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

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Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC VR S
Nikon Z 400mm F4.5 VR S
Name Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC VR S Nikon Z 400mm F4.5 VR S
Also known as Nikon Nikkor Z 400mm F2.8 TC VR S Nikon Nikkor Z 400mm F4.5 VR S
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC VR S
Nikon Z 400mm F4.5 VR S
Release Year 2022 2022
Release Date 2022-01-19 2022-06-29
MSRP N/A N/A
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Lens Type
Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC VR S
Nikon Z 400mm F4.5 VR S
Lens Type SuperzoomTelephoto Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC VR S
Nikon Z 400mm F4.5 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 400mm F2.8 TC VR S
Nikon Z 400mm F4.5 VR S
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Voice Coil Motor Stepper motor
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 250 cm 250 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,23 0,16
Aperture
Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC VR S
Nikon Z 400mm F4.5 VR S
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F4,5
Diaphragm Blades 9 9
Optics
Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC VR S
Nikon Z 400mm F4.5 VR S
Construction 25 elements  /  19 groups 19 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 2 Fluorite elements, 2 ED glass, 1 Super ED, 1 SR (Short wavelength refractive) 1 x ED, 2 x SuperED, 1 x Short-wavelength refractive
Focal Length
Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC VR S
Nikon Z 400mm F4.5 VR S
Focal Length 400 mm 400 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
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 400mm F2.8 TC VR S
Nikon Z 400mm F4.5 VR S
Weather Sealing Yes Yes
Diameter 156 mm 104 mm
Length 380 mm 235 mm
Weight 2950 gr 1245 gr
Other
Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC VR S
Nikon Z 400mm F4.5 VR S
Filter Type Drop-in Filter Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 46 mm 95 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HK-42 HB-105
Tripod Collar Included Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A