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

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

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Nikon Z 400mm F4.5 VR S
Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S
Name Nikon Z 400mm F4.5 VR S Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S
Also known as Nikon Nikkor Z 400mm F4.5 VR S Nikon Nikkor Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU 20106
20106
Release Date and Price
Nikon Z 400mm F4.5 VR S
Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S
Release Year 2022 2021
Release Date 2022-06-29 2021-10-28
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 0 USD 2496 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon Z 400mm F4.5 VR S
Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S
Lens Type Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon Z 400mm F4.5 VR S
Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 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 F4.5 VR S
Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Stepper motor Stepper motor
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 250 cm 75 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,16 0,38
Aperture
Nikon Z 400mm F4.5 VR S
Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S
Maximum Aperture F4,5 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
Diaphragm Blades 9 9
Optics
Nikon Z 400mm F4.5 VR S
Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S
Construction 19 elements  /  13 groups 25 elements  /  20 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 1 x ED, 2 x SuperED, 1 x Short-wavelength refractive 6 ED elements, 2 Super ED elements
Focal Length
Nikon Z 400mm F4.5 VR S
Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S
Focal Length 400 mm 100-400 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
300 mm
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 F4.5 VR S
Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S
Weather Sealing Yes Yes
Diameter 104 mm 98 mm
Length 235 mm 222 mm
Weight 1245 gr 1355 gr
Other
Nikon Z 400mm F4.5 VR S
Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 95 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-105 HB-103
Tripod Collar Included Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A