NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S

Excellent and versatile lens! I was able to get some exceptional wildlife images that are crisp and clear edge to edge. The focusing was very fast and accurate and the overall weight and flexibility was great. I also used my 1.4 teleconverter and got some excellent full moon shots that have amazing detail and contrast. Absolutely my go to a portable long focal length lens on my Z8!

In the old film days I shot a F3 and had a 400mm f4.0. It was a great system for wildlife photography. But with this 100-400mm I have say there is no comparison. This lens is so dang sharp and with the sensitivity of these Z mirrorless cameras the loss of a stop or two is insignificant. And with all of the vibration reduction to be able to hand hold at 400mm, I mean come on. I’ve had it about a week but already decided it’s the best lens I’ve ever owned,

Having been a Nikon user for 20+ years now I can offer a fair review from the older dslr lenses to the modern mirrorless offerings. This lens for example, provides such versatility without sacrificing quality in the results. I have always found the use of longer lenses for compression in wide perspectives (like layers landscape photography) over reach for singular subject matter. With that said, this zoom variable covers all my needs in a pinch from portrait work, accommodating macro and beyond.

Having been a Nikon user for 20+ years now I can offer a fair review from the older dslr lenses to the modern mirrorless offerings. This lens for example, provides such versatility without sacrificing quality in the results. I have always found the use of longer lenses for compression in wide perspectives (like layers landscape photography) over reach for singular subject matter. With that said, this zoom variable covers all my needs in a pinch from portrait work, accommodating macro and beyond.

I've been a Nikonian for over 40yrs and every Nikon lens I've bought has been well researched prior to purchase and required to fit my need based my what it is intended for. I own all hi-end quality glass and save for a couple minor nuisances have been thoroughly satisfied. The 100-400mm is truly a fantastic and most dependable lens. Besides it's weight difference to the heavier fmounts, the sharpness is exceptional. I simply love this beast which I've now owned for 8mths.

I am new to the Z line-up. This is the 3rd lens, a must have for me besides the 24-120mm and the 105 micro. Incredible lens, however, I had difficulty learning the autofocus for this lens with my Z8. At first, I thought I had a bad copy with an out-of-focus (fairly close) subject of a river otter, just outside our deck. I tested the lens at 100mm against the 24-120 and it was equally sharp, once I had learned how to best select the autofocus functions in the camera. I still am a little shy of out-of-focus shots with this lens, but I have faith that it is a great lens and it is me who needs to learn how to use it!! Build quality is fantastic. Design wise: Nikon, drop the foot in favor of a Swiss ARCA plate connector foot.

I am new to the Z line-up. This is the 3rd lens, a must have for me besides the 24-120mm and the 105 micro. Incredible lens, however, I had difficulty learning the autofocus for this lens with my Z8. At first, I thought I had a bad copy with an out-of-focus (fairly close) subject of a river otter, just outside our deck. I tested the lens at 100mm against the 24-120 and it was equally sharp, once I had learned how to best select the autofocus functions in the camera. I still am a little shy of out-of-focus shots with this lens, but I have faith that it is a great lens and it is me who needs to learn how to use it!! Build quality is fantastic. Design wise: Nikon, drop the foot in favor of a Swiss ARCA plate connector foot.

An S class lens all the way, sharp with fast AF and super smooth controls. The tripod collar is the best Nikon has produced to date, silky smooth and extremely well dampened. The zoom control is also very smooth as well. My only nit is the control ring is too easy to change by accident. As there are so many other options for the various functions offered, I don’t find this a useful feature. Other than that, a great investment.

An S class lens all the way, sharp with fast AF and super smooth controls. The tripod collar is the best Nikon has produced to date, silky smooth and extremely well dampened. The zoom control is also very smooth as well. My only nit is the control ring is too easy to change by accident. As there are so many other options for the various functions offered, I don’t find this a useful feature. Other than that, a great investment.