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Nikon Introduces Nikkor Z 400mm Prime Share This on LinkedIn   Tweet This   Forward This

29 June 2022

Nikon has announced the Nikkor Z 400mm f4.5 VR S super-telephoto prime lens designed for its full-frame/FX-format Z mount mirrorless cameras. The new prime is also compatible with the Z Teleconverters TC-1.4 and TC-2.0, extending its range to 800mm.

With the lightest weight in its class, the lens offers improved balance by shifting the center of gravity closer to the camera for more stable operation during handheld shooting.

One ED glass element, two Super ED glass elements and one SR lens element deliver "superior optical performance in which chromatic aberration is suppressed," the company said. The Nano Crystal coating reduces ghost and flare as well.

HIGHLIGHTS

Highlights of the new zoom include:

  • Z-Mount Lens
  • FX fullframe format
  • Aperture Range: f4.5 to f32
  • SR, Super ED and ED elements
  • Stepping motor AF system
  • Vibration Reduction image stabilization
  • Customizable Fn and Memory Set buttons
  • Weather-sealed design
  • Fluorine coating
  • Nano Crystal coating
  • Rotating tripod collar
  • Rounded 9-blade diaphragm

SPECIFICATIONS

Specifications for the 400mm lens include:

NIKKOR Z 400mm f4.5 VR S 16-80mm KIT LENS SPECIFICATIONS
Mount Nikon Z
Focal Length 400mm
Aperture f4.5 to f32
Angle of View 6°10'
Minimum Focus 8.2 feet
Magnification 0.16x
Optical Design 19 elements in 13 groups
SR, Super ED and ED elements
Autofocus Yes
Image Stabilization Yes
Filter Thread 95mm
Dimensions 4.1 x 9.2 inches
Weight 2.7 lbs.

PRICE, AVAILABILITY

Nikon said the Nikkor Z 400mm f4.5 VR S lens will be available in July for a $3,249.95. Adorama and B&H are both now accepting pre-orders.

Nikon Releases the Nikkor Z 400mm f4.5 VR S Super-Telephoto Prime Lens for the Nikon Z Mount System

Compact and Lightweight Super Telephoto Lens with Superior Sharpness and Clarity

MELVILLE, N.Y. -- Today, Nikon Inc. has announced the release of the Nikkor Z 400mm f4.5 VR S, adding yet another lens to the growing Nikkor Z line. This super-telephoto prime lens is compatible with full-frame/FX-format Nikon Z mount mirrorless cameras and offers both superior sharpness and clarity with a compact size and lightweight design.

Handheld shooting is easy with the lightest weight in its class, approximately 2.55 lbs (1,160 g, excluding tripod collar) and a total length of approximately 9.2 inches (234.5mm) providing superior agility and reducing fatigue over extended shooting sessions of wildlife, birds and sports photography. This lens is also compatible with the Z Teleconverter TC-1.4 and the Z Teleconverter TC-2.0, expanding the ability to bring distant subjects even closer. In addition, the lens offers excellent balance by shifting the center of gravity closer to the camera for more stable operation during handheld shooting.

The Nikkor Z 400mm f4.5 VR S belongs to the S-Line lens series that pursues the ultimate in optical performance and is constructed with one ED glass element, two Super ED glass elements and one SR lens element. This contributes greatly to the compact size and light weight while delivering superior optical performance in which chromatic aberration is suppressed. The adoption of Nano Crystal Coat also contributes to effectively reduce ghost and flare effects, achieving clearer images and accurate depiction of even the finest details of distant subjects.

With a maximum aperture of f4.5, the Nikkor Z 400mm f4.5 VR S realizes three-dimensional rendering that makes the intended subject stand out. It is also equipped with an optical vibration reduction mechanism that provides a superior compensation effect equivalent to shooting at a shutter speed 5.5 stops3 faster, which is the highest among Nikkor Z lenses4, in addition, a stepping motor supports fast and precise AF control for certain capture of erratically moving subjects, such as sports.

Primary Features

  • Handheld shooting is easy with the lightest weight in its class of approximately 1,160 g (excluding the tripod collar) and a total length of approximately 234.5mm.
  • Focal length can be extended to 560mm with the Z Teleconverter TC-1.4 and 800mm with the Z Teleconverter TC-2.0 (both released in August 2020), while maintaining outstanding resolution.
  • Employs an optical vibration reduction function with an effect equivalent to a shutter speed 5.5 stops faster, which is the highest among Nikkor Z lenses. When paired with the Nikon Z 9, optical VR can be combined with in-camera VR for even more powerful camera shake compensation -- equivalent to a shutter speed 6.0 stops5 faster with Synchro VR.
  • Designed with consideration for video recording, including a focus-breathing compensation function which effectively reduces shifting of the angle of view when focusing and stable exposure.
  • The employment of an STM ensures high-speed and accurate AF with quiet operational sounds.
  • Superior dust- and drip-resistant performance6 and anti-fouling performance with the adoption of fluorine coat.
  • Employs the Memory Recall function7 that instantly recalls focus positions that have been stored in advance, via pressing an assigned button.
  • Nikon's original Nano Crystal Coat is adopted to effectively reduce ghost and flare effects.
  • Chromatic aberration is significantly reduced via the adoption of one ED and two Super ED glass elements. In addition, the adoption of an SR lens element controls short-wavelength light that is difficult to compensate, achieving highly precise chromatic aberration compensation.

Pricing and Availability

The Nikkor Z 400mm f4.5 VR S lens will be available starting in July for a suggested retail price $3,249.95. For more information about the latest Nikon products, including other Nikkor Z lenses and the entire collection of Z series cameras, please visit nikonusa.com.


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