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Nikon NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S Lens - 20112
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Nikon 20112 NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S Lens
Travel light and move fast. Comfortably shoot handheld with unwavering accuracy. Capture the sharpness and beautiful bokeh only a prime lens can deliver. The NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S is the super-telephoto prime for those who use agility and speed to nail decisive views of birds, wildlife, sports and aircraft.
Features
- Super-telephoto prime for the traveler
Just over 9 inches long and 2.5 lbs., the NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S pairs great with Z cameras and fits most gear bags and backpacks, so you can always have it on-hand. - 400mm. Bring the action to you
400mm is an ideal lens for birds, wildlife and action. It provides the massive reach you need to get closer with enough field of view to easily acquire and track fast subjects. You can even focus on subjects as close as 2.5 meters away to reveal every little detail. - Sharpness
Super ED, ED and SR glass elements virtually eliminate chromatic aberration and color fringing. - Clarity
Point-light sources are rendered sharp. - Coverage
Outstanding resolution that extends all the way to the frame edges with minimal vignetting. - Bokeh beyond f/4.5
The optical design of the NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S is optimized for a smooth bokeh effect that enhances the natural compression of 400mm. - S-Line. Premium optics
The NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S bears the S-Line designation, reserved for premium NIKKOR Z lenses with the most advanced optics, superior resolution, beautiful bokeh, robust weather sealing and precision design. - Up to 6.0 stops of VR
Extraordinary built-in optical VR achieves an effect of shooting up to 6.0 stops* faster on a camera that supports Synchro VR and 5.5 stops* faster on all other Z cameras. Drag the shutter with confidence for smooth panning shots.1 - Quick. Quiet. Accurate
Autofocus is powered by Nikon's STM stepping motor, a highly efficient type of motor that moves in precise intervals at remarkable speed and in near silence, ideal for video and capturing skittish wildlife. - Outstanding balance & handling
Designed for on-the-go handheld shooting, the lens' center of gravity is closer to the camera body. This makes it easier to bring the camera to your eye, acquire your subject and fluidly track it. - Pairs great with Z teleconverters
The lens becomes a 560mm f/6.3 lens with the Z Teleconverter TC-1.4x or an 800mm f/9 lens with the Z Teleconverter TC-2.0x. - Tight compositions with DX Crop Mode
Mimics the field of view of a 600mm lens for a closer framing of your subject. - Advanced weather sealing
Rubber gaskets keep dust, dirt and moisture out of moving parts, including the lens mount. The front element has Nikon’s nonstick Fluorine Coat, which repels oil, moisture and smudges and easily wipes clean.2 - Nano Crystal Coat blocks flare
Shoot into harsh backlighting with virtually no internal reflections, glare or cross-lighting. Capture sharp, high contrast images at the most challenging times of day. - Recall stored focus positions
Save a focus position with the Memory Set button. As your subject approaches the decisive moment, instantly snap back to that saved position using the Fn or Fn2 buttons. - Convenient. Screw-on filters
Uses standard 95mm threaded circular filters. - Make it yours. Control ring
Smooth, precise and clickless. Manually adjust aperture, ISO or exposure compensation. - Fine tune. Manual focus ring
Seamlessly override the AF system with smooth, accurate adjustments. - Shortcut. L-Fn buttons
Map them to subject tracking, AF Lock, image playback and more. For convenient reach, L-Fn2 is available from four separate locations around the lens barrel. - Set boundaries. Focus limit
Activate to ignore foreground elements closer than 6 meters. - Secure. Kensington slot
Prevents theft in remote shooting situations. - Out of the way. Quick-release tripod foot
Rotate the lens from landscape to portrait. Quickly release the foot for handheld shooting. - ED (Extra-Low Dispersion) Glass
An optical glass developed by Nikon that is used with normal optical glass in telephoto lenses to obtain optimum correction of chromatic aberrations. - Super ED Glass
Nikon has also developed Super ED glass featuring even lower dispersion properties and extremely high performance in reducing the secondary spectrum, to minimize chromatic aberration even further, as well as other lens aberrations. - Short-Wavelength Refractive Lens
SR is a high- and specialized-dispersion glass lens that refracts light with wavelengths shorter than that of blue. By controlling short-wavelength light, the lens is able to achieve highly precise chromatic aberration compensation so that the colors in your images are more accurately reproduced. It also allows for more flexible optical designs, which allows for compact, lighter lenses to be designed. - Vibration Reduction
A Nikon in-lens technology that improves image stability by automatically compensating for camera shake. Lenses that offer VR will feature the abbreviation VR on the lens barrel. - Stepping Motor
NIKKOR Z lenses use a stepping motor for fast, accurate, smooth, quiet autofocus with reduced wobbling. This quiet drive system makes the lenses ideal for use when shooting video. - Fluorine Coat
Photographers need gear that can withstand the elements. Nikon’s fluorine coat effectively repels dust, water droplets, grease or dirt, ensuring easy removal even when they adhere to the lens surface. Nikon’s fluorine coat endures a high frequency of lens surface wiping and its anti-reflective effect also contributes to the capture of clear images. - Nano Crystal Coat
An anti-reflective coating developed by Nikon that virtually eliminates internal lens element reflections across a wide range of wavelengths. Nano Crystal Coat solves ghost effects caused by red light and effectively reduces ghost and flare caused by light entering the lens diagonally. - IF Lens
A NIKKOR lens in which only the internal lens group shifts during focusing. Thus, IF NIKKORS do not change in size during AF operation, allowing for compact, lightweight lenses capable of closer focusing distances. These lenses will be designated with the abbreviation IF on the lens barrel. - Electromagnetic Diaphragm Mechanism
An electromagnetic diaphragm mechanism in the lens barrel provides highly accurate electronic diaphragm or aperture blade control when using auto exposure during continuous shooting. - A/M
A/M stands for Auto-Priority Manual Mode. This mode also enables an easy transition from autofocus to manual during AF operation. However, mode switch sensitivity has been altered to reduce the possibility of sudden unintentional switching to manual focus while shooting.
Footnotes:
- 1 Based on CIPA Standard; in NORMAL mode; this value is achieved when attached to a mirrorless camera equipped with a 35mm film size image sensor.
- 2 Perfect dustproof and waterproof performance is not guaranteed under all conditions.
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General
Color
Black
Compatibility
Nikon
Type
Super Telephoto
Macro
No
Maximum Reproduction Ratio
0.16x
Filter Size
95mm
Lens Elements
19
Lens Format Coverage
Full Frame
Lens Groups
13
Fixed Focal Length
400mm
Maximum Focal Length
400mm
Focal Length (35mm Film Equivalent)
600mm
ED Glass Elements
1
Maximum Aperture
f/ 4.5
Fluorine Coat
Yes
Nano Crystal Coat
Yes
Minimum Aperture
f/ 32
AF Actuator
STM (stepping motor)
Minimum Focus Distance
8.21 ft.
Lens Mount Compatibility
Nikon Z-Mount
Angle of View
4° (DX-format), 6° 10′ (FX-format)
Image Stabilization
Yes
Focus Type
Auto/Manual
Aperture Blades
9
Lens Construction
19 Elements in 13 Groups
Special Elements
1 SR Glass Elements, 2 Super ED Glass Elements
Dust/Water Resistant
Yes
In the Box
1 x NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S, 1 x LF-N1 Rear Lens Cap, 1 x HB-105 Lens Hood, 1 x LC-95B Lens Cap, 1 x CL-C5 Lens Case
Focusing System
Internal
Approximate Dimensions
Diameter (in)
4.1
Length (in)
9.3
Package Size HxWxL (in)
7 x 6 x 14
Warranty Information
Labor Warranty
1 Year Limited
Parts Warranty
1 Year Limited
Approximate Weight
Unit Weight (lbs.)
2.75
Package Weight (lbs)
4
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes, the lens offers full-frame coverage and is compatible with Nikon Z-Mount full-frame mirrorless cameras, delivering outstanding resolution across the whole image frame.
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Yes, it features built-in optical Vibration Reduction (VR) technology that provides up to 6 stops of stabilization with compatible cameras, allowing for clear, sharp handheld shots even in low light or at slower shutter speeds.
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The minimum focusing distance is approximately 8.21 feet (2.5 meters), enabling you to capture detailed images of subjects relatively close to the lens despite its super-telephoto focal length.
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Autofocus is powered by a stepping motor (STM) that ensures fast, quiet, and precise focusing, making it excellent for both stills and video, especially when capturing wildlife and action.
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Yes, it has advanced weather sealing with rubber gaskets to protect against dust, dirt, and moisture, plus a fluorine-coated front element that repels oil, water, and smudges for easier cleaning in challenging environments.
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