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Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR · Nikon UK lens photograph
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NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR
A 725 g full-frame superzoom covering 28–400 mm, with optical VR, internal focusing and a 0.35× maximum reproduction ratio.
- Mount
- Nikon Z mount
- Focal length
- 28–400 mm
- Max aperture
- f/4–8
- Stabilisation
- Yes
- Weight
- 725 g
What reviewers say
Both find the broad zoom range useful for travel and everyday subjects, with manageable weight and good general image quality. Both see some loss of fine detail at 400 mm and limitations in poor light from the small maximum aperture. Amateur Photographer finds focusing slower across large distance changes and in low-contrast conditions; TechRadar generally finds it quick and accurate. They favour the convenience of one lens over carrying several, while recognising that specialised lenses offer better results in demanding situations.
From amateurphotographer.com and techradar.com
Specifications
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- Lens type
- Zoom
- Focal length
- 28–400 mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/4–8
- Minimum aperture
- f/22–45
- Optical construction
- 21 elements in 15 groups; internal focusing
- Special elements
- Four ED and three aspherical elements
- Aperture detail
- f/4–22 at 28 mm; f/8–45 at 400 mm
- Diaphragm
- Nine rounded blades
- Angle of view
- FX 75°–6°10′; DX 53°–4°
Mount and compatibility
- Mounts
- Nikon Z mount
- Image circle
- Full frame
- Compatibility
- Native Nikon Z mount; FX/full-frame image circle, also usable on DX cameras
Focus and stabilisation
- Autofocus
- Yes
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.2 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.35×
- Optical stabilisation
- Yes
- Autofocus detail
- Stepping motor; automatic or manual focusing
- Focus distance detail
- Minimum distances from focal plane are 0.2 m at 28 mm, 0.36 m at 35 mm, 0.5 m at 50 mm, 0.57 m at 70 mm, 0.6 m at 105 mm, 0.8 m at 200 mm and 1.2 m at 300–400 mm
- Magnification detail
- Maximum 0.35× at 28 mm
- Stabilisation detail
- Lens-shift VR using voice-coil motors; five stops to CIPA standards in Normal mode at maximum telephoto. Up to 5.5 stops with compatible Synchro VR bodies, measured in Normal mode; this second claim does not separately specify a focal length
- Video features
- Quiet stepping-motor autofocus; support for linear manual focus drive
Design
- Dust and moisture resistant
- Yes
- Filter diameter
- 77 mm
- Maximum diameter
- 84.5 mm
- Length
- 141.5 mm
- Weight
- 725 g
- Controls
- Zoom, focus and customisable control rings; zoom-lock switch; no physical AF/manual switch, as confirmed by Amateur Photographer
- Zoom design
- Extending 14.2× zoom; internal focusing
- Filter detail
- 77 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch
- Weather resistance
- Sealing around the mount and moving barrel parts provides dust and drip resistance; Nikon does not guarantee it in all conditions
- Dimensions detail
- Approximately 84.5 mm maximum diameter × 141.5 mm from mount flange
- Weight detail
- Approximately 725 g
- Lens hood
- HB-114 square hood included; Nikon permits shooting with it inverted
- In the box
- LC-77B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-114 hood and CL-C2 case
- Release detail
- Nikon Canada states mid-April 2024 availability; earliest exact retail day and first UK day unconfirmed, so month precision retained
Pros and cons
Pros
- 28–400 mm range in one lens
- Optical vibration reduction
- 0.35× reproduction ratio at 28 mm
Cons
- Maximum aperture falls to f/8 at the telephoto end
- Extending zoom barrel
- No physical AF/manual switch
Closest rivals
Model | Mount | Focal length | Max aperture | Stabilisation | Weight | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon Z mount | 24–200 mm | f/4–6.3 | Yes | 570 g | Jul 2020 | |
| Nikon Z mount | 28–135 mm | f/4 | No | 1,210 g | Apr 2025 | |
| Nikon Z mount | 24–105 mm | f/4–7.1 | No | 350 g | Jan 2026 |
Sources
- nikon.co.uk/en_GB/product/lenses/mirrorless/nikkor-z-28-400mm-f4-8-vr
- en.nikon.ca/press-room/28-400mm
- amateurphotographer.com/review/nikon-z-28-400mm-f-4-8-vr-review-worth-the-compr…
- techradar.com/cameras/camera-lenses/nikon-z-28-400mm-f4-8-vr-review
Photo: Nikon UK lens photograph
- NIKKOR Z 28–400mm f/4–8 VR, side view showing focal-length scale and zoom-lock switch: nikon.co.uk/globalassets/digizuite/188277-en-z28-400_4-8_angle2-v38823DE5C7ED.p…
- NIKKOR Z 28–400mm f/4–8 VR, angled view of lens and control ring: nikon.co.uk/globalassets/digizuite/188273-en-z28-400_4-8_angle3-v21A3B3422264.p…
- NIKKOR Z 28–400mm f/4–8 VR, opposite side view: nikon.co.uk/globalassets/digizuite/188269-en-z28-400_4-8_angle4-vD0D1EF482477.p…
- NIKKOR Z 28–400mm f/4–8 VR mounted on a Nikon Z6 II (camera sold separately): nikon.co.uk/globalassets/digizuite/188259-en-z6ii_z28-400_4-8_front34l-vB8DD703…
- NIKKOR Z 28–400mm f/4–8 VR, upright view of front glass and lens controls: nij.nikon.com/cms/sp/lens/nikkor_z_28-400mm_f4-8_vr/images/lens.png
- Nikon NIKKOR Z 28–400mm f/4–8 VR mounted on a camera, held by a person in a beige jacket: Official Nikon product photograph; complete supplied canvas and background preserved.
- Nikon NIKKOR Z 28–400mm f/4–8 VR with hood mounted on a camera in a supplied outdoor photograph: Official Nikon product photograph; complete supplied canvas and background preserved.
- Nikon NIKKOR Z 28–400mm f/4–8 VR and camera being taken from a bag at an amusement ride: Official Nikon product photograph; complete supplied canvas and background preserved.
- Nikon NIKKOR Z 28–400mm f/4–8 VR mounted on a camera in use beside an amusement ride: Official Nikon product photograph; complete supplied canvas and background preserved.
