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

Sports & Action, Wildlife, Wedding & Events.

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 new at 2 retailers. Prices are tracked live on GearFrame.

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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 £1355 (eBay)

Available at 2 retailers

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RetailerPrice

New

Clifton Cameras

£2349

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Wex Photo Video

£2499

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Used

eBay used

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£1355

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Core

Released

2022

Focal Length

100–400mm

Aperture

f/4.5-5.6

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

Base score — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. Camera Match adjusts it for your skill level and priorities.

Portrait

6.6

Street

3.7

Travel

5.1

Wedding & Events

7.3

Filmmaking

6.4

Documentary

7.0

Sports & Action

8.3

Landscape

5.8

Wildlife

8.0

Casual

5.0

Food

6.3

Macro

6.7

Architecture

5.9

Underwater

6.0

✅ Great For

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Sports & Action 8.3 Strong on autofocus, focal length and burst-speed support. Multi-Focus System tracking and 400mm reach handles most professional sports situations.

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Wildlife 8.0 Strong on focal length, autofocus and optical stabilisation. S-line sharpness at 400mm with exceptional VR — the Z-system's standout wildlife telephoto.

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Wedding & Events 7.3 Strong on autofocus, optical quality and weather sealing.

⚠️ Not Ideal For

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Street 3.7 Held back by portability and focal length.

📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. See our full methodology →