THE ALL-IN-ONE LENS THAT GOES THE DISTANCE:
Versatility and Portability with Wide-Angle to Super-Telephoto Coverage
Nikon Canada Inc. announced the release of the NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR, a supremely versatile high-power super-zoom lens for Nikon Z series full-frame/FX-format mirrorless cameras. This latest addition to the expanding line of NIKKOR Z lenses offers the highest zoom ratio in its class, making it a must-have for travel, sports, backyard wildlife and more.
The NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR is a high-magnification zoom lens that covers a broad range of focal lengths — from 28mm to 400mm. Whether up close or far away, from landscapes to distant vistas, users will appreciate the extreme versatility and powerful capabilities of the 14.2× zoom. Although it is a super telephoto zoom lens with a range up to 400mm, it’s also the lightest in its class, weighing only approximately 1.6 lbs (725 g), making it easy to carry when traveling.
This new lens also has a remarkably close minimum focus distance of only 7.8 in. (0.2 m) at the maximum wide-angle position and 3.9 ft. (1.2 m) at the maximum telephoto position. The maximum reproduction ratio of 0.35x lets users capture close-ups at short distances for food, flowers and animals. When shooting far away, users can fill the frame with their subject and still have a pleasing blurred background.
The NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR uses a stepping motor (STM), which enables fast and quiet autofocusing, allowing rapid focus on moving subjects. The lens also features a vibration-reduction (VR) function with performance equivalent to 5.0 stops, which helps achieve sharp photos and stable video with ease, even when handheld.
Primary features of the NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR
• Covers a broad range of focal lengths — from 28mm to 400mm, with a 14.2× zoom which is a first among NIKKOR Z lenses.
• A minimum focus distance of 0.2 m at the maximum wide-angle position and a maximum reproduction ratio of 0.35× allow users to get closer to their subjects for dynamic expression.
• A total length of approx. 5.57 in. (141.5 mm) and a weight of approx. 1.6lbs (725g) – the lightest lens in its class – make this an easy lens to carry and shoot hand-held.
• Stable VR performance equivalent to a 5.0-stop increase in shutter speed effectively reduces blurring in dimly lit surroundings and with hand-held shooting. When paired with a compatible camera, Synchro VR can be activated to achieve up to 5.5-stop stabilization4 by combining in-camera VR and lens VR.
• Stepping motor (STM) enables high-speed AF drive.
• Support for linear MF drive enables smooth focusing, which is especially useful for video shooting.
• Comes with a compact, square lens hood that combines superior performance and usability.
• Designed to be dust- and drip-resistant with thorough sealing on various portions including movable parts of the lens barrel to keep dust and water droplets from entering the lens.
