Nikkor Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S
A new pinnacle of performance for sports, action and wildlife shooters.
For those who bring us legendary moments from the field, we present the ultimate lens for the job. The reach to put you in the middle of the action, plus a built-in teleconverter to get even closer. The speed, versatility and accuracy of an f/2.8 aperture to ensure you don't need a second chance. Masterpiece optics that capture intense moments with immense details. All in a balanced, lightweight, brilliantly designed lens made possible by Nikon's Z mount. Pair it with the Z 9, and you have the most formidable sports, action and wildlife kit in Nikon history.
Built-in 1.4x teleconverter.
Without ever taking your eyes off your subject, breaking posture or losing focus position, flip the smooth teleconverter switch and transform the Nikkor Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S to a 560mm f/4 lens. Extra reach is right at your fingertips.
The speed and silence of Silky Swift VCM.
Nikon’s new Silky Swift Voice Coil Motor (VCM) uses magnets instead of gears to move the lens focus groups. This design simultaneously delivers higher initial speed, higher accuracy and the smoothest, most silent operation of any Nikon AF drive system. Additionally, vibration within the mechanism has been reduced with an innovative guide bar and minimal space between moving parts, allowing for maximum speed during autofocus.
Groundbreaking anti-glare performance.
Experience the highest anti-reflection performance and backlight tolerance in Nikkor history. Nikon's innovative Meso Amorphous Coat minimizes reflection and ghosting to the utmost limit from incident light in any direction, while ARNEO Coat adds extra protection against vertical incident light reflection. Deliver clear images even under harsh conditions.
Immense details for intense moments.
Light dispersion is the enemy of sharpness. The Nikkor Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S combats it with six specialized lens elements: Two Extra-low Dispersion (ED) and one Super ED glass elements, two lightweight Fluorite (FL) elements and a Short-wavelength Refractive (SR) element. Colour fringing, coma and chromatic aberration are all but eliminated.
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 colours in your images are more accurately reproduced. It also allows for more flexible optical designs, which allows for compact, lighter lenses to be designed.
Supplied Accessories: LC-K105 lens cap - LF-N1 Rear Lens Cap - HK-42 Lens Hood - LN-3 Lens Strap - CL-L3 Lens Case
| Lens type | Prime lens |
| Max Format size | 35mm FF |
| Focal length | 400 mm |
| Image stabilization | Yes |
| CIPA image stabilization rating | 5.5 stop(s) |
| Lens mount | Nikon Z |
| Maximum aperture | F2.8 |
| Minimum aperture | F32 |
| Aperture ring | No |
| Number of diaphragm blades | 9 |
| Aperture notes | Rounded blades |
| Elements | 25 |
| Groups | 19 |
| Special elements / coatings | 2 Fluorite elements, 2 ED glass, 1 Super ED, 1 SR (Short wavelength refractive) |
| Minimum focus | 2.50 m (98.43″) |
| Maximum magnification | 0.23× |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Full time manual | Yes |
| Focus method | Internal |
| Focus notes | Voice Coil Motor |
| Distance scale | No |
| DoF scale | No |
| Focus distance limiter | Yes, INF - 2.5m / INF - 6m |
| Weight | 2950 g (6.50 lb) |
| Diameter | 156 mm (6.14″) |
| Length | 380 mm (14.96″) |
| Sealing | Yes |
| Colour | Black |
| Filter thread | 46 mm |
| Filter notes | Slip-in filter holder at rear of lens |
| Hood supplied | Yes |
| Hood product code | HK-42 |
| Tripod collar | Yes |
| Notes | Lens includes switchable 1.4x teleconverter, turning it into a 560mm F4. Compatible with additional teleconverters. |
