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Maker | Nikon |
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Lens mount(s) | Z-mount |
Technical data | |
Type | Zoom |
Focus drive | Stepping motor |
Focal length | 28-400mm |
Image format | FX (full frame) |
Aperture (max/min) | f/4–22 (wide) f/8–45 (tele) |
Close focus distance | 0.2m (wide) 1.2m (tele) |
Max. magnification | 1:2.9 |
Diaphragm blades | 9 (rounded) |
Construction | 21 elements in 15 groups |
Features | |
Lens-based stabilization | Yes |
Macro capable | No |
Application | Superzoom |
Physical | |
Max. length | 141.5 mm |
Diameter | 84.5 mm |
Weight | 725 g |
Filter diameter | 77 mm |
Accessories | |
Lens hood | HB-114 (bayonet) |
Case | CL-C2 |
Angle of view | |
Diagonal | 75°–6°10' (FX) 53°–4° (DX) |
History | |
Introduction | March 2024 |
Retail info | |
MSRP | $1299.95 USD (as of 2024) |
The Nikon Nikkor Z 28-400 mm f/4–8 VR is a full-frame superzoom lens with a variable aperture of f/4–8, manufactured by Nikon for use on Nikon Z-mount mirrorless cameras.
Introduction
The lens was introduced on March 27, 2024. The lens comes with a bayonet-type, square-shaped lens hood (HB-114).
Features
- 28-400 mm focal length (approximately equivalent field of view of a 42-600 mm lens when used on a DX format camera)
- Autofocus using a stepping motor (STM), focus-by-wire manual focus ring
- 21 elements in 15 groups (including 4 ED glass and 3 aspherical lens elements)
- 9-blade rounded diaphragm
- Vibration Reduction (VR) optical stabilization
- One customizable control ring at the back (manual focusing by default, aperture, ISO and exposure compensation functions can be assigned to it)
- Switch for locking zoom at its widest focal length
Sample images
- At 28 mm, f/4
- At 84 mm, f/6
- At 140 mm, f/7.1
- At 155 mm, f/7.6
- At 160 mm, f/7.6
- At 165 mm, f/7.6
- At 200 mm, f/8
- At 370 mm, f/8
See also
References
- "NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR specifications". imaging.nikon.com. Nikon Corporation. Retrieved 2025-01-14.
- "Nikon releases the NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR, a high-magnification zoom lens compatible with the Nikon Z mount system". Nikon Corporation. 2024-03-27. Retrieved 2025-01-14.
- Baskin, Dale (2024-03-27). "Nikon announces the Z 28-400mm F4-8 VR, a superzoom for Z-mount". dpreview.com. Digital Photography Review. Retrieved 2025-01-15.
External links
Official sites
- Nikkor Z 28-400 mm f/4-8 VR product page at Nikon USA's Website
- Nikkor Z 28-400 mm f/4-8 VR on imaging.nikon.com
Reviews of this lens
- Nikon Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR: The Best All-Purpose Lens I’ve Ever Used - PetaPixel
- Nikon Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR lens review - Christopher Frost
- Nikon Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR Review - Photography Life
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