Nikon

NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S

Nikon's flagship telephoto zoom for the Z-mount system — the NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S covers the most useful wildlife and sports range with S-line optical quality, 5.5-stop VR, and the ARNEO + VR dual stabilisation system. On DX (APS-C) Z bodies it delivers a 150–600mm equivalent. Compatible with the Z 1.4x and 2x teleconverters for additional reach. The definitive telephoto zoom for serious Nikon Z shooters.

Starting from
£2699 new
Average price across retailers: ~£2849
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Core
Released
2022
Aperture
f/4.5-5.6 (variable max aperture)
Compatible Mount
Nikon Z-mount
Dimensions
98mm diameter × 222mm length
Weight
1355g
Weather Sealed
Yes
Performance
AF Motor
Multi-Focus System — two STM motors for fast, accurate tracking
Optical IS
5.5-stop VR with ARNEO coating (dual stabilisation system)
Burst Rate
N/A
Battery Life
N/A
Optics
Min. Focus Distance
75cm minimum focus distance
Viewfinder
N/A
Screen
N/A
Memory Cards
N/A
Connectivity
N/A

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GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre
Wildlife
9.0
Sports & Action
9.0
Landscape
7.0
Great For
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Wildlife S-line sharpness at 400mm with exceptional VR — the Z-system's standout wildlife telephoto.
Sports & Action Multi-Focus System tracking and 400mm reach handles most professional sports situations.
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Landscape VR enables sharp handheld telephoto landscapes — mountain isolation and distant scene compression.
⚠️ Not Ideal For

No significant limitations identified — this is a versatile camera without obvious weak spots for most shooters.

📝 How suitability scores are calculated Scores reflect the aggregated consensus from verified purchaser reviews across tracked UK retailers, weighted by photography genre tags applied by reviewers. This is community opinion — not GearFrame editorial assessment.
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