Nikon Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR : Specifications and Opinions

The Nikon Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR is a superzoom lens for FF and APS-C, manufactured from 2024. The focus is done by Stepper Motor, it has image stabilization. The average price, when it has been added to the JuzaPhoto database, is 1469 €;

23 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	28-400 mm
Angle of view	75.3 - 6.2°
Format	FF, APS-C
Max. aperture	f/4.0-8.0
Aperture blades	9
Lenses/Groups	21 elements in 15 groups
Min. focus distance	0.20 - 1.20 meters
Reproduction ratio	0.35x
Features
Zoom type	Ring, external
Stabilization	Yes (built in lens)
Focus	Stepper Motor
Internal Focus	Yes
Built and notes
Tripod ring	No
Extenders	No
Filters	77 mm
Lens hood	Yes, supplied
Weather sealing	Yes
Weight	725 g
Dimensions	85 x 142 mm
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66tonycar

sent on 14 Giugno 2026

Pros: Focal range, good sharpness, portability, weight.

Cons: Brightness, but it is inevitable, not at the level of the most famous zooms

Opinion: I bought this lens exclusively for landscape painting in a "light version", for photos stolen on the fly, or motorcycle trips, to keep on the tank bag. Despite the large focal range it behaves very well, I was impressed that such a zoom has such a good quality, a few decades ago it was unthinkable, but as we know all brands have made great strides on lenses regarding sharpness. Definitely a 24 105 + 100 400, they offer something more, but they also weigh 3 times more, having only one lens the advantage is huge, when you don't want to weigh yourself down it is the ideal lens. When evening falls it is put away and celebrated, but during the day, for a certain type of use it is perfect.

Eustachio

sent on 26 Aprile 2026

Pros: Wide focal length of use, daytime, light

Cons: Doesn't excel at night handheld

Opinion: Purchased as a handyman, it is fully responding to my needs. I wanted a light lens on a light body ... for weights I always have the 750 ... Surprising night performance with the tripod, it gave me sharp and precise landscapes with beautiful color rendering. Happy with the choice I use it with a mirrorless z6II. On the tripod it does not suffer from the lack of a bracket, which I consider useless, also for the not excessive length of the lens. For trips, or excursions in company, it is my undisputed partner. When I am alone and I have more time available, I rely on the 750 and its set of lenses.

Agostini Renzo

sent on 21 Maggio 2025

Pros: Sharp, Light, great excursion.

Cons: At the moment none.

Opinion: I continue my choice of light and performing lenses for the problems I have in my hands and this 28-400 solves these problems greatly. I use it on the ZF and together we are about 1 kilo and a half, and considering the excursion it is a half miracle. I don't use it for birdlife and sports but a general use, and at the moment I can't be more than satisfied. It must be used carefully keeping in mind all the problems it presents but at the moment I must say that I get excellent results and I am fully satisfied with it

Sb.60

sent on 16 Maggio 2025

Pros: Sharpness, weight, focal range, easy handling

Cons: Practically nothing

Opinion: Truly sharp beyond expectations. Used on the Z8 certainly the focusing with the 3d and "birds" is not a lightning bolt in speed as the 180-600 Z can be and much less a fixed, but it does its dirty work and if you use the spot or pin focus, nothing to envy to anyone. Considering its focal range, it becomes a "daytime" travel companion on the most disparate occasions and since mirrorless cameras, thanks also to the daylight view of the viewfinder and the ISO hold, can recover a lot in the aperture brightness gap, you practically mount it and forget it there until the extreme cases in which you need another lens. Excellent

Matteop.

sent on 31 Gennaio 2025

Pros: Comfort

Cons: Zero

Opinion: Premise: I own 24/70 F2.8 and 24/120 F4. Obviously better and I wouldn't give up either of them for this. However... It has officially become my travel/excursion goal. Coupled with the 14/30 F4. I also had the 24-200 in the past and I resold it because it had too much of a "I would like to but I can't" flavor. Here, however, I found my square. As a matter of "laziness"/portability, it is currently my first choice when I "backpack on adventure". Strictly kissed by the sun, it is therefore not "nocturnal/reflective". My type of trip/excursion is daytime reportage. So few frills but mere "testimony". That said, it is therefore perfect. To be clear. Winter Brittany/Normandy. 3,700 KM traveled. Over 20 places visited, almost all outdoors. Photographic time slot 9.00/16.00. 95% of photos made with this. 4% with the 14/30 F4. 1% with the 180-600 (which I had because you never know). 0% with the 24/70 F2.8. +10 photos with the drone. But that's another story.

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