Nikon Z 400mm F/4.5 VR S Lens

From wildlife to sports and from fast action to distant portraits, the Nikon Z 400mm f4.5 VR S Lens puts so many shots within your reach. Take advantage of the super-telephoto 400 mm focal length and breathtaking S-line image quality—in a lightweight, travel-friendly package.

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Nikon Z 400mm F/4.5 VR S Lens Features:

• Z-Mount Lens/FX Format
• Aperture Range: f/4.5 to f/32
• SR, Super ED, and ED Elements
• Nano Crystal Coat
• Stepping Motor AF System
• Vibration Reduction Image Stabilization
• Customizable Fn and Memory Set Buttons
• Weather-Sealed Design, Fluorine Coating
• Rotating Tripod Collar
• Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm
• Telephoto prime lens
• Lightweight, portable
• Compatible with Nikon Z teleconverters
• Image-Stabilised (VR)
• Fast aperture for low-light work
• Balanced design for great handling
• Weather sealed

Pack light

The incredibly portable build puts the Nikon Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S firmly in a class of its own. Weighing just 1245 g (approx.) and with a total length of just 234.5 mm, this is a super-telephoto lens you can keep attached to your camera.

Move freely

The centre of gravity on this super-telephoto lens is closer to the camera body—creating the optimal balance for fluid panning and smooth tracking. You can quickly accelerate during handheld panning and stop your movement instantly.

400 mm, and then some

The Nikon Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S is compatible with the Z series lightweight 1.4x and 2x teleconverters. Increase your reach to 560 mm or 800 mm with the same outstanding resolution, and very little extra weight or length.

Thrilling image quality

From tires spraying dirt to an eagle in repose—the outstanding resolving power of this super-telephoto lens lets you capture every shot in stunning detail. Bokeh, colour, clarity, and contrast are all superb, and you can shoot without worrying about glare or backlighting. AF is fast, accurate, and exceptionally quiet. This is an S-line lens that will match your creative vision perfectly.

f/4.5 maximum aperture

Speedy subjects. Beautiful bokeh. The f/4.5 maximum aperture lets you work creatively with shutter speeds and depth of field. Freeze fast-action and isolate subjects from busy backgrounds—images stay sharp even when shooting wide open.

Impressive stability

With Nikon’s powerful in-lens optical VR giving you a 5.5-stop advantage, shooting handheld has never been this steady.¹ If used with the Z 9, Synchro VR combines the in-lens and in-camera VR systems for up to 6.0 stops of compensation.

High-performance optics

The optical construction boasts Nikon’s Nano Crystal Coat, which counters ghosting and flares caused by light entering the lens diagonally. Super ED, ED, and SR glass control chromatic aberration from the centre to the edge.

Effortless control

Stills or video, the perfectly balanced Nikon Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S is designed to bring you a comfortable, fluid shooting experience. The front grip encourages a stable shooting posture. An intuitive control layout and tactile details on buttons, rings, and switches help you quickly make adjustments without taking your eye off the viewfinder.

Steady video

Quiet focusing suppressed focus breathing, and smooth aperture control makes this lens ideal for capturing video footage with beautifully compressed backgrounds.

Fully customisable

You can assign different functions to the lens’ L-Fn buttons and the silent control ring—and you can use the memory-set button to save focus distance.

Light but tough

Weather sealing and a rubber gasket keep dust, dirt, and moisture out of all moving parts. Nikon’s fluorine coat makes it easy to wipe the front lens element clean.