Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR super zoom lens announced

The NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR is a highly versatile super zoom lens designed to work with Nikon’s Z series full-frame FX format cameras.

Featuring a focal length of 28mm – 400mm and a 14.2x zoom range, the lens is ideal for not only capturing wildlife and large-field sporting events but also as a take anywhere travel lens thanks to its ultra lightweight of 725g (1.6lbs) and small size of 14 cm (5.6 in) when retracted.

It boasts a minimum focus distance of only 20 cm (7.8 in) when open to its maximum wide-angle position and 120 cm (3.9 ft) at its maximum telephoto position.

With a maximum reproduction ratio of 0.35x you’ll also be able capture amazing close-ups at short distances when shooting food, flowers and even animals.


View NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR Pricing and Availability at Vistek


The stepping motor (STM) allows for fast, quiet autofocusing and the ability to rapidly focus on moving subjects.

It also features a vibration-reduction (VR) function that offers the equivalent of up to 5.0 extra stops of shake compensation, when used with a Z series camera that supports Synchro VR.

Key Features

  • 28mm to 400mm focal lengths with a 14.2× zoom (a first for NIKKOR Z lenses).
  • Minimum focus distance of 0.2 m at maximum wide-angle position and maximum reproduction ratio of 0.35×
  • Stable VR performance equivalent to a 5.0-stop increase in shutter speed.
  • Synchro VR can achieve up to 5.5-stop stabilization by combining in-camera VR and lens VR.
  • Stepping motor (STM) for high-speed AF drive.
  • Supports linear MF drive for smooth focusing when shooting video .
  • Dust and drip resistant.