Nikon NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S Z TC-1.4x

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Nikon NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S Z TC-1.4x

📏 100-400mm 💡 f/4.5-5.6 🔌 Nikon Z Mount 🔍 Zoom ⚖️ 1435g 📷 IS 🌧️ Sealed

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Customer Reviews 35% 91.7
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Market Position 20% 92.0
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📖 Overview

The Nikon NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S Z TC-1.4x is a super-telephoto zoom lens with a built-in 1.4x teleconverter, offering exceptional reach. It's designed for wildlife and sports photography, allowing you to capture distant subjects with clarity. The integrated teleconverter reduces the maximum aperture and can impact image quality slightly.

📸 Browse 11 real-world sample photos taken with this lens by photographers worldwide on SampleShots.

📋 Specifications

Focal Length 100-400mm
Max Aperture f/4.5-5.6
Min Aperture f/32-40
Lens Type Zoom
Mount Nikon Z
AF Motor Stepping Motor (STM)
Image Stabilization Yes
Autofocus Yes
Weather Sealed Yes
Min Focus Distance 75.0 cm
Max Magnification 0.38x
Elements / Groups 25 elements in 20 groups
Aperture Blades 9
Filter Diameter 77mm
Weight 1435g
Dimensions 98.0 x 222.0mm
Release Year 2021

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🖼️ Sample Photos

Real-world photos taken with the Nikon NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S Z TC-1.4x, sourced from SampleShots.

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