Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S vs Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC VR S

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S and Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC VR S.

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Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S
Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC VR S
Name Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC VR S
Also known as Nikon Nikkor Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S Nikon Nikkor Z 400mm F2.8 TC VR S
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU 20106
20106
Release Date and Price
Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S
Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC VR S
Release Year 2021 2022
Release Date 2021-10-28 2022-01-19
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 2496 USD 0 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S
Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC VR S
Lens Type Telephoto
Supertelephoto
SuperzoomTelephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S
Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC VR S
Mount Nikon Z Nikon Z
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S
Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC VR S
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Stepper motor Voice Coil Motor
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 75 cm 250 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,38 0,23
Aperture
Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S
Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC VR S
Maximum Aperture F4,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4,5 at 100 mm
F5,6 at 400 mm
Variable Aperture
F2,8
Diaphragm Blades 9 9
Optics
Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S
Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC VR S
Construction 25 elements  /  20 groups 25 elements  /  19 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 6 ED elements, 2 Super ED elements 2 Fluorite elements, 2 ED glass, 1 Super ED, 1 SR (Short wavelength refractive)
Focal Length
Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S
Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC VR S
Focal Length 100-400 mm 400 mm
Zoom Range 300 mm None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes Yes
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 5.5 stops 5.5 stops
Physical
Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S
Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC VR S
Weather Sealing Yes Yes
Diameter 98 mm 156 mm
Length 222 mm 380 mm
Weight 1355 gr 2950 gr
Other
Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S
Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC VR S
Filter Type Filter Thread Drop-in Filter
Filter Diameter 77 mm 46 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-103 HK-42
Tripod Collar Included Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A