Versatile
super power.

Photo of a hurdler in air composited with a lion, taken with the NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S lens
  • S-LinePremium Optics
  • 1355gLightweight
  • VRImage Stabilization (5.5 stops)
  • 2.46 ft.Close Focusing
  • FX & DXGreat on any Z series camera

Dazzling image quality.

Inner Balance Technology keeps you centered.

As you zoom in and fully extend the NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S, weight-dispersing Inner Balance Technology maintains a constant center of gravity (within just 3.8mm). The effect is almost baffling—the lens gets longer, yet there's no perceptible change in its balance. That means easier handheld shooting and no nose dives on gimbals and tripods.

Macro-style close focusing.

Traditional super telephotos can overpower close shooting situations. Not the NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S. Even when you're right in front of your subject—as close as 2.46 feet away at 100mm or 3.22 feet away at 400mm—you can fill the frame with macro-style details.

Brilliant. By design.

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Technology

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    Vibration Reduction

    A Nikon in-lens technology that improves image stability by automatically compensating for camera shake. Lenses that offer VR will feature the abbreviation VR on the lens barrel.

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    ED (Extra-Low Dispersion) Glass

    An optical glass developed by Nikon that is used with normal optical glass in telephoto lenses to obtain optimum correction of chromatic aberrations.

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    Super ED Glass

    Nikon has also developed Super ED glass featuring even lower dispersion properties and extremely high performance in reducing the secondary spectrum, to minimize chromatic aberration even further, as well as other lens aberrations.

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    ARNEO Coat

    An anti-reflective coating developed by Nikon and used in conjunction with Nano Crystal Coat to further reduce ghost and flare effects caused by incident light entering the lens vertically. This allows for the outstandingly clear capture of images even when a light source is located within the frame.

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    Fluorine Coat

    Photographers need gear that can withstand the elements. Nikon’s fluorine coat effectively repels dust, water droplets, grease or dirt, ensuring easy removal even when they adhere to the lens surface. Nikon’s fluorine coat endures a high frequency of lens surface wiping and its anti-reflective effect also contributes to the capture of clear images.

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    Nano Crystal Coat

    An anti-reflective coating developed by Nikon that virtually eliminates internal lens element reflections across a wide range of wavelengths. Nano Crystal Coat solves ghost effects caused by red light and effectively reduces ghost and flare caused by light entering the lens diagonally.

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    Stepping Motor

    NIKKOR Z lenses use a stepping motor for fast, accurate, smooth, quiet autofocus with reduced wobbling. This quiet drive system makes the lenses ideal for use when shooting video.

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    IF Lens

    A NIKKOR lens in which only the internal lens group shifts during focusing. Thus, IF NIKKORS do not change in size during AF operation, allowing for compact, lightweight lenses capable of closer focusing distances. These lenses will be designated with the abbreviation IF on the lens barrel.

LCD, Video and Photo Gallery images are for illustrative purposes only

Tech Specs

  • Focal Length Range

    Focal Length Range

    100 -400mm
  • Maximum Aperture

    Maximum Aperture

    f/4.5
  • Format

    FX
  • VR (Vibration Reduction) Image Stabilization

    VR (Vibration Reduction) Image Stabilization

    Yes
  • Nano Crystal Coat

    Yes
  • Approx. Dimensions (Diameter x Length)

    Approx. Dimensions (Diameter x Length)

    3.9 in.98 mmx8.8 in.222 mm
  • Approx. Weight

    Approx. Weight

    50.6 oz.1435 g
  • Mount Type
    Nikon Z Mount
  • Focal Length Range
    100 -400mm
  • Zoom Ratio
    4x
  • Maximum Aperture
    f/4.5
  • Minimum Aperture
    f/32
  • Format
    FX
  • Maximum Angle of View (DX-format)
    16° - 4°
  • Maximum Angle of View (FX-format)
    24°20′ – 6°10′
  • Maximum Reproduction Ratio
    0.38x
  • Lens Elements
    25
  • Lens Groups
    20
  • Compatible Format(s)
    FX, DX
  • VR (Vibration Reduction) Image Stabilization
    Yes
  • Diaphragm Blades
    9
  • Arneo Coat
    Yes
  • Nano Crystal Coat
    Yes
  • ED Glass Elements
    6
  • Super ED Glass Elements
    2
  • Fluorine Coat
    Yes
  • Autofocus
    Yes
  • Internal Focusing
    Yes
  • Minimum Focus Distance
    100mm zoom position: 2.46 ft (0.75m) , 135mm zoom position: 2.56 ft (0.78m) , 200mm zoom position: 2.63 ft (0.8m) , 300mm zoom position: 2.86 ft (0.87m) , 400mm zoom position: 3.22 ft (0.98m)
  • Focus Mode
    Auto/Manual
  • Filter Size
    77mm
  • Accepts Filter Type
    Screw-in
  • Approx. Dimensions (Diameter x Length)
    3.9 in.98 mmx8.8 in.222 mm
  • Approx. Weight
    50.6 oz.1435 g
  • Lens Type
    Zoom

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