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

The Nikon Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S is a supertele lens for FF and APS-C, manufactured from 2022. The focus is done by Stepper Motor, it has image stabilization. The average price, when it has been added to the JuzaPhoto database, is 3120 €;

41 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	400 mm
Angle of view	6.2°
Format	FF, APS-C
Max. aperture	f/4.5
Aperture blades	9
Lenses/Groups	19 elements in 13 groups
Min. focus distance	2.5 meters
Reproduction ratio	0.16x
Features
Stabilization	Yes (built in lens)
Focus	Stepper Motor
Internal Focus	Yes
Built and notes
Tripod ring	Yes
Extenders	Yes
Filters	95 mm
Lens hood	Yes, supplied
Weather sealing	Yes
Weight	1245 g
Dimensions	104 x 235 mm
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Grohmann

sent on 16 Giugno 2026

Pros: Sharp, compact and lightweight.

Cons: Nothing special

Opinion: I finally wanted to write an opinion for this lens that I have owned for three years, as I saw it described on a site as "nothing special", summarizing the opinion a bit. To me, however, it seems very special. Definitely sharp, it has a good blur for being f/4.5, loses almost nothing with the 1.4X and is not bad with the 2X. The brightness is not very much, but with the excellent stabilization it is not a problem to go down with the times, if the subject allows it. The most obvious pluses are lightness and compactness. It is very easy to transport, in fact. For me it has become indispensable and I use it with Z8 and Z9. I alternate it with the 600 f/6.3 and with both I found my balance. I would have gladly bought the 400 2.8 with Tc, which I know because I occasionally use a friend's, but for my kind of use it weighs too much. In my opinion, the 400 4.5 also has an interesting price/performance ratio. The couple of friends who tried mine took it immediately and I honestly feel like recommending it. P.S. I changed my foot with an ark by Leofoto.

Al6589

sent on 10 Giugno 2026

Pros: Sharpness and AF

Cons: The usual indecent bag and the foot NOT arch

Opinion: Almost perfect lens in terms of lightness, size and optical performance. Really satisfied even with 1.4X multiplier. I would have preferred a shorter minimum focusing distance, I will try it in macro with extension tubes to test it in this field as well. A sore point is the usual bag and the non-Arca foot that I immediately replaced with a compatible Arca one found on Ali express that works well. Excellent in the mountains for its relative lightness without compromising on quality. I found it used at a good price (like new) but I noticed that in some German online stores it costs less than in Italy, even with Nikon Germany warranty

Conte Oliver

sent on 22 Dicembre 2025

Pros: Yield, lightness, bulk

Cons: Painful custody

Opinion: I had 500 f4 and 300 f2.8 and, although I don't have the blur of those superteles, in terms of sharpness I have no regrets. Very light and small, transportable and usable freehand for a long time without getting tired. The performance with 1.4x is excellent. The only discordant note is the case, a truly ridiculous piece of synthetic cloth. And then as with all lenses of all brands, no integrated ark swiss.

Eugenione75

sent on 21 Luglio 2024

Pros: Lightness and compactness combined with excellent quality

Cons: None, it's not a 2.8 I was aware of it but for long trips in the mountains it allows me to travel light with a nice lens

Opinion: I come from 2.8 lenses and I was torn about which tele z to buy: the 300 vrII was starting to be dated It had always been a nice lens but a bit short I had the 70-200 z 2.8 for long trips but always short and combined with the 2x it lost its native characteristics The new 400 2.8 had attracted me for quite a while: expensive yes but some whim can be done, but terribly bulky to keep in the backpack and I am not a hut photographer Rather I am a hiker with a camera and the 2.8 was not for me I tried a friend's 4.5 and it was love at the first shot I took it with the 1.4 multiplier and together with the 14-24z 2.8 they became my travel companions The 400 freehand I have nothing to criticize that does not fall within its characteristics At dawn the hairforks will ask for a little more iso this yes.. I forgot I use it with the Z9

Lupaccio58

sent on 06 Marzo 2024

Pros: Build quality, lightness, optical performance of the highest level

Cons: The so-called "bag" and the tripod attachment foot

Opinion: A good premise: I don't play sports and I don't go for birds, so I make general use of long fires. But I always like to have one available, so I bought this beautiful lens to replace the excellent 500 PF. What can I say, very good purchase, small size and lightness at the swing, good brightness and great sharpness even at TA, really a lens to recommend! The VR is very effective and the ergonomics with my Z9 are also absolutely satisfactory, you never feel the need for tripods. Before taking it I had reluctantly tried (I don't like zooms) the Z 100-400 and I can rightly say that the smooth 400 is superior in everything, really another go. The cons are the usual, first of all the anachronistic and cheap foot of the tripod mount, to be replaced immediately with a third-party Arca Swiss foot. And then that rubbish, that miserable piece of canvas that they would like to pass off as a lens case. An indecent stuff that cannot help but leave you stunned that he has just spent over 3000 euros. A highly recommended lens then, hoping that in the near future - to save money - they will not stop supplying caps as well!

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