The NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S is the smallest and lightest 400mm prime lens Nikon’s ever created1, allowing photographers to 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 just over 9 inches long and 2.5 lbs. Powerful VR and outstanding handling let you move with the speed to match your subject. Add fast, quiet autofocus and premium weather sealing, and you have every advantage for capturing decisive views of birds, wildlife, action and airplanes.
Just over 9 inches long and 2.5 lbs., 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.
Achieves up to up to 6.0 stops of compensation, when used with the Z 9, Synchro VR combines the in-lens and in-camera VR image stabilization systems for maximum results. All other Z series cameras achieve VR up to 5.5 stops.
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.
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.
Designed for on-the-go handheld shooting, the lens’ center 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.
The optical design of the NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S is optimized for a smooth bokeh effect that enhances the natural compression of 400mm.
Extend the reach: Compatible with the Z series Teleconverter TC-1.4x and Teleconverter TC-2.0x for added reach.
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.
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.
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.
Mimics the field of view of a 600mm lens for a closer framing of your subject.
Rubber gaskets keep dust, dirt and moisture out of moving parts, including the lens mount. The front element has Nikon’s nonstick Fluorine Coat, which repels oil, moisture and smudges and easily wipes clean.
*Perfect dustproof and waterproof performance is not guaranteed under all conditions.
Shoot into harsh backlighting with virtually no internal reflections, glare or cross-lighting. Capture sharp, high contrast images at the most challenging times of day.
Save a focus position with the Memory Set button. As your subject approaches the decisive moment, instantly snap back to that saved position using the Fn or Fn2 buttons.
Uses standard 95mm threaded circular filters.
Mount Type | Nikon Z |
Lens Min. Focus Distance | 8.2' / 2.5 m |
Lens Filter Size | 95 mm |
Minimum Aperture | f/32 |
Maximum Aperture | f/4.5 |
Focus Type | Autofocus |
Focal Length | 400mm |
Weight | 2.7 lb / 1245 g |
Dimensions | 4.1 x 9.2" / 104 x 234.5 mm |
Image Stabilization | Yes |
Diaphragm Blades | 9, Rounded |
Optical Design | 19 Elements in 13 Groups |
Brand | Nikon |