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- #167 in Mirrorless Camera Lenses
The NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S brings a super telephoto zoom range that's ideal for wildlife, sports and action together with premium S-Line optics, breathtaking image quality, effortless autofocus, rock-steady VR and comfortable handling—all in a travel-friendly package that brings so many shots within reach.
VEng
Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2025
Easy to hand hold! Very sharp!!
Fabian Joya
Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2024
This lens is sharp. It's sharp wide open at all focal lengths. Some say it's slightly less sharp at 400mm, but at least at long distances, I am unable to see the difference.Rendering is a little flat, it doesn't quite have the punchy contrast of Nikon's best lenses. But it is a big zoom after all.The lens does however have two drawbacks:1) The zoom lens is out front, making this lens hard to handle. I use the control ring, and constantly move back and forth between the two, which requires big jumps with my hands. Worse, the focus ring lies in between, and I bump it all the time. IMO the focus ring should be up front, and the zoom in the middle, like on the 24-120/4. Most users will pair this lens with the 24-120, and then you have to constantly context switch when you switch lenses.2) The tripod foot & collar. You have to rotate it out of the way to use this lens. And the collar is not detachable, so even without the foot you still have the collar with a sharp foot attachment and the fastening knob to contend with. A detachable collar would have been a much better solution - AND it would save on weight when hand-holding the lens.
Gordon H. Ripley
Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2024
I purchase this to replace my 120-300 f/2.8 lens. At 85 years old that was too heavy for me. This works great with Nikon Z8. I do recommend this for Birds -in-flight photography!
Coffee Nut
Reviewed in Canada on December 7, 2024
Great lens, nice and sharp. Recommended.
vardelda
Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2024
I've been very impressed with results from this lens. No, it is not the fastest at focusing - particularly if you're going full near/far range. But it is plenty quick and sure on modern cameras (Z6iii,8,9). But it is the best value option that covers that 200-400 range and, best part, that value comes with remarkably few compromises. Recommended. Would be 'highly recommended' but it's getting fairly old and I'm guessing Nikon will update it soonish.
Mike
Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2024
Birding, distant landscapes
Smackioio
Reviewed in Canada on May 8, 2023
One of the best lens on the market, a bit heavy but still the lightest on the market. Definitely needs a tripod, but pictures taken without one are also good quality. Whether you take Moon shots or wildlife or anything else, this lens is a must have. Paired with a TC 2.0 teleconverter and getting a 200-800mm lens by only losing 2 stops (so going to f/9). Has two useful rings, one for focus and one for the aperture change, display on top (OLED) and two Fn buttons. Really amazed at the details and clarity you get with this lens. Took a hand held shot at 400mm @ 1/60 without issues.
JL
Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2023
Very sharp lens at all focal length. Works well w 1.4x teleconverter w min or no loss in visual quality
Jazzbo
Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2023
Tons of reviews out there detailing IQ. Having a 400/4.5, I didn't think I would keep this lens. This is now my goto hiking lens. Coupled with. a 24-70 I'm covered for almost anything. Add a Canon 500D and close up work is straightforward. Very nice lens!! Doesn't replace the 400/4.5 though but when you need a zoom, you just need a zoom. Handier than a 70-200 + 1.4TC, though that combo is really nice too, just long and a bit heavy. IQ is much better than my 70-200 + 2.0TC.
Frank Landry
Reviewed in Canada on May 28, 2022
A top of the line lens, that takes great pictures!
Wilfredo Rodríguez
Reviewed in Canada on December 6, 2022
This lens is like having several prime lenses at the same time, the vibration reduction is incredible and it is smaller than I thought.
Robin Alexander
Reviewed in Canada on December 27, 2022
I was shocked at the quality of images this lens produced. I was a bit dubious at first as it is not a fast lens however wanted the versatility of a zoom to complement my fixed focal telephoto lens. I was very pleased.It is lightweight and easily handholdable.
Clackakaren
Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2022
Note this is a Z lens. It is heavy and big, but it focuses very quickly and is super sharp. I'm quite satisfied with it. I use it with a Nikon Z6 II mostly for photographing running horses.
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