{"product_id":"nikon-z-400mm-f2-8-tc-vr-s","title":"Nikon Z 400mm f2.8 TC VR S","description":"\u003ch6\u003eShoot for greatness. \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ultimate lens for capturing epic moments in sports, action, and wildlife. The speed and versatility of an f\/2.8 aperture with 400mm of super-telephoto reach, plus a built-in 1.4x teleconverter to increase it to 560mm. Exceptional S-Line optics with immense detail and groundbreaking anti-reflection performance. Fast, silent autofocus and 5.5 stops of optical VR. All in a balanced, lightweight design optimized for hardworking professionals. This is a super-telephoto masterpiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eA new pinnacle of performance for sports, action, and wildlife shooters.\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor those who bring us legendary moments from the field, we present the ultimate lens for the job. The reach to put you in the middle of the action, plus a built-in teleconverter to get even closer. The speed, versatility, and accuracy of an f\/2.8 aperture will ensure that you don't need a second chance. Masterpiece optics that capture intense moments with immense details. All in a balanced, lightweight, brilliantly designed lens made possible by Nikon's Z mount. Pair it with the Z 9, and you have the most formidable sports, action and wildlife kit in Nikon history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003csmall\u003eWARNING: Do not use this product if you have a pacemaker or other medical device. The magnet or magnets in this product could cause medical devices to malfunction.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eBuilt-in 1.4x teleconverter.\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWithout ever taking your eyes off your subject, breaking posture, or losing focus position, flip the smooth teleconverter switch and transform the NIKKOR Z 400mm f\/2.8 TC VR S to a 560mm f\/4 lens. Extra reach is right at your fingertips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eThe speed and versatility of f\/2.8.\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eShoot wide open at 400mm to freeze action with faster shutter speeds, isolate your subject against a compressed background, gather more light indoors or outdoors under lights, or just for creating a truly spectacular bokeh.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eThe speed and silence of Silky Swift VCM.\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNikon’s new Silky Swift Voice Coil Motor (VCM) uses magnets instead of gears to move the lens focus groups. This design simultaneously delivers higher initial speed, higher accuracy, and the smoothest, most silent operation of any Nikon AF drive system. Additionally, vibration within the mechanism has been reduced with an innovative guide bar and minimal space between moving parts, allowing for maximum speed during autofocus.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAbsolute accuracy.\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe NIKKOR Z 400mm f\/2.8 TC VR S uses a specialized sensor often seen in high-precision robotics, an optical ABS (absolute) encoder, to detect and communicate lens position information with extreme accuracy—key to fast, accurate autofocusing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eGroundbreaking anti-glare performance.\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExperience the highest anti-reflection performance and backlight tolerance in NIKKOR\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e history. Nikon's innovative Meso Amorphous Coat minimizes reflection and ghosting to the utmost limit from incident light in any direction, while ARNEO Coat adds extra protection against vertical incident light reflection. Deliver clear images even under harsh conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003ePowerful optical VR gives you the edge.\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven the smallest vibrations can soften details. Nikon's powerful in-lens optical VR compensates for vibrations—an effect equivalent to shooting at a shutter speed up to 5.5 stops* faster. When used with the Z 9, Synchro VR combines the in-lens and in-camera VR image stabilization systems for maximum results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003e*Based on CIPA Standard; in NORMAL mode; this value is achieved when attached to a mirrorless camera equipped with a 35mm film size image sensor.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eImmense details for intense moments.\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight dispersion is the enemy of sharpness. The NIKKOR Z 400mm f\/2.8 TC VR S combats it with six specialized lens elements: Two Extra-low Dispersion (ED) and one Super ED glass element, two lightweight Fluorite (FL) elements, and a Short-wavelength Refractive (SR) element. Color fringing, coma, and chromatic aberration are all but eliminated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eS-Line optics. Ultimate image quality.\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerhaps no lens embodies Nikon's pursuit of optical excellence more than the NIKKOR Z 400mm f\/2.8 TC VR S. Bearing the S-Line designation, it combines the most superb optics, precision design, and robust weather-sealing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eOutstanding for video.\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFocus breathing is suppressed to maintain a consistent angle of view as the focus position moves. Use the click-less control ring to make iris adjustments that create a natural shift in brightness. And all the while, the Silky Swift VCM is operating in near silence to preserve your audio integrity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e20% lighter.\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximately 6.5 pounds and a full 20% lighter than our F-mount 400mm f\/2.8 prime lens. And it includes a built-in teleconverter.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eSmooth panning.\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe center of gravity is at the tripod ring for smoother panning on monopods and tripods and more stable handheld shooting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eCarry-on approved.\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarefully designed to meet airline carry-on size requirements. Keep it safe with you—and out of checked baggage—when flying.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAdvanced weather sealing.\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRubber gaskets keep dust, dirt, and moisture out of all moving parts, including the lens mount. The barrel is a robust magnesium alloy and has an ideal balance of strength and low weight. The front and rear elements have Nikon's nonstick Fluorine Coat, which repels oil, moisture, and smudges, and easily wipes clean. This is a lens built for foul weather, dusty sporting events, and the road less traveled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003ePerfect dustproof and waterproof performance is not guaranteed under all conditions.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eNo-look controls.\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery button and switch on the NIKKOR Z 400mm f\/2.8 TC VR S is carefully placed for comfortable, no-look operation. 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