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 choice of photography type for which you intend to use the Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC is a crucial decision factor. Below, we have assessed its suitability for 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.
Nikon S-Line Series Lenses in Nikon Z Mount
Reasons to Buy the 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 assist you in determining whether it offers the features you need.
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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 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 400mm F2.8 TC has a maximum diameter of 156mm and a total length of 380mm . It weighs 2950g / 104.1 oz .
Check the size of the Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC when attached to Z Mount cameras :
Below, you'll find a scaled side-by-side image comparing the sizes of the Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC and the Nikon Z 600mm F4 TC VR S , offering a better understanding of their dimensions 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
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:
You can also check All Nikon Z Mount Lenses with 46mm Filter Thread Size
Lens Cap
The Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC ships with a bulky soft cover instead of a proper hard cap, which isn’t the most practical option in daily use.
For a more durable and convenient solution, check out our in-house designed Custom CamDec Lens Cap for Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC CamDec Store .
Custom CamDec Lens Cap for 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
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 ZR , Nikon Z5 II and Nikon Z50 II .
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.
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 with a minimum focusing distance of 2.5m .
Aperture
The Nikon Nikkor Z 400mm F2.8 TC VR S features a maximum aperture of F2.8 and can be stopped down to a minimum aperture of F32. An aperture of F2.8 provides a solid balance, offering capable low-light performance and giving you plenty of flexibility when shooting indoors or during golden hour. The combination of a longer 400mm focal length and a bright F2.8 opening makes it incredibly easy to isolate your subject, melting away busy backgrounds into smooth, professional bokeh. The minimum setting of F32 is excellent for deep depth of field work like macro photography, though you may want to avoid the absolute smallest settings to skip the sharpness loss caused by optical diffraction.
Optical Formula
Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC's optical formula consists of 25 elements in 19 groups . The 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 .
Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC Lens Hood
Recommended Accessories for the Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC
Now it is time to look at the Top Recommended Accessories for the Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC .
Body Colour
Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC is available in Black color.
Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC Attached to a camera
Here are the 8 most popular comparisons of the Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC amongst Camera Decision readers.
Top Alternatives of Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC Lens
In addition, it would be interesting to check which lenses from other mounts are most commonly compared with the Nikon Nikkor Z 400mm F2.8 TC VR S.
Top Alternatives of Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC in Other Lens Mounts
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