Nikon Nikkor Z 28-400 mm f/4-8 VR

Nikkor Z 28-400 mm f/4–8 VR[1]
MakerNikon
Lens mount(s)Z-mount
Technical data
TypeZoom
Focus driveStepping motor
Focal length28-400mm
Image formatFX (full frame)
Aperture (max/min)f/4–22 (wide)
f/8–45 (tele)
Close focus distance0.2m (wide)
1.2m (tele)
Max. magnification1:2.9
Diaphragm blades9 (rounded)
Construction21 elements in 15 groups
Features
Lens-based stabilizationYes Yes
Macro capableNo No
ApplicationSuperzoom
Physical
Max. length141.5 mm
Diameter84.5 mm
Weight725 g
Filter diameter77 mm
Accessories
Lens hoodHB-114 (bayonet)
CaseCL-C2
Angle of view
Diagonal75°–6°10' (FX)
53°–4° (DX)
History
IntroductionMarch 2024
Retail info
MSRP$1299.95 USD (as of 2024)

The Nikon Nikkor Z 28-400 mm f/4–8 VR is a full-frame superzoom lens with a variable aperture of f/4–8, manufactured by Nikon for use on Nikon Z-mount mirrorless cameras.

Introduction

The lens was introduced on March 27, 2024.[2][3] The lens comes with a bayonet-type, square-shaped lens hood (HB-114).

Features

  • 28-400 mm focal length (approximately equivalent field of view of a 42-600 mm lens when used on a DX format camera)
  • Autofocus using a stepping motor (STM), focus-by-wire manual focus ring
  • 21 elements in 15 groups (including 4 ED glass and 3 aspherical lens elements)
  • 9-blade rounded diaphragm
  • Vibration Reduction (VR) optical stabilization
  • One customizable control ring at the back (manual focusing by default, aperture and exposure compensation functions can be assigned to it)
  • Switch for locking zoom at its widest focal length

Sample images

  • At 28 mm, f/4
    At 28 mm, f/4
  • At 84 mm, f/6
    At 84 mm, f/6
  • At 140 mm, f/7.1
    At 140 mm, f/7.1
  • At 155 mm, f/7.6
    At 155 mm, f/7.6
  • At 160 mm, f/7.6
    At 160 mm, f/7.6
  • At 165 mm, f/7.6
    At 165 mm, f/7.6
  • At 200 mm, f/8
    At 200 mm, f/8
  • At 370 mm, f/8
    At 370 mm, f/8

See also

References

  1. ^ "NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR specifications". imaging.nikon.com. Nikon Corporation. Retrieved 2025-01-14.
  2. ^ "Nikon releases the NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR, a high-magnification zoom lens compatible with the Nikon Z mount system". Nikon Corporation. 2024-03-27. Retrieved 2025-01-14.
  3. ^ Baskin, Dale (2024-03-27). "Nikon announces the Z 28-400mm F4-8 VR, a superzoom for Z-mount". dpreview.com. Digital Photography Review. Retrieved 2025-01-15.
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