Nikon Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S Review
Specifications
Type |
Nikon Z mount |
|---|---|
Format |
FX |
Focal length |
400 mm |
Maximum aperture |
f/4.5 |
Minimum aperture |
f/32 |
Lens construction |
19 elements in 13 groups (including 1 ED element, 2 super-ED elements, 1 SR element, elements with a Nano Crystal coat, and a fluorine-coated front lens element) |
Angle of view |
FX format: 6° 10', DX format: 4° |
Focusing system |
Internal focusing system |
Minimum focus distance |
2.5 m (8.21 ft) |
Maximum reproduction ratio |
0.16x |
Vibration reduction |
Lens shift using voice coil motors (VCMs) |
No. of diaphragm blades |
9 (rounded diaphragm opening) |
Aperture range |
f/4.5 to 32 |
Coating |
Nano Crystal Coat, Fluorine coat |
Filter attachment size |
95 mm (P = 1.0 mm) |
Diameter x length (extension from lens mount) |
Approx. 104 mm x 234.5 mm (4.1 in. x 9.3 in.) (maximum diameter × distance to end of lens from camera lens mount flange) |
Weight |
Approx. 1245 g (2 lb 12 oz) (with tripod collar); Approx. 1160 g (2 lb 9 oz) (without tripod collar) |
Autofocus |
Yes |
Internal focusing |
Yes |
Focusing |
Auto, Manual |
Focus limit switch |
Two positions: FULL (∞ to 2.5 m) and ∞ to 6 m |
¹ Based on CIPA Standards: in NORMAL mode, 5.5 stops of compensation is achieved when the lens is attached to a mirrorless camera equipped with a 35mm-film-size image sensor.
² 6.0 stops of compensation is achieved when the lens is used together with the Z 9 and Synchro VR is activated.
³ The memory-set button can be activated following a firmware update.
⁴ This lens is not guaranteed to be dust- and drip-resistant in all situations and under all conditions.