Lightweight Super Telephoto Prime Lens for Nikon Z-Mount Cameras

Overview

The Nikon NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S Lens is a high-performance super telephoto prime lens designed for Nikon Z-mount mirrorless cameras. Offering an impressive 400mm focal length in a remarkably lightweight and compact design, this lens is perfect for wildlife, sports, and action photographers who require the reach of a super telephoto lens without the bulk typically associated with such optics. As part of Nikon's premium S-line, the lens delivers exceptional image quality, advanced vibration reduction, and robust build quality, making it an essential tool for professionals and enthusiasts alike.

Key Features

Super Telephoto Reach

• 400mm Focal Length: Provides extensive telephoto reach, ideal for capturing distant subjects such as wildlife, birds, and sports action with exceptional clarity and detail.
• Bright f/4.5 Aperture: The f/4.5 maximum aperture balances excellent light-gathering capabilities with a more compact and portable design, making it versatile for various lighting conditions.

Superior Optical Performance

• Advanced Optical Design: The lens is constructed with 19 elements in 13 groups, including one ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass element, two Super ED elements, and one SR (Short-wavelength Refractive) element to minimize chromatic aberrations, color fringing, and other distortions, ensuring sharp, high-contrast images.
• Nano Crystal Coat and ARNEO Coat: These advanced coatings significantly reduce ghosting and flare, providing superior contrast and color fidelity even in challenging backlit conditions.

Vibration Reduction (VR) System

• Powerful VR Image Stabilization: The built-in Vibration Reduction system offers up to 5.5 stops of image stabilization, allowing for sharper handheld shots even at slower shutter speeds and extended focal lengths. This is particularly beneficial for shooting in low light or when using the lens at its maximum reach.

Lightweight and Portable Design

• Compact and Lightweight: Weighing approximately 1,245g (2.74 lbs) and measuring just 234.5mm in length, the NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S is remarkably portable for a super telephoto lens, making it easier to handle during extended shooting sessions and more convenient to carry on location.
• Balanced Handling: The lens's design ensures that it is well-balanced on Nikon Z-mount cameras, providing comfortable handling even during prolonged use.

Fast and Accurate Autofocus

• Multi-Focus System: The lens features a fast, accurate, and quiet autofocus system driven by multiple focusing motors, ensuring precise focus acquisition, even when tracking fast-moving subjects.
• Responsive Manual Focus Ring: Offers smooth, precise control for manual focusing, which is essential for fine-tuning focus in difficult shooting situations.

Robust and Weather-Sealed Construction

• Professional-Grade Build: The lens is built to withstand the demands of professional use, with extensive weather sealing to protect against dust and moisture, ensuring reliable performance in a variety of environments.
• Magnesium Alloy Barrel: The use of magnesium alloy in the construction adds durability while keeping the lens lightweight.

Specifications

• Model: Nikon NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S
• Mount: Nikon Z-Mount
• Focal Length: 400mm
• Maximum Aperture: f/4.5
• Minimum Aperture: f/32
• Lens Construction: 19 elements in 13 groups (including 1 ED element, 2 Super ED elements, and 1 SR element)
• Angle of View: 6° 10' (on FX-format cameras)
• Minimum Focus Distance: 2.5m (8.2 ft)
• Maximum Magnification: 0.16x
• Filter Size: 95mm
• Dimensions: 104mm diameter x 234.5mm length
• Weight: 1,245g (2.74 lbs)

Additional Benefits

Versatility and Performance

• Ideal for Wildlife and Sports Photography: The 400mm reach and advanced VR system make this lens perfect for capturing sharp, detailed images of fast-moving subjects from a distance.
• Ease of Transport: The lightweight design makes this lens easier to carry and use in the field, whether you're shooting handheld or with a monopod.