Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC is a Fixed aperture Auto Focus (AF)
Super Telephoto Prime 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 400mm F2.8 TC lens good for?
The type of photography that you are planning to use the Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various photography scenarios:
Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC is a member of Nikon's S-Line series of lenses. Below you can see the latest lenses in this series.
S-Line Series Lenses in Nikon Z Mount
Reasons to Buy Nikon Nikkor Z 400mm F2.8 TC VR S Lens
Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Nikon Nikkor Z 400mm F2.8 TC VR S lens in a list form to help you determine whether it offers the features you need.
| Optical Image Stabilization (up to 5.5 stops) |
| Built-in 1.40x Teleconverter |
| Weather-sealed |
| Autofocus |
| AF/MF Switch on Lens |
| Focus Range Limiter |
| Focus Hold Button |
| Compatible with Nikon Teleconverters |
| Hood supplied |
| Tripod Collar |
| Full-time Manual Focusing |
| Focus Distance Limiter |
| Covers Full-Frame Sensor |
| 9 Diaphragm Blades for Smooth Bokeh |
| 400mm reach great for Wildlife Photography |
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Lens Mount
Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC 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 Zf, Nikon Z8 and Nikon Z30.
Size, Weight and Filter Thread
Size and weight is a very important decision factor when searching for your next lens. Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC has a maximum diameter of 156mm and total length of 380mm. It weighs 2950g / 104.1 oz.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC and Nikon Z 600mm F4 TC VR S (Nikon Z mount) to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life. Check the detailed comparison of these two lenses here.
Comparison image of the Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC and the Nikon Z 600mm F4 TC VR S Size and Weight
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Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC Size
Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC has a filter thread of 46mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC:
Focal Range
Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC has a fixed focal length of 400mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 600mm.
Teleconverter Compatibility
Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC is compatible with the Teleconverters below. With the use of these TC/extenders, you can find how the total focal reach and effective aperture of your Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC changes below:
Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC Focal Range and Aperture Change with Teleconverter
Weather Sealings
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Weather Sealings of the Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC
The Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC 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 400mm F2.8 TC with a weather-sealed camera body such as the Nikon Zf, Nikon Z8 and Nikon Z30.
Optical Image Stabilization
The Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC features an optical image stabilization system which helps to reduce the blur that occurs due to shaking during hand-held shooting. Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC's stabilization system is effective up to 5.5 stops.
Tripod Collar
With a total length of 380mm and a weight of 2950g, the Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC is a large lens. Fortunately, it comes with a tripod collar which you can use to attach the lens directly to a tripod or monopod instead of attaching the camera. This connection helps to better balance the lens/kit combination.
Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC MTF Charts
Below you can find the MTF chart of Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC which would give an idea of the its contrast and resolution from the center to its edges.
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MTF Chart of the Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC
Maximum Magnification Ratio
Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.23x and has a minimum focusing distance of 2.5m.
Aperture
Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC has a max aperture of F2.8 and a minimum aperture of F32.
Optical Formula
Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC's optical formula consists of 25 elements in 19 groups . Following special elements are used in this design:
- 2 Fluorite elements
- 2 ED glass
- 1 Super ED
- 1 SR (Short wavelength refractive)
Lens Hood
Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC comes with a removable lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos. The model number of the hood is HK-42.
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Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC Lens Hood
Body Colour
Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC is available in Black color.
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Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC Attached to a camera
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