Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR
Its expansive 28-400mm focal range in a single lens eliminates the need to swap optics when moving from wide landscapes to distant wildlife. The STM autofocus delivers fast, quiet focusing suitable for video, while the bundled filter kit and case add immediate out-of-box utility. This lens is best for travel photographers who prioritize framing flexibility over critical sharpness or low-light performance.
Focal length 28-400mm
Aperture f/4
34 Overall Score
Price €0
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong versatility (99th percentile) 99th
- Strong aperture (66th percentile) 66th
Cons
- Below average macro (14th percentile)
- Below average optical (20th percentile)
- Below average social proof (30th percentile)
- Below average build (32nd percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Focal Length Min | 28 |
| Focal Length Max | 400 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/4 |
| Constant | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD | Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | 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 | 28-400mm | 28-300mm | 18-50mm | 12-35mm | 18-135mm | 27mm |
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/4 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/1.2 |
| Mount | - | Sony E | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | true | false | true | true | false |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | false | true |
| Weight (g) | - | 590 | 290 | 306 | 326 | 560 |
| AF Type | - | VXD linear motor | stepping motor | Autofocus | Linear motor | STM |
| Lens Type | - | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | prime |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR | 53.9 | 64.5 | 32.3 | 14.2 | 20.2 | 66 | 98.7 | 29.6 | 36.8 |
| Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD Compare | 98 | 77.9 | 65.1 | 85.8 | 96.7 | 66 | 97.7 | 55.8 | 82.4 |
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 86.8 | 81.8 | 86 | 91.7 | 82.2 | 83.9 | 78.6 | 89.8 | 36.8 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 Compare | 53.9 | 81.8 | 85.4 | 51 | 86.5 | 83.9 | 80.6 | 85.5 | 96.9 |
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 98 | 75.4 | 72.5 | 40.3 | 78.5 | 77.3 | 95.8 | 89.8 | 82.4 |
| Viltrox Pro AF 27mm f/1.2 Compare | 86.8 | 98.5 | 67.4 | 38.5 | 82.2 | 98.6 | 33.6 | 89.8 | 36.8 |
Usage Scores
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