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400 Nikon Nikkor 400mm F4.5 VR S

The Nikon Nikkor 400mm F4.5 VR S is a lens for Nikon Z that covers 400 mm at f/4.5.

  • f/4.5widest aperture
  • 1160 gweight, without tripod collar
  • 16bodies it fits
To one scale. Nikon Nikkor 400mm F4.5 VR S: length 234.5 mm, diameter 104 mm, filter thread 95 mm.234.5 mmø104
To scale from the maker's length and diameter, the mount on the left and the filter thread in yellow at the front. The rings are drawn, not measured.

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To one scale. Nikon Nikkor 400mm F4.5 VR S: length 234.5 mm, diameter 104 mm, filter thread 95 mm.234.5 mmø104
To scale from the maker's length and diameter, the mount on the left and the filter thread in yellow at the front. The rings are drawn, not measured.

Bodies it fits

16 bodies

All cameras, by maker and mount

Specifications

Focal length
400 mm1
Widest aperture
f/4.51
Closest focus
2.5 m2
Maximum magnification
0.16x2
Stabilization
Yes1
Mount
Nikon Z2
Type
Prime
Weight
1160 g (without tripod collar)2
Length
234.5 mm2
Diameter
104 mm2
Filter thread
95 mm2
Elements
192
Groups
132
Aperture blades
92
Hood
HB-1052
Tripod ring
Yes2

Sources

  1. Wikidata, checked Oct 9, 2026 (CC0 1.0)
  2. Nikon product specifications, checked Oct 6, 2026

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Full specifications†

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Full specificationsNikon Nikkor 400mm F4.5 VR S2
Focal length400 mm
Maximum aperturef/4.5
Minimum aperturef/32
Lens construction19 elements in 13 groups (1 ED glass element, 2 super ED glass elements, 1 SR lens element, Nano Crystal Coat, fluorine-coated front lens element)
Angle of view6°10' (FX format)
Angle of view4° (DX format)
Minimum focus distance2.5 m/8.21 ft (from focal plane)
Maximum reproduction ratio0.16x
Diaphragm blades9 (rounded diaphragm opening)
Filter-attachment size95 mm
DimensionsApproximately 104 mm/4.1 in. maximum diameter x 234.5 mm/9.3 in. (distance from camera lens mount flange)
WeightApproximately 1,245 g/2 lb 12 oz (with tripod collar)
Weightapproximately 1,160 g/2 lb 9 oz (without tripod collar)
Supplied accessoriesLC-95B Lens Cap (front cap), LF-N1 Lens Cap (rear cap), HB-105 Lens Hood, CL-C5 Lens Case