for video and capturing skittish wildlife.

Outstanding balance & handling.
Designed for on-the-go handheld shooting, the lens' center of gravity is closer to the camera body. This makes it easier to bring the camera to your eye, acquire your subject and fluidly track it.

Pairs great with Z teleconverters.
The lens becomes 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.

Tight compositions with DX Crop Mode.
Mimics the field of view of a 600mm lens for a closer framing of your subject.

Nothing holding you back.

Advanced weather sealing.
Rubber gaskets keep dust, dirt and moisture out of moving parts, including the lens mount. The front element has Nikon's nonstick Fluorine Coat, which repels oil, moisture and smudges and easily wipes clean.

Nano Crystal Coat blocks flare.
Shoot into harsh backlighting with virtually no internal reflections, glare or cross-lighting. Capture sharp, high contrast images at the most challenging times of day.

Recall stored focus positions.
Save a focus position with the Memory Set button. As your subject approaches the decisive moment, instantly snap back to that saved position using the Fn or Fn2 buttons.

Form meets function.

Convenient. Screw-on filters.
Uses standard 95mm threaded circular filters.

Make it yours. Control ring.
Smooth, precise and clickless. Manually adjust aperture, ISO or exposure compensation.

Fine tune. Manual focus ring.
Seamlessly override the AF system with smooth, accurate adjustments.

Shortcut. L-Fn buttons.
Map them to subject tracking, AF Lock, image playback and more. For convenient reach, L-Fn2 is available from four separate locations around the lens barrel.

Set boundaries. Focus limit.
Activate to ignore foreground elements closer than 6 meters.

Secure. Kensington slot.
Prevents theft in remote shooting situations.

Out of the way. Quick-release tripod foot.
Rotate the lens from landscape to portrait. Quickly release the foot for handheld shooting.

Technology

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.

Vibration Reduction
A Nikon in-lens technology that improves image stability by automatically compensating for camera shake. Lenses that offer VR will feature the abbreviation VR on the lens barrel.

Stepping Motor
NIKKOR Z lenses use a stepping motor for fast, accurate, smooth, quiet autofocus with reduced wobbling. This quiet drive system makes the lenses ideal for use when shooting video.

Fluorine Coat
Photographers need gear that can withstand the elements. Nikon's fluorine coat effectively repels dust, water droplets, grease or dirt, ensuring easy removal even when they adhere to the lens surface. Nikon's fluorine coat endures a high frequency of lens surface wiping and its anti-reflective effect also contributes to the capture of clear images.

Nano Crystal Coat
An anti-reflective coating developed by Nikon that virtually eliminates internal lens element reflections across a wide range of wavelengths. Nano Crystal Coat solves ghost effects caused by red light and effectively reduces ghost and flare caused by light entering the lens diagonally.

IF Lens
A NIKKOR lens in which only the internal lens group shifts during focusing. Thus, IF NIKKORS do not change in size during AF operation, allowing for compact, lightweight lenses capable of closer focusing distances. These lenses will be designated with the abbreviation IF on the lens barrel.

Electromagnetic Diaphragm Mechanism
An electromagnetic diaphragm mechanism in the lens barrel provides highly accurate electronic diaphragm or aperture blade control when using auto exposure during continuous shooting.

A/M
A/M stands for Auto-Priority Manual Mode. This mode also enables an easy transition from autofocus to manual during AF operation. However, mode switch sensitivity has been altered to reduce the possibility of sudden unintentional switching to manual focus while shooting.

Nikon CN 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 detail with the NIKKOR Z 400mm lens's incredible image quality.
  • Experience versatile shooting with the 400mm focal length, perfect for wildlife photography.
  • The f/4.5 aperture excels in low light, creating beautiful bokeh in your images.
  • Rugged build quality ensures this Nikon lens withstands tough conditions for outdoor shoots.
  • Achieve sharp, quick captures with the lens's high-speed autofocus capabilities.
  • Get closer with the included 2.0x teleconverter, extending your reach for distant subjects.

What's in the box:

  • Nikon NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S Lens
  • Z Teleconverter TC-2.0x
  • 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