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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 3399 €;

30 users have given it an average vote of 9.6 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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The following opinions have been automatically translated with Google Translate.

Lupaccio58

sent on March 06, 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!

DavideDiana

sent on October 26, 2023

Pros: Optics with stratospheric definition. Awesome blur. Light

Cons: Nobody

Opinion: I wanted to replace the 500 Pf with a Native lens for the Z series and I opted for this gem. I'm a nature photographer and I combine it with the new Nikon Zf, another jewel of the Nikon house. On my nature hikes I take the Z9 with the Nikkor 800 f 6.3 and the Zf with the 400 f 4.5. After a few shots I understood the enormous potential of the 400. In telephoto Nikon is making great strides and all the latest tele is outstanding

Roberto Z6 2

sent on June 24, 2023

Pros: AF, SHARPNESS TO ALL APERTURES, LIGHTNESS, MANAGEABILITY, STABILIZER, IMAGE QUALITY, BLURRED

Cons: RIDICULOUS LENS BAG,LACK OF LEVER TO INSERT STABILIZER

Opinion: I USE IT FROM 4 DAYS ON THE Z6 2, VERY LIGHT TOGETHER WITH THE Z6 2 THE WEIGHT IS 2 KG, VERY SHARP ALREADY AT F 4.5, STABILIZER THAT ARRIVES FREEHAND UP TO 5 STOPS, FAST AND PRECISE AF, HIGH IMAGE QUALITY, ALLOWS RATHER REMARKABLE CROPS, UNFORTUNATELY THERE IS NO STABILIZER LEVER ON THE OPTICS, YOU HAVE TO INSERT IT FROM THE CAMERA MENU, IT HAS 2 CONVENIENT FUNCTION KEYS, AND A RING TO WHICH YOU CAN ASSIGN, ISO OR DIAPHRAGM OR EXPOSURE COMPENSATION, ALSO CONVENIENT TO CARRY WITH THE HOOD ON THE CONTRARY IS IN THE BACKPACK ATTACHED TO THE MACHINE. WORTH ALL THE MONEY IT COSTS, HIGHLY RECOMMENDED, AND, IT'S FINE EVEN WITH THE Z6 2 THAT IS NOT A LIGHTNING BOLT OF WAR LIKE AUTOFUCUS, IN MY OPINION ON Z8 AND Z9 BECOMES ALMOST INFALLIBLE, I AM VERY SATISFIED WITH THE PURCHASE.

Marcoluzzo1965

sent on March 24, 2023

Pros: All

Cons: Nothing

Opinion: I have been using it for several months and I must say that I would buy it again 1000 times.... Fast, light, very sharp at any opening. The comparison with the new 100-400 z-attack ? Just say this: to have ALMOST the same quality the zoomone you have to close it at F: 11 while this already at 5.6 reaches the maximum ... those who do birdlife understand very well that it is a HUGE difference ...

Maurizio.bonora

sent on March 10, 2023

Pros: Lightness, quality, stabilization.

Cons: I don't know. If I really have to find a con, it's the case, but since the new location of the lens is my backpack, it's okay anyway.

Opinion: I've been using the 300 f/2.8 and 500 f/4 for years, two fantastic Nikon lenses. I decided to lighten the backpack with the Nikon Z 400mm f/4.5, not without fear because in the end I give more importance to quality than weight. However, I am happy with the change because I found the 400 Z of absolute quality, in my opinion comparable to the two "cousins" mentioned before. It may be that the laboratory tests are a little below, but looking at my results I do not scramble in mental lucubrations. Obviously it is a bit short compared to the 500 mm, but photographing almost always from the shed is my ideal optics.

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