Super primefeatherweight.
- S-LinePremium Optics
- 400mmSuper-Telephoto Prime
- 1160gLightweight
- VRImage Stabilization(5.5 stops)2
- f/4.5Maximum Aperture
- FXFull-Frame Z Cameras
“The perfect balance between mobility, stability and performance.”
Michelle Valberg
Wildlife Photographer and Nikon Canada Ambassador
“A super sharp and fast lens that I could have in my bag all the time.”
Jaanus Ree
Sports and Action Photographer
“All NIKKOR Z lenses have high resolving power, but this lens is outstanding among them.”
Ken Goshima
Aircraft and Architecture Photographer
400mm.
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Technology
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.
2 When combined with the Z 9, the effect of 6.0 stops is achieved with Synchro VR activation. An effect of 5.5 stops is achieved with the lens alone.
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Tech Specs
Focal Length
400mmMaximum Aperture
f/4.5Format
FXNano Crystal Coat
YesApprox. Dimensions (Diameter x Length)
4.1 in.104 mmx9.3 in.234.5 mmApprox. Weight
41 oz.1160 g
- Mount TypeNikon Z Mount
- Focal Length400mm
- Maximum Aperturef/4.5
- Minimum Aperturef/32
- FormatFX
- Maximum Angle of View (DX-format)4°
- Maximum Angle of View (FX-format)6° 10′
- Maximum Reproduction Ratio0.16x
- Lens Elements19
- Lens Groups13
- Compatible Format(s)FX, DX
- Diaphragm Blades9
- Nano Crystal CoatYes
- ED Glass Elements1
- Super ED Glass Elements2
- Fluorine CoatYes
- AutofocusYes
- Internal FocusingYes
- Minimum Focus Distance8.21 ft (2.5m) from focal plane
- Focus ModeAuto/Manual
- E-typeYes
- Filter Size95mm
- Accepts Filter TypeFront: screw-in
- Approx. Dimensions (Diameter x Length)4.1 in.104 mmx9.3 in.234.5 mm
- Approx. Weight41 oz.1160 g
- Lens TypePrime
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