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

I purchased my zoom lens about 5 weeks ago but I just got a chance to give it a go. I had been concerned that 400 max zoom would not be powerful enough. But I forgot that I can change my mirrorless camera from a full frame to a crop sensor which lets me get in even closer to my subject. I am very pleased with the results of the two photos I uploaded. One is a dragonfly and the other is a bird, both of which are very hard to photograph. The only thing I struggled with is that sometimes I could not find my subject because the lens is so powerful. I don't typically photograph fast moving objects even with a standard lens so it will just be a matter of getting more comfortable with using it. All in all, I am very pleased.

Way lighter than my 200-500mm lens and giving almost the same reach as the heavier 200-500mm lens next purchase will be the Nikon 2x teleconvertor

I own a lot of Nikon glass and I have to say, this is one of the best lenses I have ever owned. Sharp, light, perfect. I recently got into bird photography and I am loving it. The 100-400 is making it a joy.

I purchased this lens with the 2x teleconverter for my Z6. I was tired of my DSLR 200-500 lens owing to the weight and size. I am tremendously impressed with the quality of photos and the clarity. I would highly recommend.

I have been using the 18-300 DX 3.5-6.3 Nikkor zoom on my Z6 with a FTZ adaptor. That lens does a great job but I felt limited by the 300mm maximum zoom. I purchased the Z 100-400 to match the Z mount and make swapping my Nikkor Z 20-70 mm lens easier. As I hoped the Z 100-400 focuses better and faster in shade and dim light. I like taking pictures of birds, handheld, while on hikes and walks on a manual exposure, 1/1000, f6.3, with auto iso. The images at maximum zoom are clear and sharp requiring a lower ISO than the 18-300. Because the lens lived up to my expectations I give it 5 stars. The only downside is that the Z6 with the 100-400 is heavier than the Z6 with FTZ, 18-300 DX.

As a wildlife photographer, I can tell you that this lens is amazing. I have taken some of the best bird photos of my life in the last few months since getting it!

Just a note to say I am delighted with this lens. Its (relatively) small size and light weight make it easy to handle, and the 100-400mm zoom is very versatile. I use it with my Z6ii for bird photography. My results from a recent trip to Colombia are beautiful. I don't think anyone would be disappointed with this lens!

Truly Amazing Lens, I use it as my priamry

Excellent lens, beautiful quality images in reasonably well-lit environments with great bokeh. Would have been nice if had a constant f/4.5 aperture and internal zooming, but its a small package, and you can't have everything! Using it at events and for larger wildlife shots. The advantages of this tele zoom outweigh any disadvantages and the need for prime optics in most instances. This lens has replaced my trusty f/5.6 500mm PF on the last couple of wildlife trips, adding versatility and less lenses.