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

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Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S
Nikon Z 400mm F4.5 VR S
Name Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S Nikon Z 400mm F4.5 VR S
Also known as Nikon Nikkor Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S Nikon Nikkor Z 400mm F4.5 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 F4.5 VR S
Release Year 2021 2022
Release Date 2021-10-28 2022-06-29
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 F4.5 VR S
Lens Type Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Telephoto
Supertelephoto
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 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 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S
Nikon Z 400mm F4.5 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 75 cm 250 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,38 0,16
Aperture
Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S
Nikon Z 400mm F4.5 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
F4,5
Diaphragm Blades 9 9
Optics
Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S
Nikon Z 400mm F4.5 VR S
Construction 25 elements  /  20 groups 19 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 6 ED elements, 2 Super ED elements 1 x ED, 2 x SuperED, 1 x Short-wavelength refractive
Focal Length
Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S
Nikon Z 400mm F4.5 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 F4.5 VR S
Weather Sealing Yes Yes
Diameter 98 mm 104 mm
Length 222 mm 235 mm
Weight 1355 gr 1245 gr
Other
Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S
Nikon Z 400mm F4.5 VR S
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 95 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-103 HB-105
Tripod Collar Included Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A