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Nikon Nikkor Z 400mm F2.8 TC VR S Review

Nikon Nikkor Z 400mm F2.8 TC VR S

Main Features

  • 400mm Focal Range
  • F2.8 Max Aperture
  • Image Stabilization
  • Weather Sealed
  • Filter Thread: 46mm
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • Weight: 2950g.
  • Diameter: 156mm
  • Length: 380mm
  • Min Focus Distance:2.5m
  • Max Magnification:0.23x
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Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC Overview

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.

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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

Here is the eight most popular comparisons of Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC amongst Camera Decision readers.

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Nikon Nikkor Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S Lens Nikon Nikkor Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S
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35mm FF 630gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
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Pros and Cons of Nikon Nikkor Z 400mm F2.8 TC VR S


PROs
Image Stabilization
Built-in 1.40x Teleconverter
Weather Sealed
Built-in Autofocus
Hood supplied
Tripod Collar
Full-time Manual Focusing
Focus Distance Limiter
Covers Full-Frame Sensor

CONs
Heavy

Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Nikon
Lens Type Prime
Lens Type Telephoto Prime
Lens Mount Nikon Z
Max Format 35mm FF
Focal Range 400mm
Image Stabilization Yes
Colour Black
Zoom Method No Zoom
Power Zoom No
Zoom Lock No Zoom
Zoom Ratio 1.0X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F2.8
Min Aperture F32
Aperture Ring No
Diaphragm Blades 9
Optics
Optical Elements 25
Optical Groups 19
Special Elements 2 Fluorite elements, 2 ED glass, 1 Super ED, 1 SR (Short wavelength refractive)

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 2.5m
Max Magnification 0.23X
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type Voice Coil Motor
Full Time Manual Yes
Focus Method Internal
Focus Distance Limiter Yes
Distance Scale No
DoF Scale No
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 2950g
Diameter 156mm
Length 380mm
Weather Sealing Yes
Filter Thread 46mm
Filter Notes Slip-in filter holder at rear of lens
Hood Supplied Yes
Hood Code HK-42
Tripod Collar Yes
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