Nikon Nikkor Z 28-400 mm f/4-8 VR

NIKKOR Z 28-400 mm f/4–8 VR^[1]^[2]
Maker	Nikon
Lens mount(s)	Z-mount
Technical data
Type	Zoom
Focus drive	Stepping motor
Focal length	28-400mm
Image format	FX (full frame)
Aperture (max/min)	f/4–22 (wide); f/8–45 (tele)
Close focus distance	0.2m (wide); 1.2m (tele)
Max. magnification	1:2.9
Diaphragm blades	9 (rounded)
Construction	21 elements in 15 groups
Features
Lens-based stabilization	Yes
Macro capable	No
Application	Superzoom
Physical
Max. length	141.5 mm
Diameter	84.5 mm
Weight	725 g
Filter diameter	77 mm
Accessories
Lens hood	HB-114 (bayonet)
Case	CL-C2
Angle of view
Diagonal	75°–6°10' (FX); 53°–4° (DX)
History
Introduction	March 2024
Retail info
MSRP	$1,399.95 USD (as of 2025)

The Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400 mm f/4–8 VR is a full-frame superzoom lens with a variable aperture of f/4–8, manufactured by Nikon for use on Nikon Z-mount mirrorless cameras.

Introduction

The lens was introduced on March 27, 2024 with an MSRP of $1299.95 USD.^[3]^[4]^[2] The lens comes with a bayonet-type, square-shaped lens hood (HB-114).^[4]

Features

28-400 mm focal length (approximately equivalent field of view of a 42-600 mm lens when used on a DX format camera)
Autofocus using a stepping motor (STM), focus-by-wire manual focus ring
21 elements in 15 groups (including 4 ED glass and 3 aspherical lens elements)
9-blade rounded diaphragm
Vibration Reduction (VR) optical stabilization
One customizable control ring at the back (manual focusing by default, aperture, ISO and exposure compensation functions can be assigned to it)
Switch for locking zoom at its widest focal length