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Nikon NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S · Nikon UK lens photograph
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NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S
A full-frame Nikon Z-mount 400 mm f/2.8 prime with optical VR and a built-in 1.4× teleconverter for 560 mm f/4 operation.
- Mount
- Nikon Z mount
- Focal length
- 400 mm
- Max aperture
- f/2.8
- Stabilisation
- Yes
- Weight
- 2,950 g
What reviewers say
Both find very strong wide-open sharpness, little colour fringing and effective stabilisation, with high image quality when the built-in teleconverter is engaged. They praise the controls and reduced weight compared with the F-mount 400 mm, while recognising the size and cost. Digital Camera World finds rapid action autofocus; Cameralabs finds repeatable focus but some hunting on the Z7, plus visible focus breathing and softer results when stacking the built-in and external 2× teleconverters.
From digitalcameraworld.com and cameralabs.com
Specifications
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- Lens type
- Prime
- Focal length
- 400 mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Minimum aperture
- f/22
- Optical construction
- 25 elements in 19 groups, including seven elements in four groups in the built-in teleconverter
- Special elements
- Two ED elements, two fluorite elements, one super-ED element and one SR element
- Coatings
- Meso Amorphous Coat, ARNEO Coat and fluorine coating on the front element
- Aperture detail
- f/2.8–22 without the built-in teleconverter; f/4–32 with it engaged
- Diaphragm
- Nine rounded blades; electromagnetic aperture control
- Angle of view
- FX 6°10′ at 400 mm and 4°30′ at 560 mm; DX 4° and 2°50′ respectively
Mount and compatibility
- Mounts
- Nikon Z mount
- Image circle
- Full frame
- Teleconverter support
- Built-in 1.4× converter selects 400 mm or 560 mm; also compatible with Nikon Z TC-1.4x and TC-2.0x converters
Focus and stabilisation
- Autofocus
- Yes
- Minimum focus distance
- 2.5 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.17×
- Optical stabilisation
- Yes
- Autofocus detail
- Silky Swift VCM autofocus with internal focusing; FULL and infinity–6 m focus limiter positions
- Focus distance detail
- Maker minimum focus 2.5 m; Cameralabs measured approximately 2.41 m, retained separately from the maker figure
- Magnification detail
- Maker maximum reproduction ratio 0.17×; Cameralabs measured approximately 1:3.9 with the built-in converter engaged
- Stabilisation detail
- Lens-shift VR rated 5.5 stops under CIPA conditions on an FX camera in NORMAL mode, with or without the built-in converter; Synchro VR supported on Z9
- Video features
- Maker focus-breathing compensation claim; Cameralabs nevertheless observes visible breathing on the Z7
Design
- Dust and moisture resistant
- Yes
- Filter diameter
- 46 mm
- Maximum diameter
- 156 mm
- Length
- 380 mm
- Weight
- 2,950 g
- Controls
- Configurable control ring, L-Fn controls, Memory Set button and Fn ring for focus recall, A–M switch and lockable built-in converter lever
- Filter detail
- 46 mm drop-in filter system, not a front screw-in thread
- Weather resistance
- Maker sealing around movable barrel parts and mount gasket; dust and drip resistance is not guaranteed under all conditions
- Dimensions detail
- Approximately 156 mm maximum diameter × 380 mm from the mount flange
- Weight detail
- Maker approximately 2,950 g; Cameralabs measured 2,936 g including tripod foot, plus 232 g for the hood
- Tripod mount
- Rotating tripod collar and foot; Cameralabs notes that the standard foot lacks an Arca-Swiss profile
- In the box
- LC-K105 front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HK-42 hood, LN-3 strap and CL-L3 case as listed by Nikon UK; Japan lists LN-3 or LN-4 strap
- Release detail
- Nikon Canada specified late February 2022 retail availability; January's announcement date is not used as the on-sale date
Pros and cons
Pros
- Built-in teleconverter switches between 400 mm f/2.8 and 560 mm f/4
- Optical VR rated for 5.5 stops under Nikon's CIPA conditions
- Memory Recall function and configurable controls
Cons
- Approximately 2,950 g
- Minimum focus distance of 2.5 m
Closest rivals
Model | Mount | Focal length | Max aperture | Stabilisation | Weight | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon Z mount | 400 mm | f/4.5 | Yes | 1,160 g | Jul 2022 | |
| Nikon Z mount | 600 mm | f/4 | Yes | 3,260 g | Nov 2022 | |
| Nikon Z mount | 600 mm | f/6.3 | Yes | 1,390 g | Oct 2023 |
Sources
- nikon.co.uk/en_GB/product/lenses/mirrorless/nikkor-z-400mm-f2.8-tc-vr-s
- nij.nikon.com/products/lineup/nikkor/zmount/nikkor_z_400mm_f28_tc_vr_s/spec.html
- nikon.com/company/news/2022/0119_lens_01
- en.nikon.ca/press-room/400mm
- digitalcameraworld.com/reviews/nikon-z-400mm-f28-tc-vr-s-review
- cameralabs.com/nikon-z-400mm-f2-8-tc-vr-s-review
- cameralabs.com/nikon-z-400mm-f2-8-tc-vr-s-review/2
- cameralabs.com/nikon-z-400mm-f2-8-tc-vr-s-review/3
- cameralabs.com/nikon-z-400mm-f2-8-tc-vr-s-review/4
Photo: Nikon UK lens photograph
- NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S, standalone side view without tripod foot: nikon.co.uk/globalassets/digizuite/162132-en-400_2.8_tc_angle1-v8B6C7F754DA8.png
- NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S, alternate standalone side view without tripod foot: nikon.co.uk/globalassets/digizuite/162138-en-400_2.8_tc_angle2-v5D2854B3AD61.png
- NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S, built-in teleconverter switch and lens controls close-up: nikon.co.uk/globalassets/digizuite/162142-en-400_2.8_tc_teleconswitch-v1C0CC15A…
- NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S, fifth standalone angle with tripod foot: images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt0e5ec1de4817c440/blt94365e2021ac0821/65e667…
- NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S mounted on Nikon Z9, front three-quarter view: images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt0e5ec1de4817c440/bltf15887287844dbd9/65e667…
- Nikon NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S, straight side profile with attached tripod foot: Nikon Imaging global product gallery
- Nikon NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S — 400 2.8 TC angle4: Nikon official press library, exact supplied photograph 400_2.8_TC_angle4.jpg
