Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S : Specifications and Opinions

The Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S is a tele lens for FF and APS-C, manufactured from 2021. The focus is done by Stepper Motor, it has image stabilization. The average price, when it has been added to the JuzaPhoto database, is 2789 €;

29 users have given it an average vote of 9.7 out of 10.

MOUNT

This lens is available with the following mounts:

Nikon Z: this lens is compatible with mirrorless fullframe and APS-C Nikon Z.

Specifications
Focal lenght	100-400 mm
Angle of view	24.4 - 6.2°
Format	FF, APS-C
Max. aperture	f/4.6-5.6
Aperture blades	9
Lenses/Groups	25 elements in 20 groups
Min. focus distance	0.75 meters
Reproduction ratio	0.38x
Features
Zoom type	Ring, external
Stabilization	Yes (built in lens)
Focus	Stepper Motor
Internal Focus	Yes
Built and notes
Tripod ring	Yes
Extenders	Yes
Filters	77 mm
Lens hood	Yes, supplied
Weather sealing	Yes
Weight	1355 g
Dimensions	98 x 222 mm
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Reviews

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The following opinions have been automatically translated with Google Translate.

Fabio Vivalda

sent on 03 Febbraio 2026

Pros: Sharpness and color rendering even paired with 1.4x extender

Cons: It stretches even if it remains balanced

Opinion: A lens not to be missed, of exceptional quality. It should be in the kit of every nature photographer, for the moment I use it for birdlife practically always multiplied, but I can't wait to try it also with macro and in the narrow landscape. The balance in freehand use is remarkable, it is difficult to find faults with it!

Roberto Miniero

sent on 01 Aprile 2025

Pros: Balance, optical quality, speed of action, vibration compensation

Cons: Footprint, cost

Opinion: It is a great goal, in no uncertain terms. Its definition, its incredible balance, its vibration compensation system and its speed of action make it a super lens that can be used in many contexts not only for photographic hunting. I still have to explore all its features but I have no doubt it is really a great lens. I come from Sigma, a very good lens at a very affordable price but there is no comparison between the two and on the other hand the cost difference between the two is high.

Roby Photo

sent on 13 Maggio 2024

Pros: For me it's a great telephoto lens but...

Cons: Hooking in flight is problematic with birds, even of the black kite type

Opinion: I'm not much of a photographer, but it's the first time I've not been able to take pictures, if not rarely, of birds in flight. In a nutshell, you can't hook them. Most of the time it's wasted time. Sometimes it happens that it focuses behind the subject. Can someone give me some advice, please.

Maxdemian74

sent on 28 Dicembre 2022

Pros: Engraving, weight balance, build quality

Cons: Very high cost

Opinion: It is a zoom with a very usable focal range, which allows you to go up to 400mm freehand (and you can also multiply!). Moreover, unlike other brands, the diaphragm does not rise above f5.6, maintaining weights and dimensions within more than acceptable areas. I can say that it is "almost" a lens to always carry in the backpack without getting too tired, and counting on an excellent quality of materials and coatings. It is designed to work hard and in any weather condition, with great sharpness in all focal lengths and lightning-fast focus. Surely on some occasions it would be nice to have an f4, but the Z cameras manage well the high iso and the "lightness" always forces some compromise, you know. Despite the not exactly fast opening, however, it manages to return a homogeneous and pleasant shade (considering its limits) and with the right light you can also get good outdoor portraits. Having to use only one adjective to define it I would say: FUN! I add a note - With little light (like after sunset) there are some difficulties with focusing on Z6/Z7 (but I think it's normal). The system fails to hook well to 400mm, on small subjects. On Z9 I don't know but I guess there are no problems.

Claudiolm

sent on 10 Dicembre 2022

Pros: weight, AF, image quality even at extreme apertures and focal lengths, good multiplied with 1.4x, price appropriate to quality,

Cons: Foot to be replaced with a universal ark, non-existent case (like all recent Nikon lenses)

Opinion: I had it just released a year ago, I use it for a high percentage of shots, both in landscape and in birdlife with and without TC1.4 x. With the z9 it is the best I can afford at this stage (I exclude x now the extreme fixed), however very satisfied, I almost always use it with monopod, but also free hand is manageable, and well balanced. I kept it glued in South Africa x 20 days to the z9 and I also appezzato in the night Safari sessions, sure I had an extra diaphragm I would have had some Iso less to manage in pp. In fact the brightness is the only flaw, if combined with the 2x still acceptable with TC 1.4 x.

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Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S : Specifications and Opinions

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