Nikon Nikkor Z 400mm F/4.5 VR S Lens

The NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S is Nikon’s smallest and lightest 400mm super-telephoto lens, combining long reach with remarkable portability. Designed for sports, wildlife, and travel photographers, this lens delivers exceptional optical performance in a compact, handheld-friendly package.

Weighing just 2.7 lb and measuring 9.2″ long, it offers the reach of a traditional 400mm lens while maintaining a size closer to a 70-200mm f/2.8. Its f/4.5 maximum aperture balances speed and weight, making it ideal for both handheld and tripod-assisted shooting.

The lens features S-Line optics with one ED (Extra-low Dispersion) element, two Super ED elements, and one SR (Short-Wavelength Refractive) element to minimize chromatic aberrations, color fringing, and comatic distortions. Nano Crystal Coat suppresses flare and ghosting for high contrast and accurate color reproduction, even in challenging lighting.

Autofocus is precise and silent thanks to advanced stepping motors, with full-time manual focus override and an internal focusing system for faster operation without changing lens length. The Vibration Reduction (VR) system provides up to 5.5 stops of stabilization, while Synchro VR works with compatible cameras to extend stabilization up to 6 stops.

Designed for professional handling, the lens has a rear-centered tripod foot, a rotatable mount for vertical or horizontal shooting, and a front anti-slip grip for stable handheld use. The programmable control ring and separate manual focus ring give tactile control, and the lens supports Z-Teleconverters (TC-1.4x and TC-2x) to extend reach further.

Additional features include memory set buttons, dual customizable L-Fn buttons, focus limiter switch, weather-sealed construction with fluorine-coated exposed elements, and support for 95mm front filters. Every detail of this lens is designed for maximum flexibility, stability, and optical excellence when capturing distant subjects.

Perfect for: handheld wildlife, sports, travel, and any situation requiring a compact yet powerful super-telephoto lens.