Light. Compact.
S-Line Performance.

Take in the distance with this compact and agile super-telephoto prime lens. The NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S provides the reach that you need, and yet is nimble enough for handheld shooting. Acquire clear and crisp images with its powerful Vibration Reduction (VR) and superior S-Line optical performance as you photograph the action in full speed from afar.

400mm

Super-Telephoto Prime

f/4.5

Constant Aperture

1,160 g¹

Lightweight

23.45 cm

Compact Size

5.5 stops⁴

Powerful Vibration Reduction (VR)

Powerful Vibration Reduction (VR)

Stay sharp with the NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S. Its in-lens Vibration Reduction (VR) compensates up to 5.5-stops⁴, the most effective VR in NIKKOR history, even at super-telephoto distance. Synchro VR, when paired with the Z 9 in-camera VR, effectively compensates up to 6.0-stops. Be it a bird’s colourful plume, or the facial expression of a fox, dive into the exquisite details of your subject with clarity.

Activate SPORT mode

Keep your subjects always in sight with the SPORT mode to effortlessly track fast and erratic movements. The SPORT mode provides a stable image in the viewfinder during panning and continuous burst high-speed when you are shooting handheld, enhancing your action and sports photography experience.

Quiet and
accurate AF

Go stealth when photographing wildlife or video recording at a wedding. Unique to Z mount lenses, a stepping motor (STM) that operates quietly and focuses fast is utilised, so you can keep photographing or recording while in a sound-sensitive environment.

Keep shooting,
rain or shine

Don’t let the weather hold you back in capturing your favourite subject. The lens is dust- and- drip resistant⁵, with sealing on various parts of the lens barrel and a rubber gasket on the lens mount, effectively repelling dust and liquid. Remove dirt easily with the fluorine coating applied on the frontmost surface of the lens.

Your preferred setting
with one press

The MEMORY SET button conveniently loads your favourite focus position with just one press of a button. Save your frequently used focus position and recall it whenever opportunity calls.

More Information

A compact and lightweight super-telephoto lens, with superb S-Line optical performance for both stills and videos. Highly mobile, it is ready to photograph any action from a distance.

The NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S, a super-telephoto prime lens from the NIKKOR Z S-Line range, features superior optical resolution and an advantageous Vibration Reduction (VR) function to provide maximum performance for users who enjoy photographing birds, wildlife, sports and aircraft. Presented in a compact body weighing 1,160 g (excluding tripod collar), and with a fast maximum aperture of f/4.5 alongside the excellent operability, it lets you shoot with agility and flexibility in almost any conditions, even while handheld.