Nikon NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S
Six Super ED and two ED elements paired with ARNEO and Nano Crystal coatings deliver exceptional sharpness and contrast across the 100-400mm range. The multi-focus STM system and 5.5-stop VR stabilization enable consistently sharp handheld shots of distant subjects, while the weather-sealed build and OLED display add practical field reliability. This lens is best for wildlife and sports photographers who need a versatile, travel-ready telephoto zoom with uncompromising optical quality.
Focal length 100-400mm
Aperture f/4.5
Mount Nikon 1, Nikon Z
stabilization Yes
Weather Sealed Yes
af type STM
lens type telephoto
57 Overall Score
Price €0
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong versatility (88th percentile) 88th
- Strong af (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong stabilization (83rd percentile) 83rd
Cons
- Below average optical (21st percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 100 |
| Focal Length Max | 400 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/4.5 |
| Constant | Yes |
Build
| Mount | Nikon 1, Nikon Z |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | STM |
| Stabilization | Yes |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 400 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Nikon NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S | Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Viltrox Pro AF 27mm f/1.2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 100-400mm | 17-70mm | 12mm | 12-35mm | 18-135mm | 27mm |
| Max Aperture | f/4.5 | f/2.8 | f/1.4 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/1.2 |
| Mount | Nikon 1, Nikon Z | Sony E | Canon RF | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E | Sony E |
| Stabilization | true | true | false | true | true | false |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | false | true |
| Weight (g) | - | 544 | 225 | 306 | 326 | 560 |
| AF Type | STM | RXD | stepping motor | Autofocus | Linear motor | STM |
| Lens Type | telephoto | zoom | prime | zoom | zoom | prime |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S | 87.1 | 53.3 | 62 | 62.6 | 20.9 | 53.9 | 88.2 | 43 | 82.6 |
| Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Compare | 53.5 | 85.7 | 69.4 | 85.1 | 91.3 | 82.5 | 89.6 | 86.3 | 82.6 |
| Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary Compare | 87.1 | 96.5 | 91 | 86.6 | 88.5 | 96.2 | 33.8 | 54.6 | 36.8 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 Compare | 53.5 | 80.5 | 86 | 50.8 | 86.7 | 82.5 | 80.6 | 86.3 | 97 |
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 98.1 | 73.8 | 73.3 | 40.3 | 78.9 | 75.8 | 95.9 | 90.3 | 82.6 |
| Viltrox Pro AF 27mm f/1.2 Compare | 87.1 | 98.7 | 68.2 | 38.5 | 82.6 | 98.5 | 33.8 | 90.3 | 36.8 |
Usage Scores
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