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Nikon Nikkor Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S

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Nikon Nikkor Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S

Focal length
100–400 mm
Aperture
f/4.5–5.6
Weight
1355 g
Filter diameter
77 mm
Min. focus distance
75 cm
Length
222 mm
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At a Glance

The Nikkor Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S is a telephoto zoom for Nikon Z on full frame. It has an optical stabilizer and reaches 0.38x magnification at a 75 cm minimum focus distance. Focus breathing compensation and teleconverter compatibility are among its features. It weighs 1.36 kg and suits sports, wildlife and landscapes.

Good for

  • Sports
  • Wildlife
  • Landscape

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
100 mm
Max. focal length
400 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/4.5
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/5.6
Min. aperture
f/32
Elements
25
Groups
20
Weight
1,355 g (2.99 lb)
Filter diameter
77 mm
Min. focus distance
75 cm at 100 mm · 78 cm at 135 mm · 80 cm at 200 mm · 87 cm at 300 mm · 98 cm at 400 mm
Max. magnification
1:2.6 (0.38×)
Length
222 mm (8.74 in)
Diameter
98 mm (3.86 in)
Released
February 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 Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S fit?

The Nikon Nikkor Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 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 150-600 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 Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S compared

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

LensNikon Nikkor Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR STamron 70-300mm F/4.5-6.3 DI III RXDTamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXDTamron 50-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD
Focal length100-400 mm70-300 mm150-500 mm50-400 mm
Max. aperturef/4.5-5.6f/4.5-6.3f/5-6.7f/4.5-6.3
Weight1,355 g580 g1,720 g1,180 g
Filter diameter77 mm67 mm82 mm67 mm
Min. focus distance75 cm80 cm60 cm25 cm
Length222 mm150.3 mm212.3 mm185.8 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationyesnoyesyes
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Nikon Nikkor Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S: FAQ

Does the Nikon Nikkor Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S have autofocus?

Yes, the Nikon Nikkor Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S has autofocus.

Does the Nikon Nikkor Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S have image stabilization?

Yes, the Nikon Nikkor Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S has optical image stabilization.

How much does the Nikon Nikkor Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S weigh?

The Nikon Nikkor Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S weighs 1,355 g. It is 222 mm long with a diameter of 98 mm.

What filter size does the Nikon Nikkor Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S use?

The Nikon Nikkor Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S takes 77 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Nikon Nikkor Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Nikon Nikkor Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S is 75 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Nikon Nikkor Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Nikon Nikkor Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 150-600 mm in full-frame terms.

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