Nikon's NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S, a super-telephoto prime lens from the NIKKOR Z S-Line range, features superior optical resolution and an advantageous Vibration Reduction (VR) function to provide maximum performance for users who enjoy photographing birds, wildlife, sports and aircraft. Presented in a compact body weighing 1160 g (excluding tripod collar), and with a fast maximum aperture of f/4.5 alongside the excellent operability, it lets you shoot with agility and flexibility in almost any conditions, even while handheld.
Key Features:
The Smallest, Lightest 400mm Prime in its Class.1
Travel light and move fast. Comfortably shoot handheld with unwavering accuracy. Capture the sharpness and beautiful bokeh only a prime lens can deliver. The NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S is the super-telephoto prime for those who use agility and speed to nail decisive views of birds, wildlife, sports and aircraft.
Super-Telephoto Prime for the Traveller
Just over 23 cm long and 1160 g., the NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S pairs great with Z cameras and fits most gear bags and backpacks, so you can always have it on-hand.
400mm. Bring the Action to You.
400mm is an ideal lens for birds, wildlife and action. It provides the massive reach you need to get closer with enough field of view to easily acquire and track fast subjects. You can even focus on subjects as close as 2.5 meters away to reveal every little detail.
Prime Image Quality.
- Sharpness: Super ED, ED and SR glass elements virtually eliminate chromatic aberration and colour fringing.
- Clarity: Point-light sources are rendered sharp.
- Coverage: Outstanding resolution that extends all the way to the frame edges with minimal vignetting.
Bokeh Beyond f/4.5.
The optical design of the NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S is optimised for a smooth bokeh effect that enhances the natural compression of 400mm.
S-Line. Premium Optics.
The NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S bears the S-Line designation, reserved for premium NIKKOR Z lenses with the most advanced optics, superior resolution, beautiful bokeh, robust weather sealing and precision design.
Up to 6.0 Stops of VR.
Extraordinary built-in optical VR achieves an effect of shooting up to 6.0 stops* faster on a camera that supports Synchro VR and 5.5 stops* faster on all other Z cameras. Drag the shutter with confidence for smooth panning shots.
*Based on CIPA Standard; in NORMAL mode; this value is achieved when attached to a mirrorless camera equipped with a 35mm film size image sensor.
Quick. Quiet. Accurate.
Autofocus is powered by Nikon's STM stepping motor, a highly efficient type of motor that moves in precise intervals at remarkable speed and in near silence, ideal for video and capturing skittish wildlife.
Outstanding Balance & Handling.
Designed for on-the-go handheld shooting, the lens' centre of gravity is closer to the camera body. This makes it easier to bring the camera to your eye, acquire your subject and fluidly track it.
Pairs Great with Z Teleconverters.
The lens becomes a 560mm f/6.3 lens with the Z Teleconverter TC-1.4x or an 800mm f/9 lens with the Z Teleconverter TC-2.0x.
Tight Compositions with DX Crop Mode.
Mimics the field of view of a 600mm lens for a closer framing of your subject.
1 Among f/4.5 and slower lenses, (at 1160 grams, excluding tripod collar), including those with a focal length of 400mm, for interchangeable-lens cameras equipped with a full-frame (35mm equivalent) image sensor available as of June 29, 2022.
2 When combined with the Z 9, the effect of 6.0 stops is achieved with Synchro VR activation. An effect of 5.5 stops is achieved with the lens alone.
