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Nikon Nikkor Z 28-400mm F4-8 VR

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Nikon Nikkor Z 28-400mm F4-8 VR

Focal length
28–400 mm
Aperture
f/4–8
Weight
725 g
Filter diameter
77 mm
Min. focus distance
20 cm
Length
141.5 mm
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At a Glance

Spanning 28-400 mm, this Nikon Z full frame superzoom offers a zoom range of 14.3x. It has an optical stabilizer and reaches a magnification of 0.35x at 20 cm. It weighs 725 g. The aperture is only f/8 at the long end. It suits travel and everyday use.

Good for

  • Travel
  • Everyday

Worth knowing

  • Only f/8 at the long end: in low light, ISO or shutter time go up.

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
28 mm
Max. focal length
400 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/4
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/8
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
21
Groups
15
Weight
725 g (1.6 lb)
Filter diameter
77 mm
Min. focus distance
20 cm at 28 mm · 120 cm at 400 mm
Max. magnification
1:2.9 (0.35×)
Length
141.5 mm (5.57 in)
Diameter
84.5 mm (3.33 in)
Released
April 2024

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

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

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Which cameras does the Nikon Nikkor Z 28-400mm F4-8 VR fit?

The Nikon Nikkor Z 28-400mm F4-8 VR 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 42-600 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 28-400mm F4-8 VR compared

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

LensNikon Nikkor Z 28-400mm F4-8 VRTamron 50-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXDNikon Nikkor Z 24-200mm F4-6.3 VRNikon Nikkor Z 28-135mm F4 PZ
Focal length28-400 mm50-400 mm24-200 mm28-135 mm
Max. aperturef/4-8f/4.5-6.3f/4-6.3f/4
Weight725 g1,180 g570 g1,120 g
Filter diameter77 mm67 mm67 mm95 mm
Min. focus distance20 cm25 cm50 cm34 cm
Length141.5 mm185.8 mm114 mm177.5 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationyesyesyesno
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Nikon Nikkor Z 28-400mm F4-8 VR: FAQ

Does the Nikon Nikkor Z 28-400mm F4-8 VR have autofocus?

Yes, the Nikon Nikkor Z 28-400mm F4-8 VR has autofocus.

Does the Nikon Nikkor Z 28-400mm F4-8 VR have image stabilization?

Yes, the Nikon Nikkor Z 28-400mm F4-8 VR has optical image stabilization.

How much does the Nikon Nikkor Z 28-400mm F4-8 VR weigh?

The Nikon Nikkor Z 28-400mm F4-8 VR weighs 725 g. It is 141.5 mm long with a diameter of 84.5 mm.

What filter size does the Nikon Nikkor Z 28-400mm F4-8 VR use?

The Nikon Nikkor Z 28-400mm F4-8 VR takes 77 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Nikon Nikkor Z 28-400mm F4-8 VR focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Nikon Nikkor Z 28-400mm F4-8 VR is 20 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Nikon Nikkor Z 28-400mm F4-8 VR a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Nikon Nikkor Z 28-400mm F4-8 VR covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 42-600 mm in full-frame terms.

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