The new NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S

Amsterdam, Netherlands, January 19, 2022: Nikon is pleased to announce today the release of a new full-frame super-telephoto prime lens with built-in teleconverter – NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S. With its large f/2.8 aperture and phenomenal AF performance, the lens is great for shooting sports, wildlife, and nature. Image quality is exceptional, whether shooting at 400mm or 560mm when the built-in 1.4x teleconverter is activated.

The NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S is the first Z lens to use Nikon’s new Silky Swift Voice Coil Motor (VCM) focusing system with an optical ABS encoder: autofocus is faster and quieter with precise subject acquisition and tracking. It is also the first Z lens to feature Nikon’s new Meso Amorphous coating, which offers the best anti-reflection performance in NIKKOR’s history. This new coating uses particles smaller than nanoparticles to provide remarkable ghost and flare suppression: clarity is perfect even if you are shooting scenes with multiple direct light sources in the frame.

Designed to give photographers every advantage in the field, the NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S super-telephoto lens also has an impressively lightweight construction, making it easier to handle. Robust and perfectly balanced, the lens is fully sealed around all movable parts, and its centre of gravity is at the rear for more stable operation. Control elements can be customized for perfect setup in any situation, including by assigning functions to the FN ring on the lens.

Zurab Kiknadze, Product Manager at Nikon Europe, says: “This is the first super-telephoto prime lens from the S-line series to join the NIKKOR Z family and opens up new possibilities for professional photographers shooting sports, wildlife, and nature. It is equipped with new, innovative technologies that further improve focusing, image clarity, and adaptability. This lens creates the ideal shots, no matter what it takes.”

Summary of key features: NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S

Built-in 1.4x teleconverter: a single press of a switch on the right side of the lens is all it takes to engage the teleconverter and extend the lens’s reach to 560mm.

Uncompromising AF: the Silky Swift VCM focusing system with optical ABS encoder provides phenomenally fast autofocus with precise subject acquisition and tracking.

Incredible image quality: maximum f/2.8 aperture and beautifully rounded bokeh.

In-lens Vibration Reduction: provides a 5.5-stop advantage even when shooting with the built-in teleconverter activated, Synchro VR available when the lens is paired with a Z 9.

Meso Amorphous coating: class-leading anti-reflective coating. Prevents ghosts and flares by eliminating random light coming from diagonal and vertical directions.

Perfect detail: Nikon's ED, Super ED, and SR glass elements counteract chromatic aberrations.

Robust: sealing around all movable parts protects against dust and moisture, and Nikon's fluorine coating protects the front element.¹

Balanced: the lens’s center of gravity is at the rear for more stable operation.

Customizable: functions can be assigned to the FN ring, as well as the Fn buttons, focus ring, and silent control ring. Focus distances can be saved to the memory button.

Stable and secure: the removable tripod foot allows for optimal balance when the lens is attached to a tripod. The Kensington® lock slot helps keep your lens safe.

Built-in filter slot: makes it easy to insert filters for even greater control in complex lighting situations.

Compatibility: supports the use of Z TELECONVERTER TC-1.4x and Z TELECONVERTER TC-2.0x.

More about the NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S can be found here

^¹ The lens is not guaranteed to be dust and drip-resistant in all situations and conditions.

Camera firmware must be updated to the latest available versions before use.