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
55 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 VC VXD 28-300mm f/4-7.1 | 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 | 100-400mm | 28-300mm | 18-50mm | 12-35mm | 18-135mm | 27mm |
| Max Aperture | f/4.5 | f/4 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/1.2 |
| Mount | Nikon 1, Nikon Z | Sony E | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E | Sony E |
| Stabilization | true | true | false | true | true | false |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | false | true |
| Weight (g) | - | 590 | 290 | 306 | 326 | 560 |
| AF Type | STM | VXD linear motor | stepping motor | Autofocus | Linear motor | STM |
| Lens Type | telephoto | zoom | zoom | 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 | 87.2 | 54.6 | 62.3 | 62.7 | 21 | 55.3 | 88.1 | 39.7 | 82.5 |
| Tamron Di III VC VXD 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Compare | 98.1 | 77.4 | 65.3 | 85 | 96.8 | 65.7 | 97.8 | 55.7 | 82.5 |
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 87.2 | 81.5 | 86.7 | 90.8 | 82.5 | 83.6 | 78.5 | 89.9 | 36.8 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 Compare | 53.6 | 81.5 | 86.1 | 50.7 | 86.7 | 83.6 | 80.5 | 85.5 | 96.9 |
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 98.1 | 74.9 | 73.3 | 40.1 | 78.9 | 77 | 95.8 | 89.9 | 82.5 |
| Viltrox Pro AF 27mm f/1.2 Compare | 87.2 | 98.7 | 68.3 | 38.2 | 82.5 | 98.5 | 33.7 | 89.9 | 36.8 |
Usage Scores
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