Nikon Z lens
Nikon NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S
100–400 mm, f/4.5–5.6, made for full frame, stabilised. It mounts natively on 4 of our APS-C cameras; on the Z50II it frames like 150–600 mm.
- 100–400 mm · 150–600 mm equiv. on Z50II
- f/4.5–5.6
- 77 mm filter
- 1,435 g
- Stabilised
- Weather-sealed
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On your camera
The view, the weight with the camera (battery and card included) and what the maker says about each pair. It is made for full-frame sensors and covers APS-C with room to spare.
| Camera | View (35 mm equiv.) | With the camera | Fit and maker's notes | Kit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon Z30 | 150–600 mm | 1,840 g | Fits and works | |
| Nikon Z50 | 150–600 mm | 1,885 g | Fits and works | |
| Nikon Z50II | 150–600 mm | 1,985 g | Fits and works | |
| Nikon Z fc | 150–600 mm | 1,880 g | Fits and works |
What it frames
At its closest (75 cm from the sensor) it fills the frame of the Z50II with a subject about 6.2 cm wide.
On the Z50II, to scale
Other telephoto zooms for Nikon Z
The nearest in focal length, with the numbers that differ.
- Tamron 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD225–750 mm equiv. · f/5–6.7 · 1,720 g (+285 g) · 82 mmCompare
- Tamron 70-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD105–450 mm equiv. · f/4.5–6.3 · 580 g (−855 g) · 67 mmCompare
- Nikon NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR270–900 mm equiv. · f/5.6–6.3 · 2,140 g (+705 g) · 95 mmCompare
- Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S105–300 mm equiv. · f/2.8 · 1,440 g (+5 g) · 77 mmCompare
- Tamron 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2105–270 mm equiv. · f/2.8 · 865 g (−570 g) · 67 mmCompare
- Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 VR75–375 mm equiv. · f/4.5–6.3 · 405 g (−1030 g) · 62 mmCompare
Questions about this lens
Which cameras does the Nikon NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S fit?
4 APS-C cameras in our catalogue: Z30, Z50, Z50II, Z fc. It is made for full frame, so it also fits the full-frame cameras on its mount.
What does it frame like on APS-C?
100–400 mm frames like 150–600 mm on the Z50II (1.5x).
What filter size does it take?
77 mm screw-in filters. Every lens with a 77 mm thread.
Where these facts come from
Facts checked 9 Oct 2026 against the makers' specification pages. How we check
Size, weight, filter thread, close focus and magnification are Nikon's published figures. We have not tested this lens; for image quality, read reviews from people who have.
Specifications
- Mount
- Nikon Z
- Made for
- Full-frame sensors (covers APS-C too)
- Focal length
- 100–400 mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/4.5–5.6
- Lens stabilisation
- Yes
- Weather sealing
- Yes, per the maker
- Filter thread
- 77 mm
- Weight
- 1,435 g
- Size (diameter × length)
- 98 × 222 mm
- Closest focus
- 75 cm
- Maximum magnification
- 0.38x
- Autofocus
- Yes
- Announced
- 2021