Nikon Nikkor Z 28-400mm f4-8 Lens
Nikon announced the long-rumored Nikkor Z 28-400mm F4-8 VR full-frame lens for its Z Mount cameras . The superzoom lens has an unseen focal coverage in the full-frame world which we found very exciting, especially for travel and walkaround photography. Don't get it wrong, it is not a compact or lightweight lens that can fit in your small camera bag or purse easily, and it is slow at the tele-end with F8 (actually, F8 starts from 200mm) but the versatility of the 14x zoom is so hard to resist. Imagine you can do landscapes, portrait, street and bird photography with a single lens on a high-MP FF camera such as the Z8 , or even better the more compact and affordable Z7 Mark II , it is a strong selling point in our book.
Nikon Z 28-400mm F4-8 VR Key Specs 28-400mm Focal Range F4-8 Max Aperture Image Stabilization up to 5.5 stops Weather-sealed Filter Thread: 77mm Max Format: 35mm FF Nikon Z Mount 21 Elements in 15 Groups 3 Aspherical, 4 ED 9-blade Diaphragm Weight: 725g Diameter x Length: 85mm x 142 Min Focus Distance: 0.2m Max Magnification: 0.35x Read the Review Check Price at: Amazon B&H Photo
The Nikkor 28-400mm lens is equipped with Nikon's vibration reduction (VR) technology, providing 5.0 stops of image stabilization at 400mm according to CIPA standard measurements. When combined with compatible Nikon cameras such as the Z8 and Z9 , featuring in-body stabilization, it can achieve up to 5.5 stops of stabilization using Nikon's Synchro VR technology.
Nikon Nikkor Z 28-400mm f4-8 Lens with the Z6 II Camera
Price and Availability
The new NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR lens will be available in mid-April for a suggested retail price of $1299.95 .
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Nikon Nikkor Z 28-400mm f4-8 Weather Sealing
Press Release:
The All-In-One Lens that Goes the Distance: Nikon Releases the Nikkor Z 28-400mm F/4-8 VR Full-Frame Super Zoom
Versatility and Portability with Wide-Angle to Super-Telephoto Coverage
MELVILLE, NY (March 27, 2024) Today Nikon Inc. announced the release of the NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR, a supremely versatile high-power super-zoom lens for Nikon Z series full-frame/FX-format mirrorless cameras. This latest addition to the expanding line of NIKKOR Z lenses offers the highest zoom ratio in its class*1, making it a must-have for travel, sports, backyard wildlife and more.
“So many photographers and creatives will love the versatility of the NIKKOR Z 28-400mm, which gives you clarity, range and fantastic backgrounds,” said Naoki Onozato, President and CEO, Nikon Inc. "Wherever your travels lead, this is definitely a lens to consider packing.”
The NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR is a high-magnification zoom lens that covers a broad range of focal lengths — from 28mm to 400mm. Whether up close or far away, from landscapes to distant vistas, users will appreciate the extreme versatility and powerful capabilities of the 14.2× zoom. Although it is a super-telephoto zoom lens with a range up to 400mm, it’s also the lightest in its class*1, weighing only approximately 1.6 lbs (725 g), making it easy to carry when traveling.
This new lens also has a remarkably close minimum focus distance*2 of only 7.8 in. (0.2 m) at the maximum wide-angle position and 3.9 ft. (1.2 m) at the maximum telephoto position. The maximum reproduction ratio of 0.35x lets users capture close-ups at short distances for food, flowers and animals. When shooting far away, users can fill the frame with their subject and still have a pleasing blurred background.
The NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR uses a stepping motor (STM), which enables fast and quiet autofocusing, allowing rapid focus on moving subjects. The lens also features a vibration-reduction (VR) function with performance equivalent to 5.0 stops, which helps achieve sharp photos and stable video with ease, even when handheld.*3
Primary features of the NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR
Covers a broad range of focal lengths— from 28mm to 400mm, with a 14.2× zoom which is a first among NIKKOR Z lenses.
A minimum focus distance of 0.2 m at the maximum wide-angle position and a maximum reproduction ratio of 0.35× allow users to get closer to their subjects for dynamic expression.
A total length of approx. 5.57 in. (141.5 mm) and a weight of approx. 1.6lbs (725g)– the lightest lens in its class– make this an easy lens to carry and shoot hand-held.
Stable VR performance equivalent to a 5.0-stop increase in shutter speed effectively reduces blurring in dimly lit surroundings and with hand-held shooting. When paired with a compatible camera, Synchro VR can be activated to achieve up to 5.5-stop stabilization*4 by combining in-camera VR and lens VR.
Stepping motor (STM) enables high-speed AF drive.
Support for linear MF drive enables smooth focusing, which is especially useful for video shooting.
Comes with a compact, square lens hood that combines superior performance and usability.
Designed to be dust- and drip-resistant with thorough sealing on various portions including movable parts of the lens barrel to keep dust and water droplets from entering the lens.*5
Price and Availability
The new NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR lens will be available in mid-April for a suggested retail price of $1299.95*. For more information about the latest Nikon products, including the vast collection of NIKKOR Z lenses and the entire line of Z series cameras, please visit Nikonusa.com.
*1. Among lenses with a zoom ratio of 10x or over for full-frame/FX-format interchangeable-lens mirrorless cameras, announced as of March 27, 2024.
