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Pros Pros
  • Fast, accurate, and silent autofocus performance
  • Outstanding image sharpness and contrast across the frame
  • Exceptional portability due to its lightweight and compact design
  • Highly effective image stabilization for handheld photography
  • Robust build quality featuring weather sealing
Cons Cons
  • Limited close-focusing capabilities
  • Significant price point that may not suit all budgets
  • Noticeable focus breathing during focus pulls
  • Suboptimal performance when using teleconverters
  • Absence of certain high-end features like an OLED data display

Launch price Launch price $3,249.95
Focal length & aperture Focal length & aperture 400mm f/4.5
Mount & coverage Mount & coverage Nikon Z · Full-Frame
Stabilization Stabilization Optical IS, 5.5 stops (CIPA)
Close focus Close focus (0.16x)
Filter thread Filter thread 95mm
Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Stepper motor
Weight & size Weight & size 1245g (2 lb 11.9 oz) · 104 x 234.5 mm (4.09 x 9.23 in)

Announcement date Announcement date June 29, 2022
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $3,249.95
Lens mount Lens mount Nikon Z
Image circle coverage Image circle coverage Full-Frame
Lens type Lens type Prime
Lens line / series Lens line / series S-Line

Elements Elements 19
Groups Groups 13
Coatings Coatings Nano Crystal Coat

Focal length (wide) Focal length (wide) 400mm
Max aperture Max aperture f/4.5
Minimum aperture Minimum aperture f/32
Diaphragm blades Diaphragm blades 9

Diagonal angle of view Diagonal angle of view 6° - 10°

Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Stepper motor
Maximum magnification Maximum magnification 0.16x

Optical stabilization (OIS) Optical stabilization (OIS) Yes
OIS rating OIS rating 5.5 stops

Weight Weight 1245g (2 lb 11.9 oz)
Maximum diameter Maximum diameter 104mm (4.09 in)
Length Length 234.5mm (9.23 in)
Filter thread Filter thread 95mm
Weather sealing Weather sealing None
Tripod collar Tripod collar Included

Teleconverter compatibility Teleconverter compatibility 1.4x and 2.0x