The NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR is the first NIKKOR Z lens with a versatile zoom range from 28mm to 400mm, boasting a remarkable 14.2× zoom ratio. Ideal for capturing distant subjects with precision, it excels in various settings such as sports events, amusement parks, and parades. Its close focusing capability, ranging from 0.2m at the widest angle to 1.2m at the longest telephoto, makes it suitable for close-ups and tabletop photography. With a maximum reproduction ratio of 0.35x, it delivers detailed images, particularly with subjects like plants. Despite its super-telephoto reach, it weighs just 725g, making it incredibly portable for everyday use and travel.
NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR Overview
The NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR is a versatile, high-magnification zoom lens that spans an impressive focal length range from 28 mm to 400 mm, marking it as a standout in the NIKKOR Z lineup. With an approximate 14.2× zoom ratio, the highest in its class, this lens excels in capturing detailed images and expressive facial features, even from a distance.
Ideal for dynamic scenarios where subjects move frequently, such as sports events, amusement park rides, and parades, this lens offers remarkable flexibility. Its minimum focus distance of 0.2 meters at the wide-angle end and 1.2 meters at the telephoto end makes it perfect for close-up and tabletop photography. With a maximum reproduction ratio of 0.35x, you can capture larger-than-life images with delicate detail, whether photographing plants or other subjects.
In the telephoto range, the lens produces beautifully blurred backgrounds when shooting up close. Despite its super-telephoto capabilities, the NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR remains compact and lightweight, weighing only about 725 grams, the lightest in its class. This makes it easy to carry, whether you're travelling or just capturing everyday moments.
The NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR also adopts a stepping motor (STM) which enables fast autofocus drive, allowing rapid focus on moving subjects, and a vibration-reduction function with performance equivalent to a 5.0-stop*3 increase in shutter speed that is very effective for hand-held shooting. Furthermore, the NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR supports linear MF operation*4 to facilitate focusing on the intended subject during video recording.
Primary features
Covers a broad range of focal lengths — from 28 mm to 400 mm, making it the first NIKKOR Z lens.
Realizes approx. 14.2× zoom, the highest zoom ratio in its class.
A minimum focus distance of 0.2 m at the maximum wide-angle position and a maximum reproduction ratio of 0.35×, allow users to get closer to their subjects for dynamic expression.
A total length of approx. 141.5 mm and a weight of approx. 725 g, the lightest lens in its class, makes this compact and lightweight lens easy to carry and less of a burden during hand-held shooting.
Stable VR performance equivalent to a 5.0-stop increase in shutter speed effectively reduces blurring in dimly lit surroundings and with hand-held shooting.
When paired with a compatible camera, Synchro VR can be activated to achieve up to 5.5-stop stabilization*1 by combining in-camera VR and lens VR.
Adoption of a stepping motor (STM) enables high-speed AF drive.
The design takes video recording into consideration with stable exposure and provides functions such as focus-breathing suppression that effectively reduces shifting of the angle of view when focusing.
Support for linear MF drive enables smooth focusing.
Comes with a compact, square lens hood that combines superior performance and usability, featuring features such as ghosting reduction and Zooming operation is achievable even when attached inverted.
Designed to be dust- and drip-resistant with thorough sealing on various portions including movable parts of the lens barrel to keep dust and water droplets from entering the lens.*2
