Nikon Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S Lens

Professional Super-Telephoto Z-Mount Lens

The Nikon Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S is a professional super-telephoto prime lens designed for Nikon Z-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras. It combines a bright constant f/2.8 aperture, a built-in 1.4x teleconverter, advanced Vibration Reduction, fast autofocus, and premium S-Line optical construction to deliver exceptional reach, sharpness, and performance for wildlife, sports, aviation, motorsports, and outdoor photography.

With the built-in teleconverter engaged, the lens switches from 400mm f/2.8 to 560mm f/4, giving photographers two professional focal lengths in one advanced lens without carrying a separate teleconverter.

400mm and 560mm Focal Lengths

The Nikon Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S provides a 400mm focal length for powerful super-telephoto reach. At 400mm, it offers an f/2.8 maximum aperture, a 6-degree 10-minute angle of view on FX-format cameras, and a minimum aperture of f/22.

When the built-in 1.4x teleconverter is activated, the lens extends to 560mm with an f/4 maximum aperture and f/32 minimum aperture. This allows photographers to capture distant subjects with greater magnification while maintaining a streamlined, integrated lens system.

Bright f/2.8 Aperture

The constant f/2.8 maximum aperture helps the lens gather ample light for fast shutter speeds and dependable performance in low-light conditions. It is especially useful for dawn and dusk wildlife photography, indoor sports, evening events, and fast-moving subjects.

The wide aperture also creates a shallow depth of field, helping isolate subjects from their backgrounds. Its nine rounded diaphragm blades contribute to smooth, natural-looking bokeh and attractive background rendering.

Built-In 1.4x Teleconverter

The integrated 1.4x teleconverter is the first built into a NIKKOR Z lens. It can be engaged quickly using a convenient lever, allowing photographers to switch between 400mm and 560mm while maintaining their grip, posture, and shooting position.

This built-in design helps save time during fast-changing wildlife or sports situations. It also reduces the need to carry and attach a separate teleconverter, making the lens more convenient for professional fieldwork.

Advanced S-Line Optical Design

The Nikon Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S uses a sophisticated optical construction with 25 elements in 19 groups. It includes two ED glass elements, one Super ED element, two fluorite elements, and one SR lens element to help reduce chromatic aberration and maintain exceptional clarity across the frame.

The lens also features Meso-Amorphous Coat and ARNEO Coat technologies to help reduce ghosting and flare. A fluorine-coated front element helps resist dust, water droplets, and smudges, making the front surface easier to clean during outdoor use.

Fast and Precise Autofocus

The lens uses a multi-focus system with STMs and a high-precision focus tracking system to support fast, accurate autofocus performance. Its internal focusing design helps maintain the lens’s physical length during focusing and supports smooth operation for both photography and video.

A focus limiter switch provides two positions: FULL, covering infinity to 2.5 metres, and infinity to 6 metres. This helps improve autofocus responsiveness when photographing distant wildlife, sports, or other fast-moving subjects.

5.5 Stops of Vibration Reduction

The built-in Vibration Reduction system uses voice coil motors to compensate for camera shake and provides up to 5.5 stops of stabilisation. This helps support sharper handheld images when shooting at super-telephoto focal lengths or in lower-light conditions.

The VR system is particularly useful for wildlife, sports, aviation, and outdoor photography, where photographers often work handheld and need to react quickly to changing subjects.

Close Focusing and Creative Detail

The Nikon Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S focuses as close as 2.5 metres from the focal plane and delivers a maximum reproduction ratio of 0.17x. This allows photographers to capture detailed close-up images of wildlife, flowers, textures, and environmental details while retaining the lens’s super-telephoto perspective.

Its close-focusing capability adds versatility for nature and wildlife photography, allowing users to capture both distant subjects and closer detail without changing lenses.

Durable Professional Construction

The lens features a robust magnesium alloy body designed for demanding professional use. It is dust- and drip-resistant, making it suitable for outdoor photography in challenging environments when paired with a compatible weather-sealed Nikon Z camera body.

It measures approximately 156 mm in diameter and 380 mm in length, with an approximate weight of 2,950 g. Despite its professional build and integrated teleconverter, its relatively manageable weight makes it suitable for handheld shooting, gimbal work, and extended field sessions.

46mm Drop-In Filter Support

The Nikon Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S accepts 46mm drop-in filters, allowing photographers to use compatible protective filters, polarisers, and neutral-density filters without compromising the lens’s optical design.

The lens includes a dedicated filter holder for convenient filter changes during shooting. This is especially useful for wildlife, sports, landscape, and video applications where different filter types may be needed.

Professional Accessories Included

The Nikon Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S comes supplied with a front lens cap, rear lens cap, HK-42 lens hood, CL-L3 lens case, and LN-3 strap. These accessories help support secure transport, protection, and comfortable handling during professional fieldwork.

Its tripod collar provides stable mounting for tripods, monopods, and gimbal systems, making it easier to support the lens during long shooting sessions.

Ideal for Wildlife and Sports Photography

The Nikon Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S is an excellent choice for professional photographers and serious enthusiasts who need exceptional reach, fast autofocus, and dependable low-light performance. It is particularly well suited to wildlife, birds, sports, motorsports, aviation, outdoor events, and documentary photography.

Its built-in 1.4x teleconverter, f/2.8 aperture, advanced VR system, premium optical construction, and durable weather-resistant design make it a powerful all-in-one super-telephoto solution for Nikon Z-mount photographers.

Why Choose the Nikon Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S?

The Nikon Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S combines a 400mm super-telephoto focal length, built-in 1.4x teleconverter for 560mm reach, constant f/2.8 aperture, f/4 aperture with teleconverter engaged, nine rounded diaphragm blades, 25-element optical construction with ED, Super ED, fluorite, and SR elements, Meso-Amorphous and ARNEO coatings, fluorine-coated front element, multi-focus STM autofocus system, focus limiter, internal focusing, up to 5.5 stops of Vibration Reduction, 2.5 m minimum focusing distance, 0.17x maximum reproduction ratio, 46mm drop-in filter support, and durable magnesium alloy construction. It is a premium Nikon Z-mount super-telephoto lens for capturing sharp, detailed, and professional-quality images of distant wildlife, sports, and fast-moving subjects.