Nikon NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S 100-400mm

★★★★★ 4.8 (606)

Featuring an f/4.5-5.6 aperture across its 100-400mm zoom range, 5-stop Vibration Reduction, and optics with six Super ED and two ED elements, this lens delivers sharp handheld telephoto performance. Inner Balance technology stabilizes the center of gravity for smooth gimbal tracking, while a 0.38x maximum magnification ratio enables near-macro detail. This lens is best for wildlife and sports photographers who need flexible handheld reach and for landscape shooters valuing edge-to-edge sharpness.

Focal length 100-400mm
Aperture f/40
Mount Nikon Z
stabilization Yes
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 1435 g
af type Autofocus
lens type zoom
Nikon NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S 100-400mm lens
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