Nikon have simply launched the thrilling new Z 400mm F4.5 VR S, a super-telephoto lens that weighs a mere 1245g and measures 23.4cm in size.
This new lens is absolutely appropriate with Nikon’s 1.4x and 2x teleconverters, which give a focal vary of 560mm and 800mm respectively.
Its provides 5.5 stops of built-in optical picture stabilisation, growing to six stops when paired with the flagship Z9 digicam.
The brand new Z 400mm F4.5 VR S is simply barely bigger than the Z 70-200m F2.8 and the Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6, while being far more reasonably priced than the Z 400mm F2.8 lens.
The Nikon Z 400mm lens will go on sale on July 14th 2022 priced at £3299 / 3699 Euros.
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Wildlife, sports activities, quick motion, distant portraits. With its lengthy attain, sensible decision, and cozy dealing with, this powerful but compact and light-weight super-telephoto lens places so many pictures inside attain. Weighing simply 1245 g (approx.) and with a complete size of simply 234.5 mm, its extremely moveable construct places the NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S firmly in a category of its personal. Photographers may even maintain this super-telephoto lens connected to their digicam when strolling round—making it simpler to trek out to the very best vantage factors.
Stills or video, the excellent resolving energy of this S-line lens delivers pictures with lovely bokeh, color, distinction, and readability. Nikon’s highly effective, in-lens optical VR retains pictures regular, whereas Synchro VR permits as much as 6 stops of compensation when this lens is paired with the Z 9. The f/4.5 most aperture permits loads of alternatives to work creatively with accessible mild, and AF efficiency is quick, correct, and exceptionally quiet. As well as, this super-telephoto lens helps use of Z teleconverters, which may prolong the attain to 560 mm or 800 mm.
The balanced design retains the lens’ centre of gravity nearer to the digicam physique, which makes it simpler to trace, pan, and cease easily. Photographers may maintain the lens in a extra snug place when taking pictures handheld and get into place extra rapidly to seize fleeting moments. Controls are absolutely customisable, and superior climate sealing protects each lens and digicam.
Zurab Kiknadze, Product Supervisor, Nikon Europe says: “This thrilling new 400 mm lens helps you to take super-telephoto taking pictures to a brand new degree of fluidity and responsiveness. No matter you seize, the extent of stability and dealing with right here means no shot is past your attain. Plus, you received’t really feel weighed down if you happen to’re trekking lengthy distances to search out the very best spot—or your topic.”
Abstract of key options: NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S
Tremendous-portable super-telephoto lens: 400 mm focal size. Weighs simply 1245 g (approx.), with a complete size of simply 234.5 mm.
Completely balanced: the lens’ centre of gravity is nearer to the digicam physique, making it simpler to trace, pan, and cease easily.
f/4.5 most aperture: lovely bokeh and dramatic depth of area allow you to isolate topics from busy backgrounds. Quick motion is straightforward to freeze.
Excessive-performance optics: Nikon’s Nano Crystal Coat considerably reduces ghosting and flare. Tremendous ED, ED, and SR glass management chromatic aberration from the centre to the sting of the picture.
Quick, quiet focusing: AF is quick, correct, and exceptionally quiet—monitoring is clean whether or not taking pictures rallycross or birds and wildlife.
Spectacular stability: Nikon’s highly effective in-lens optical VR offers a 5.5-stop benefit.1 If used with the Z 9, Synchro VR permits as much as 6.0 stops of compensation.2
Customisable management: assign features to the conveniently positioned L-Fn buttons and the silent management ring. Use the memory-set button to avoid wasting focus distances.
Superior climate sealing: climate sealing and a rubber gasket maintain mud, grime, and moisture out of all shifting elements. Nikon’s fluorine coat makes it straightforward to wipe the entrance lens component clear.4
Teleconverter appropriate: prolong the attain to 560 mm with a Z TELECONVERTER TC-1.4x, or 800 mm with a Z TELECONVERTER TC-2.0x.
Pricing
NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S – £3,299.00 (UK) | €3,849.00 (ROI)
1 Primarily based on CIPA Requirements: in NORMAL mode, 5.5 stops of compensation is achieved when the lens is connected to a mirrorless digicam outfitted with a 35mm-film-size picture sensor.
2 6.0 stops of compensation is achieved when the lens is used along with the Z 9 and Synchro VR is activated.
3 The memory-set button might be activated following a firmware replace.
4 This lens isn’t assured to be dust- and drip-resistant in all conditions and underneath all situations.
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