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2024.09.06

The Ultimate Lens for Every Scene: NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR Released | Nikon

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Nikon Imaging Japan has announced the high-magnification zoom lens 'NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR' compatible with full-frame/FX format mirrorless cameras using the 'Nikon Z Mount'. The release date is April 19, 2024. The price is 199,980 yen (including tax).

Compact All-Purpose Zoom Lens

The 'NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR' is the first NIKKOR Z lens with approximately 14.2x high-magnification zoom, covering from 28mm wide-angle to 400mm super-telephoto. This single lens can handle everything from landscapes to sports and wildlife photography, suitable for everyday scenes. Especially at the telephoto end, it captures the texture and expressions of subjects realistically and impressively, recording distant landscapes and sports scenes clearly. Additionally, its lightweight and compact design is perfect for travel and outdoor activities, allowing quick shooting anytime, anywhere.

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High Performance and User-Friendly for Beginners

Moreover, it offers excellent close-up shooting performance, with a maximum shooting magnification of 0.35x at the wide end and a minimum shooting distance of 0.2m, allowing for very close shooting. Ideal for table photos and small object photography. At the telephoto end, the minimum shooting distance is 1.2m, enabling large background blur even when close to the subject.
Additionally, with a powerful 5.0-stop image stabilization effect, stable handheld shooting is possible even in low light or during telephoto shooting. When combined with a camera compatible with Synchro VR, the image stabilization effect is further enhanced, expanding shooting possibilities.

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Main Specifications of the New Product

  • Focal Length: 28mm-400mm
  • Maximum Aperture Ratio: 1:4-8
  • Lens Construction: 15 groups, 21 elements (4 ED lenses, 3 aspherical lenses)
    • Angle of View Full-frame/FX format: 75°-6°10′
    • APS-C size/DX format: 53°-4°
  • Focal Length Scale: 28, 35, 50, 70, 105, 200, 300, 400mm
  • Zooming: Rotary type via zoom ring
  • Focusing: IF (Internal Focus) system
  • Vibration Reduction: Lens shift method by voice coil motor (VCM)
    • Vibration Reduction Effect: 5.0 stops (CIPA standard compliant)
    • VR Mode: NORMAL/SPORT
    • Tripod Vibration Reduction: Yes
  • Minimum Shooting Distance:
    • 28mm: 0.2m
    • 35mm: 0.36m
    • 50mm: 0.5m
    • 70mm: 0.57m
    • 105mm: 0.6m
    • 200mm: 0.8m
    • 300mm, 400mm: 1.2m
  • Maximum Shooting Magnification: 0.35x (focal length 28mm)
  • Number of Diaphragm Blades: 9 (rounded diaphragm)
  • Aperture Control: Electromagnetic diaphragm mechanism
  • Maximum Aperture:
    • 28mm: f/4
    • 400mm: f/8
  • Minimum Aperture:
    • 28mm: f/22
    • 400mm: f/45
  • Attachment Size (Filter Size): 77mm (P=0.75mm)
  • Dimensions: Approx. 84.5mm (maximum diameter) × 141.5mm (from lens mount reference plane to lens tip)
  • Weight: Approx. 725g
  • Accessories:
    • Lens cap 77mm LC-77B (spring type)
    • Rear cap LF-N1
    • Lens hood HB-114
    • Lens case CL-C2