Description
Versatile
super power.

Long reach. Smart handling. Thrilling image quality.
The NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S brings a super telephoto zoom range that's ideal for wildlife, sports and action together with premium S-Line optics, breathtaking image quality, effortless autofocus, rock-steady VR and comfortable handling—all in a travel-friendly package that brings so many shots within reach.

Dazzling image quality.


Optical VR keeps you steady.
When used with a Z camera that has Synchro VR, like the Z 9, the NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S's powerful optical VR system works together with the camera's in-body VR for up to 5.5 stops* of compensation. On full-frame Z cameras like Z 5, Z 6, Z 6II, Z 7 or Z 7II, it achieves up to 5.5 stops* of compensation. And on DX-format cameras like Z 50 or Z fc, it stabilizes with 2-axis optical VR.
*Based on CIPA Standard; in NORMAL mode; this value is achieved when attached to a mirrorless camera equipped with a 35mm film size image sensor, and when zoom is set to the maximum telephoto position.
Inner Balance Technology keeps you centered.
As you zoom in and fully extend the NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S, weight-dispersing Inner Balance Technology maintains a constant center of gravity (within just 3.8mm). The effect is almost baffling—the lens gets longer, yet there's no perceptible change in its balance. That means easier handheld shooting and no nose dives on gimbals and tripods.

Macro-style close focusing.

Outstanding for video.


Won't creep.
An innovative design enhancement eliminates lens creep—without torque or tension adjustments. Whether the lens is pointed straight up or straight down, the barrel will stay in the same zoom position.

Quick zoom ring.
Cover the entire zoom range—from 100mm to fully extended 400mm—with less than a quarter turn of the smooth zoom ring and no perceptible change in balance. This is comfortable, intuitive handling at its best.

Loves the great outdoors.
All moving parts of the lens barrel are carefully weather sealed, and the lens mount has a rubber gasket. Nikon's proprietary Fluorine coat is applied to the front-most element, which repels dust, oil and water droplets and easily wipes clean.

Brilliant. By design.
Quick check. Lens info panel. Quickly confirm focal length, focusing distance and aperture when you're shooting from a tripod and can't be behind the camera.
Shortcut. L-Fn buttons. Subject tracking, AF Lock, image playback and more can be mapped to two L-Fn buttons. For convenient reach, L-Fn2 is available from four separate locations around the lens barrel.
Fine tune. Manual focus ring. Seamlessly override the AF system with smooth, accurate adjustments.
Make it yours. Control ring. Smooth, precise and clickless. Manually adjust aperture, ISO or exposure compensation.
Out of the way. Quick-release tripod foot. Rotate the lens from landscape to portrait. Quick-release the foot for handheld shooting.
Secure. Kensington slot. Kensington security slot to prevent theft in remote shooting situations.