![]() ![]() ARNEO and Nano Crystal Coat are on hand to minimize ghosting and flare, and the lens features a telephoto-friendly 5.5-stop optical VR (Vibration Reduction) system. Getting back to key features, highlights include top-notch glass with six ED (Extra-low Dispersion) elements and two Super ED elements. ![]() Pricewise, there’s little difference between the two lenses in some world regions, whereas the 100-400mm is more expensive in others. This gives you the option of a ‘faster’ 70-200mm f/2.8 zoom as part of the package, made more attractive by it being such a spectacular lens, and that image equality and all-round performance remain so good when using it with a tele-converter. There’s a strong argument for buying the 70-200mm and just using a Nikon Z 1.4x or 2x tele-converter when you need the extra reach. Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S at Amazon for $2,696.95Ībout the same size and weight as Nikon’s fully pro-grade Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S ‘trinity’ zoom, the 100-400mm naturally delivers twice the maximum focal length, but with a narrowing of aperture rating, which varies from f/4.5 to f/5.6 as you extend through the zoom range.Weight: 1,355g (1,435g with tripod collar) Lens construction: 25 elements in 20 groups However, the native Z lens has a fully professional look and feel, along with build quality and performance to match. The upshot is that the Z 100-400mm lacks the extreme telephoto reach of independent 100-600mm F-mount lenses, or Nikon’s own AF-S 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR, and is considerably weightier than Sigma and Tamron 100-400mm zooms. The original version of Tamron’s 150-600mm requires a service center upgrade and, even then, optical stabilization is unavailable. There’s also the Tamron 100-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di VC USD and SP 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD G2, although firmware updates might be needed. From Sigma, the 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary, 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary and 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sports are particularly strong competitors. There’s a feast of up-market, own-brand Nikon glassware to choose from, as well as both high-performance and compact options from Sigma and Tamron. Naturally, if you shoot with a DSLR or have an FTZ/FTZ II mount adapter for your Z-series camera, you’re spoilt for choice when it comes to super-tele prime and zoom lenses. The Z 100-400mm VR S is the first super-telephoto lens in Nikon’s Z-mount line-up. ![]()
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