Is Nikon Z5 and Nikon AF-S 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR compatible?

Below you will find your chosen camera and lens. Click on the product name for more information.

Nikon Z5

Nikon Z5
Released: 2020
Type: Mirrorless
Sensor: FX (Full frame)
24 Megapixels
6016 x 4016 pixels

Nikon AF-S 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR

Nikon AF-S 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR
Released: 2013
Telephoto Zoom Lens
Focal Length: 80-400 mm
Aperture: f/4,5-5,6

Can you combine these two?

Last updated: February 2024

This is the short answer:

The camera and lens you have chosen can be used together if you use the desired adapter.

You must use a Nikon Z adapter

This Nikon lens is not part of the Nikon Z system but it can still be used with Nikon Z cameras. To use this Nikon lens on this Nikon Z camera you need an adapter.

Nikon Lens Mount Adapter FTZ

Focal Length

The Nikon camera has a sensor of type Full frame which means that your experienced Focal length will be same as the lens specification tells us.

This lens has focal length:
80-400 mm

Since Nikon Z5 has a Full Frame sensor this is also the focal length you will experience.

Total weight

When you are looking at a combination of a camera and a lens you must always consider the total weight. Each product weighs in at:

Nikon Z5
675 gram

Nikon AF-S 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR
1570 gram

Together they have a total weight of 2245 gram (equal to 4.95 lb).

Please note that Nikon AF-S 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR has a tripod mount which is great.

Read more about Tripod mount

Compatibility Check ID: 2300