• Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400 f/4-8 VR Lens

What types of photography is the NIKKOR Z 28-400 f/4-8 VR Lens best suited for?

This lens is ideal for a variety of photography styles, including sports, wildlife, and events, thanks to its extensive zoom range and fast autofocus capabilities.

Can I use this lens for video recording?

Yes, the lens is designed with video recording in mind, featuring stable exposure and focus-breathing suppression to minimise shifts in the angle of view while focusing.

How does the vibration reduction (VR) feature work?

The VR feature provides performance equivalent to a 5.0-stop increase in shutter speed, helping to reduce blurring during hand-held shooting, especially in low-light conditions.

What is the minimum focus distance for this lens?

The minimum focus distance is 0.2 m at the maximum wide-angle position and 1.2 m at the maximum telephoto position, allowing for close-up photography.

Is the lens resistant to dust and moisture?

Yes, the lens is designed to be dust- and drip-resistant, featuring thorough sealing on various parts to prevent dust and water droplets from entering.

What is the weight of the NIKKOR Z 28-400 f/4-8 VR Lens?

The lens weighs approximately 725 g, making it the lightest in its class and easy to carry for extended periods.

What type of autofocus system does this lens use?

The lens employs a stepping motor (STM) for fast and accurate autofocus, making it effective for capturing moving subjects.

The Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400 f/4-8 VR Lens is a high-magnification zoom lens that covers a broad range of focal lengths — from 28 mm to 400 mm, making it the first NIKKOR Z lens . It realizes powerful imaging expression by capturing the finest details or facial expressions of distant subjects with approx. 14.2× zoom, the highest in its class zoom ratio. Even in situations where the distance to the subject continuously changes, such as with sporting events, amusement park attractions and parade shows, users can enjoy shooting in a variety of situations with just this one lens. In addition, with the minimum focus distance of 0.2 m at the maximum wide-angle position and 1.2 m at the maximum telephoto position, this lens is also suitable for capturing close-ups and tabletop photos at short distances. With a maximum reproduction ratio of 0.35x, it is possible to capture subjects in a larger size, allowing for delicate depiction, such as with plants. While in the telephoto range, images in which the background is blurred can be expressed by getting closer to subjects. Although it is a super-telephoto lens with a range up to 400 mm, the compact and lightweight design gives it a weight of only approximately 725 g, the lightest in its class, making it easy to carry around not only while traveling, but on an everyday basis as well.

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 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 to facilitate focusing on the intended subject during video recording.

Nikon will continue to pursue a new dimension in optical performance while meeting users' needs, contributing to the development of imaging culture, with the hope of expanding possibilities for imaging expression.

1. Among lenses with a zoom ratio of 10x or over for full-frame/FX-format interchangeable-lens mirrorless cameras, announced as of March 27, 2024.
2. When capturing close-ups with the lens hood attached, take care that the lens hood does not come into contact with the subject.
3. Measured in accordance with CIPA standards with VR function set to “NORMAL”, and zoom at the maximum telephoto position.
4. A function that shifts focus by a fixed amount according to the angle of control ring rotation, not the speed at which it is rotated, with manual focusing.

Key Features of the Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400 f/4-8 VR Lens

• 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 of 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, make 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 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 offering 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.

1. Measured in accordance with CIPA standards with VR function set to “NORMAL” when combined with cameras that support Synchro VR.
2. Thorough dust- and drip-resistance is not guaranteed in all situations or under all conditions.

• MPN - JMA722DA
• GTIN - 4960759912893