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Pros Pros
  • Extremely broad 14.3x zoom range
  • Compact and lightweight design for its reach
  • Effective optical vibration reduction
  • Fast, quiet autofocus performance
  • Useful close-focusing and macro capabilities
Cons Cons
  • Slow variable aperture reaching f/8 at the long end
  • Softness and reduced contrast at longer focal lengths
  • Lack of physical switches for AF/MF or VR
  • Significant distortion and vignetting at 28mm
  • External zooming design that extends significantly

Launch price Launch price $1,299.95
Focal length & aperture Focal length & aperture 28-400mm f/4-8
Mount & coverage Mount & coverage Nikon Z · Full-Frame
Stabilization Stabilization Optical IS, 5 stops (CIPA)
Close focus Close focus 20 cm (0.35x)
Filter thread Filter thread 77mm
Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Stepper motor
Weight & size Weight & size 725g (1 lb 9.6 oz) · 84.5 x 141.5 mm (3.33 x 5.57 in)

Announcement date Announcement date March 27, 2024
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $1,299.95
Lens mount Lens mount Nikon Z
Image circle coverage Image circle coverage Full-Frame
Lens type Lens type Zoom

Elements Elements 21
Groups Groups 15

Focal length (wide) Focal length (wide) 28mm
Focal length (tele) Focal length (tele) 400mm
Max aperture (wide) Max aperture (wide) f/4
Max aperture (tele) Max aperture (tele) f/8
Minimum aperture Minimum aperture f/22–45
Diaphragm blades Diaphragm blades 9

Diagonal angle of view Diagonal angle of view 75° - 6°

Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Stepper motor
Minimum focus distance Minimum focus distance 20 cm
Maximum magnification Maximum magnification 0.35x
Focus mechanism Focus mechanism Extending barrel

Optical stabilization (OIS) Optical stabilization (OIS) Yes
OIS rating OIS rating 5 stops

Aperture ring Aperture ring No

Weight Weight 725g (1 lb 9.6 oz)
Maximum diameter Maximum diameter 84.5mm (3.33 in)
Length Length 141.5mm (5.57 in)
Filter thread Filter thread 77mm
Weather sealing Weather sealing Partial sealing
Internal zoom Internal zoom No