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Nikon Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR
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Nikon Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR

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KEY FACTS
BrandNikon
Release Year2024
Production StatusIn Production
Lens MountNikon Z
SystemNikon Z
What We Like
+Exceptional 14.3x zoom range (28-400mm) covers landscapes to wildlife in one lens
+Remarkably compact and light at 725g, fitting into small camera bags despite 400mm reach
+Impressive close-focusing capability with 0.35x magnification at 28mm for macro work
+Effective 5.0-5.5 stop optical VR enables handheld shooting even at 400mm
+Quick and accurate STM autofocus performs well for moving subjects across the zoom range
+Excellent value proposition and price-to-performance ratio for travel and versatile shooting
Worth Knowing
−Variable aperture f/4-f/8 limits low-light performance, particularly at f/8 telephoto end
−Softer optical performance than faster prime or pro zooms, especially at 100% pixel view
−Significant barrel extension (from 5.6 to 9.8 inches) requires careful handling when zoomed
−Front-focus/back-focus issues possible in low light at 400mm despite good focusing speed

General

Brand
Nikon
Release Year
2024
Production Status
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Current status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued).
In Production
Lens Mount
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The lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras.
Nikon Z
System
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Indicates which camera system the lens is designed to attach to.
Nikon Z
Maximum Format
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Largest sensor size compatible with the lens.
Full Frame
Read our notes on general
Nikon's Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR is a hyperzoom with a 14.3x zoom range that brings impressive versatility in a lightweight 725g package. The enormous 14.3x zoom range in a compact package features optical image stabilization that supports handheld shooting at 400mm focal length. After testing, reviewers came away pleasantly surprised—it doesn't set performance records, but it's better than expected.

Physical

Lens Weight
725 g
Front Filter Size
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Diameter of attachable filters.
77 mm

Optics

Focal Range
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Shortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end )
28–400 mm
Aperture Range
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Largest aperture at the lens's shortest focal length to longest focal length (aperture range start - end)
4–8
Zoom Lens
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Zoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups
Yes
Autofocus Mode
Yes

Features

Weather Sealing
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Weather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions.
Yes
Image Stabilization
Yes