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

Nikon NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S Lens - Brand New review

This is a pricey lens, but a superb one that delivers the goods and operates utterly slickly in every respect. The range is also really useful, reaching the magic 400mm in a compact optic that offers weather sealing and very close focusing.

Outstanding sharpness, Low flare, Attractive bokeh, Modest distortion, Low CA, Moderate to low vignetting, Fast, accurate and virtually silent AF, Weather sealing, Reasonable weight, Excellent ergonomics

Nikon NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S Lens - Brand New review

While many photographers dream of f/2.8 400mm lenses, the Nikon Nikkor Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S is a much more practical proposition for most. It also focuses very quickly in poor light and captures an excellent level of detail, making it a great choice for wildlife and sport photography.

Excellent image quality, Dedicated control ring & L-Fn buttons, Compatible with Z Teleconverters TC-2x and TC-1.4x

Substantial weight, Variable maximum aperture, Expensive at launch

Nikon NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S Lens - Brand New review

Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR is a Variable aperture Auto Focus (AF) Super Telephoto Zoom lens with Optical Image stabilization and 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with Z Mount cameras. What type of photography is the Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR lens good for?

Optical Image Stabilization (up to 5.5 stops), Weather-sealed, Autofocus, LCD info screen on Lens, AF/MF Switch on Lens, Programmable Control Ring, Compatible with Nikon Teleconverters, Hood supplied, Tripod Collar, Focus Distance Limiter, Covers Full-Frame Sensor, 9 Diaphragm Blades for Smooth...

Optical Image Stabilization (up to 5.5 stops), Weather-sealed, Autofocus, LCD info screen on Lens, AF/MF Switch on Lens, Programmable Control Ring, Compatible with Nikon Teleconverters, Hood supplied, Tripod Collar, Focus Distance Limiter, Covers Full-Frame Sensor, 9 Diaphragm Blades for Smooth...