What is the NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S best used for?

Wildlife, Sports & Action, Landscape.

How much does the NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S cost in the UK?

The NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S starts from £2349 in the UK, available across 3 retailers. Prices are tracked live on GearFrame.

Nikon

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

Name: NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S
Brand: Nikon
Availability: InStock

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.

GearFrame's Take

S-line quality at 400mm with class-leading VR — the natural pairing for the Z8 or Z9 for anyone serious about wildlife or sports.

Starting from

£2349 new

Used from £1393 (eBay)

Average price across retailers: ~£2849

Available at 3 retailers

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£2349

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£1393

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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

Optics & Focus

AF Motor

Multi-Focus System — two STM motors for fast, accurate tracking

Optical IS

5.5-stop VR with ARNEO coating (dual stabilisation system)

Min. Focus Distance

75cm minimum focus distance

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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.

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Sports & Action Multi-Focus System tracking and 400mm reach handles most professional sports situations.

🏔️

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. See our full methodology →