Nikon Exhibits New Prime Lens
Nikon announced the Nikkor Z 400 mm f/2.8 TC VR S, a super-telephoto prime lens for the Nikon Z system.
“Nikon’s engineers continue to bring new and exciting advancements to image creators and working professionals. Immediately following the extraordinary response to the Z 9, the Nikkor Z 400 mm f/2.8 TC VR S lens features the latest technologies resulting from our expertise in optical engineering,” said Jay Vannatter, Executive Vice President, Nikon Inc. “The customers for this lens often find themselves in situations where there is no second chance to get a shot; this lens takes full advantage of new technologies made possible by the Z mount and gives professional shooters an edge to capture the decisive moment with remarkable image quality, under any kind of light.”
The lens features a constant f/2.8 aperture that provides low-light capabilities as well as ‘beautiful bokeh’ and subject isolation from the background. According to reports, this is the first Nikkor Z lens to utilise a built in 1.4x teleconverter to instantly increase the focal length to 560 mm, allowing photographers to seamlessly adjust as an athlete moves downfield, or to capture environmental and close-up shots of nature without changing lenses or positions.
The lens’ optical construction consists of 25 elements in 19 groups, including two ED glass elements, a super-ED glass element, two lightweight fluorite lens elements and an SR lens element. It employs Nikon’s newly developed optical technologies such as a Silky Swift Voice Coil Motor (SSVCM) and features Nikon’s new Meso Amorphous Coat for anti-reflection capabilities.
Other key features include a lightweight body weighing 2950 g, built-in Vibration Reduction (VR) that provides up to 5.5 stops of compensation, a rugged magnesium alloy body and robust weather sealing on various portions including moveable parts of the lens barrel, a rubber gasket around the lens mount for dust- and drip-resistant performance, and multiple customisable function buttons, including a control ring and a new Fn Ring that can recall a focus position quickly with the Memory Recall function. The Nikkor Z 400 mm f/2.8 TC VR S lens will be available in late February, 2022 for a suggested retail price (SRP) USD 13,999.95.