Is Nikon Z9 and Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 D IF-ED II compatible?

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Nikon Z9

Nikon Z9
Released: 2021
Type: Mirrorless
Sensor: FX (Full frame)
46 Megapixels
8256 x 5504 pixels

Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 D IF-ED II

Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 D IF-ED II
Released: 2001
Telephoto Prime Lens
Focal Length: 400 mm
Aperture: f/2,8

Can you combine these two?

Last updated: December 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:
400 mm

Since Nikon Z9 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 Z9
1340 gram

Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 D IF-ED II
4800 gram

Together they have a total weight of 6140 gram (equal to 13.54 lb).

Please note that Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 D IF-ED II has a tripod mount which is great.

Read more about Tripod mount

Compatibility Check ID: 2300

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