Nikon Z 28-400mm F4-8 VR is a Variable aperture Auto Focus (AF)
Superzoom Zoom lens with Optical Image stabilization and 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with
Z Mount cameras .
What type of photography is the Nikon Z 28-400mm F4-8 VR lens good for?
The choice of photography type for which you intend to use the Nikon Z 28-400mm F4-8 VR is a crucial decision factor. Below, we have assessed its suitability for various photography scenarios:
Reasons to Buy the Nikon Nikkor Z 28-400mm F4-8 VR Lens
Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Nikon Nikkor Z 28-400mm F4-8 VR lens in a list form to assist you in determining whether it offers the features you need.
0.2m / 7.9 inch
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Lens Mount
Nikon Z 28-400mm F4-8 VR is compatible with cameras that have a Nikon Z lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon Z lenses are Nikon ZR , Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z .
Size, Weight and Filter Thread
The size and weight are crucial factors to consider when searching for your next lens. Nikon Z 28-400mm F4-8 VR has a maximum diameter of 85mm and a total length of 142mm when not extended. It weighs 725g / 25.6 oz .
Check the size of the Nikon Z 28-400mm F4-8 VR when attached to Z Mount cameras :
Nikon Z 28-400mm F4-8 VR Size
Nikon Z 28-400mm F4-8 VR has a filter thread of 77mm . Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Nikon Z 28-400mm F4-8 VR:
You can also check All Nikon Z Mount Lenses with 77mm Filter Thread Size
Focal Range
Nikon Z 28-400mm F4-8 VR has a focal range of 28-400mm and 14.3X zoom ratio. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 42 - 600mm .
Weather Sealings
Weather Sealings of the Nikon Z 28-400mm F4-8 VR
The Nikon Z 28-400mm F4-8 VR is a weather-sealed lens, which provides extra protection to prevent water and dust get inside the lens and camera body under light rain, snow and wind. In order to have effective protection, you have to pair the Nikon Z 28-400mm F4-8 VR with a weather-sealed camera body such as the Nikon ZR , Nikon Z5 II and Nikon Z50 II .
Optical Image Stabilization
The Nikon Z 28-400mm F4-8 VR features an optical image stabilization system which helps to reduce the blur that occurs due to shaking during hand-held shooting. Nikon Z 28-400mm F4-8 VR's stabilization system is effective up to 5.5 stops .
Zoom Method
Nikon Z 28-400mm F4-8 VR features Rotary (extending) zoom method where the length of the lens changes as you zoom in or out. This makes it possible to design the lens with a smaller minimum length ( generally when it is zoomed out) compared to internal zoom lenses. The disadvantages of this design are being harder to seal against dust and moisture, weight balance shifting while zooming and zoom creep in certain lenses.
Zoom Lock
Nikon Z 28-400mm F4-8 VR has a Zoom lock feature which eliminates Zoom creep where focal length of the lens changes with gravity when it's held downwards or upwards.
Maximum Magnification Ratio
Nikon Z 28-400mm F4-8 VR has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.35x with a minimum focusing distance of 0.2m . For a non-macro lens, the 0.35x is considered a high magnification and will come handy for close-up shots.
Below are the 3 Superzoom Zoom type Nikon Z mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios :
Aperture
Nikon Z 28-400mm F4-8 VR is a variable aperture lens with a max aperture of f4 and a minimum aperture of f22 at 28mm, and a max aperture of f8 and minimum aperture of f45 at 400mm .
Focal Length
Max Aperture
Min Aperture
28mm
F4
F22
400mm
F8
F45
Optical Formula
Nikon Z 28-400mm F4-8 VR's optical formula consists of 21 elements in 15 groups . The following special elements are used in this design:
Lens Hood
Nikon Z 28-400mm F4-8 VR comes with a removable petal shaped lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos. The model number of the hood is Nikon HB-114 .
Nikon Z 28-400mm F4-8 VR Lens Hood
What's in the Box of Nikon Z 28-400mm F4-8 VR?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of Nikon Z 28-400mm F4-8 VR:
Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR Lens Nikon HB-114 Lens Hood Nikon LC-77B Snap-On Front Lens Cap (77mm) Nikon LF-N1 Rear Lens Cap Limited 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty
Recommended Accessories for the Nikon Z 28-400mm F4-8 VR
Now it is time to look at the Top Recommended Accessories for the Nikon Z 28-400mm F4-8 VR .
Body Colour
Nikon Z 28-400mm F4-8 VR is available in Black color.
Nikon Z 28-400mm F4-8 VR Attached to a camera
Here are the 8 most popular comparisons of the Nikon Z 28-400mm F4-8 VR amongst Camera Decision readers.
Top Alternatives of Nikon Z 28-400mm F4-8 VR Lens
In addition, it would be interesting to check which lenses from other mounts are most commonly compared with the Nikon Nikkor Z 28-400mm F4-8 VR.
Top Alternatives of Nikon Z 28-400mm F4-8 VR in Other Lens Mounts
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