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Nikon NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S

A lightweight entry point into genuine 400mm supertelephoto prime territory — a fraction of the weight and price of the 400mm f/2.8 TC. Favoured by travelling wildlife and bird photographers who hand-hold for long periods, and compatible with both Z teleconverters for extra reach.

Starting from
£2899 new
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Value & Depreciation
£3299
Launch price
→
£2899
Today
=
12%
Value drop
Over ~4 years, this camera has cost roughly £100/year to own (buy at launch price, sell today). That's one of the lower cost-per-year cameras in its class.
Core
Released
2022
Lens Type
Prime
Focal Length
400mm
Aperture
f/4.5
Compatible Mount
Nikon Z-mount
Filter Size
95mm
Dimensions
104mm x 235mm
Weight
1160g
Weather Sealed
Yes
Optics & Focus
AF Motor
Stepping motor (STM)
Optical IS
5.5-stop IS
Aperture Blades
9
Magnification
0.16x
Min. Focus Distance
2.5m

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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
6.5
Street
4.0
Travel
5.3
Wedding & Events
6.3
Filmmaking
5.7
Documentary
6.3
Sports & Action
8.4
Landscape
5.9
Wildlife
8.0
Casual
5.1
Food
5.5
Architecture
6.0
Underwater
5.5
✅ Great For
⚡
Sports & Action 8.4 Strong on autofocus, focal length and burst-speed support.
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Wildlife 8.0 Strong on focal length, autofocus and optical stabilisation. Genuine 400mm reach light enough to hand-hold for extended periods.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
🌆
Street 4.0 Held back by focal length and portability.
📝 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 →
Price History — NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S