Nikon Nikkor Z 400mm F4.5 VR S Full-Frame Lens (2022)
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Nikon Nikkor Z 400mm F4.5 VR S is a super telephoto prime lens for Nikon Z-mount. It covers the full-frame image circle. Introduced by Nikon in 2022, it has 19 elements in 13 groups.
Compared to the Nikkor Z 400mm F2.8 TC VR S, this 400mm F4.5 is more compact and more affordable. Never the less, as a super telephoto prime lens, the Nikkor Z 400mm F4.5 VR S is a specialty instrument best suited for professional sports and wild-life photographers. Built-in image stabilization is almost a must-have at this focal range, and this lens does not disappoint on this front.
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What we found**
Neofiliac score 66% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Optically stabilized
- Weather-sealed
- Good build quality
Cons
- Dark maximum aperture
- Rather large and heavy
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Specifications
Construction
Aperture Blades
9 blades, Rounded blades
Form Factor
Super Telephoto Prime Lens
Image Size
Full-Frame
Lens Mount
Nikon Z-mount
Motor
Stepper motor
Optical Formula | Elements
19 elements
Optical Formula | Groups
13 groups
Optical Formula | Special Glass
1 x ED, 2 x SuperED, 1 x Short-wavelength refractive groups
Dimensions
Filter Diameter
95 mm / 3.74 in
Size | Diameter
104 mm / 4.09 in
Size | Length
235 mm / 9.25 in
Weight
1245 g / 43.99 oz
Function
Angle Of View
6.2° Diagonal | 5.2° Horizontal | 3.4° Vertical
Aperture
f/4.5 ~ f/32
Autofocus
Yes
Focal Length
400 mm
Image Stabilization
Yes (5.5 stops)
Weather Resistance
Yes
Performance
Max Magnification
0.16x
Min Focus Distance
2500 mm / 98.43 in
Production
Debut
2022-06-29
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