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NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S

Nikon Z (DX/FX) Autofocus OIS

NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S

Focal length
400 mm
Aperture
f/2.8
Weight
2950 g
Filter diameter
46 mm
Min. focus distance
250 cm
Length
380 mm
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At a Glance

The 400 mm f/2.8 is a telephoto prime for Nikon Z full frame with a built-in teleconverter that can be switched in. Its f/2.8 aperture lets in a lot of light for shorter shutter times, and an optical stabilizer is included. The lens is dust and drip resistant and offers focus breathing compensation. It suits wildlife, bird and sports photography.

Good for

  • Wildlife
  • Birds
  • Sports

Worth knowing

  • At 3 kg it is heavy: a monopod or tripod helps for longer sessions.

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
400 mm
Max. focal length
400 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/2.8
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/2.8
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
25
Groups
19
Weight
2,950 g (6.5 lb)
Filter diameter
46 mm
Min. focus distance
250 cm (98.43 in)
Max. magnification
1:5.9 (0.17×)
Length
380 mm (14.96 in)
Diameter
156 mm (6.14 in)
Released
February 2022

Manufacturer data: imaging.nikon.com, nikon.com

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Which cameras does the NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S fit?

The NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S is a full-frame lens for Nikon Z cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Nikon Z cameras its field of view equals 600 mm in full-frame terms.

Nikon Z cameras

Full frame:
Nikon Z5IIC,Nikon ZR,Nikon Z5II,Nikon Z6III,Nikon Z8,Nikon Zf,Nikon Z9,Nikon Z5,Nikon Z6II,Nikon Z7II,Nikon Z6,Nikon Z7
APS-C:
Nikon Z50II,Nikon Z30,Nikon Z fc,Nikon Z50

NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Nikon Z lenses.

LensNIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR SNikon Nikkor 400mm F4.5 VR STTArtisan 500mm f/6.3Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD
Focal length400 mm400 mm500 mm150-500 mm
Max. aperturef/2.8f/4.5f/6.3f/5-6.7
Weight2,950 g1,245 g1,603 g1,720 g
Filter diameter46 mm95 mm82 mm82 mm
Min. focus distance250 cm250 cm330 cm60 cm
Length380 mm234.5 mm317 mm212.3 mm
Autofocusyesyesnoyes
Image stabilizationyesyesnoyes
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NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S: FAQ

Does the NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S have autofocus?

Yes, the NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S has autofocus.

Does the NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S have image stabilization?

Yes, the NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S has optical image stabilization.

How much does the NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S weigh?

The NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S weighs 2,950 g. It is 380 mm long with a diameter of 156 mm.

What filter size does the NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S use?

The NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S takes 46 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S focus?

The minimum focus distance of the NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S is 250 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S a full-frame lens?

Yes, the NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 600 mm in full-frame terms.

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