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Nikon Nikkor 400mm F4.5 VR S

Nikon Z (DX/FX) Autofocus OIS

Nikon Nikkor 400mm F4.5 VR S

Focal length
400 mm
Aperture
f/4.5
Weight
1245 g
Filter diameter
95 mm
Min. focus distance
250 cm
Length
234.5 mm
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At a Glance

The Nikon Nikkor 400mm F4.5 VR S is a super-telephoto prime for Nikon Z full frame. At 1.2 kg it counts as compact, and it combines an optical stabilizer with weather sealing. It is also compatible with teleconverters. The long reach suits wildlife, birds, sports and video.

Good for

  • Wildlife
  • Birds
  • Sports
  • Video

Worth knowing

  • Large 95 mm filter thread: screw-in filters are correspondingly large.

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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/4.5
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/4.5
Min. aperture
f/32
Elements
19
Groups
13
Weight
1,245 g (2.74 lb)
Filter diameter
95 mm
Min. focus distance
250 cm (98.43 in)
Max. magnification
1:6.3 (0.16×)
Length
234.5 mm (9.23 in)
Diameter
104 mm (4.09 in)
Released
July 2022

Manufacturer data: imaging.nikon.com

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

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Which cameras does the Nikon Nikkor 400mm F4.5 VR S fit?

The Nikon Nikkor 400mm F4.5 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

Nikon Nikkor 400mm F4.5 VR S compared

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

LensNikon Nikkor 400mm F4.5 VR SNIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC 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/4.5f/2.8f/6.3f/5-6.7
Weight1,245 g2,950 g1,603 g1,720 g
Filter diameter95 mm46 mm82 mm82 mm
Min. focus distance250 cm250 cm330 cm60 cm
Length234.5 mm380 mm317 mm212.3 mm
Autofocusyesyesnoyes
Image stabilizationyesyesnoyes
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Nikon Nikkor 400mm F4.5 VR S: FAQ

Does the Nikon Nikkor 400mm F4.5 VR S have autofocus?

Yes, the Nikon Nikkor 400mm F4.5 VR S has autofocus.

Does the Nikon Nikkor 400mm F4.5 VR S have image stabilization?

Yes, the Nikon Nikkor 400mm F4.5 VR S has optical image stabilization.

How much does the Nikon Nikkor 400mm F4.5 VR S weigh?

The Nikon Nikkor 400mm F4.5 VR S weighs 1,245 g. It is 234.5 mm long with a diameter of 104 mm.

What filter size does the Nikon Nikkor 400mm F4.5 VR S use?

The Nikon Nikkor 400mm F4.5 VR S takes 95 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Nikon Nikkor 400mm F4.5 VR S focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Nikon Nikkor 400mm F4.5 VR S is 250 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Nikon Nikkor 400mm F4.5 VR S a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Nikon Nikkor 400mm F4.5 VR S covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 600 mm in full-frame terms.

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