Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC is an Auto Focus (AF)
Super Telephoto Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage and it is designed to be used with Nikon Z mount cameras.
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
Lens Mount
Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC is compatible with cameras that have Nikon Z lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon Z lenses are Nikon Z9, Nikon Z fc and Nikon Z6 II.
Focal Range
Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC has a fixed focal lenght of 400mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 600mm.
Weather Sealings
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Weather Sealings of the Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC
Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC is a weather sealed lens which provides an extra protection to prevent water and dust get inside the lens and camera body under light rain, snow and wind. In order to have an effective protection, you have to pair the Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC with a weather sealed camera body such as Nikon Z9, Nikon Z fc and Nikon Z6 II.
Optical Image Stabilization
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.
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.
Body Colour
Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC is available in Black color.
Popular Comparisons of Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC
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