Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S Review
January 24, 2022
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Mark Goldstein
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Specifications
| Type | Nikon Z mount |
|---|---|
| Format | FX |
| Focal length | 100 – 400 mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/4.5 to 5.6 |
| Minimum aperture | f/32 to 40 |
| Lens construction | 25 elements in 20 groups (including 6 ED elements, 2 super-ED elements, elements with Nano Crystal and ARNEO coats, and a fluorine-coated front lens element) |
| Angle of view | FX format: 24°20' to 6°10', DX format: 16° to 4° |
| Focal length scale | Graduated in millimeters (100, 135, 200, 300, 400) |
| Focusing system | Internal focusing system |
| Minimum focus distance | 100 mm zoom position: 0.75 m (2.46 ft), 135 mm zoom position: 0.78 m (2.56 ft), 200 mm zoom position: 0.8 m (2.63 ft), 300 mm zoom position: 0.87 m (2.86 ft), 400 mm zoom position: 0.98 m (3.22 ft) (measured from focal plane) |
| Maximum reproduction ratio | 0.38x |
| Vibration reduction | Lens shift using voice coil motors (VCMs), VR (Vibration Reduction) image stabilization |
| No. of diaphragm blades | 9 (rounded diaphragm opening) |
| Aperture range4 | 100 mm zoom position: f/4.5 to 32, 400 mm zoom position: f/5.6 to 40 |
| Coating | Nano Crystal Coat, Fluorine coat, ARNEO coat |
| Filter attachment size | 77 mm (P = 0.75 mm) |
| Diameter x length (extension from lens mount) | Approx. 98 mm x 222 mm (3.9 in. x 8.8 in.) |
| Weight | With tripod collar: approx. 1435 g (3 lb 2.7 oz), without tripod collar: approx. 1355 g (2 lb 15.8 oz) |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Internal focusing | Yes |
| Focusing | Auto, Manual |
| Focus limit switch | Two positions: FULL (∞ to 0.75 m) and ∞ to 3 m |
| Supplied accessories | LC-77B Lens Cap (front cap), LF-N1 Lens Cap (rear cap), HB-103 Lens Hood, CL-C3 Lens Case |
- This lens is not guaranteed to be dust- and drip-resistant in all situations and under all conditions.
- With tripod mount attached, the lens weighs approx. 1440 g.
- Number of assignable functions depends on the Nikon Z camera you are using.
- The value displayed at minimum aperture may vary with the exposure increment selected on the camera.