Nikon NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S
Lens for Nikon Z · Announced January 2022
Official site on nikonusa.com (opens the maker's site in a new tab)
- Full frame lens
- Super-telephoto
Typically A$23,080–A$23,799 new, from today's stores and the last 90 days
Best priceNew · in stock
A$23,799
at Camera Electronic
- Focal length: 400mm, Full frame lens
- Max aperture: f/2.8
- Optical stabilisation: Built in
- Autofocus motor: SSVCM
- Weight: 2,950 g
- Weather sealing: Sealed
- Max magnification: 0.17×, Focuses to 2.50 m
NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S overview
The Nikon NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S is a 400mm f/2.8 prime for full-frame cameras on Nikon Z, announced by Nikon in January 2022. 16 cameras we track take it without an adapter.
Going by its spec sheet, it suits wildlife and sport. It is a weaker pick for travelling light.
New, it sells for A$23,799 to A$24,999 at the 3 stores we track in Australia that have it in stock. Over the last 90 days it has usually cost A$23,080 to A$23,799 new.
Where to buy the NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S in Australia
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NewIn stock
Authorized dealer · Nikon Z version
A$23,799
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NewIn stock
Authorized dealer · Nikon Z version
A$23,999.95
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A$24,999.95Camera House
NewIn stock
Authorized dealer · Nikon Z version
A$24,999
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NewOut of stock
Authorized dealer · Nikon Z version
A$22,995
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Things to know
- 400mm prime, f/2.8.
- Full frame lens; it also fits the mount's APS-C bodies.
- Autofocus (SSVCM motor); optical stabilisation.
- 2,950 g; 156 × 380 mm.
- Focuses down to 2.50 m, up to 0.17× magnification.
- Weather sealed.
- No used body-only listings at the stores we track in Australia today: check eBay and the Used filter.
Good for
- Wildlife and sport (400mm-equivalent reach)
Not the best for
- Travelling light (2,950 g)
From the NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S's published specs, not from a review.
Price history
Price around the world
Cheapest in the US: about 22% under the Australian price before shipping and import tax.
Prices are in each market's own currency. Under each: ≈ in AUD at today's exchange rate. Body only; where a market lists only kits, its cheapest kit is shown and marked.
| Market | Lowest new | Lowest used/refurb |
|---|---|---|
| United StatesCheapest | $12,696.95≈ A$18,479 | — |
| United Kingdom | £12,699≈ A$24,738 | — |
| Europe | — | — |
| Australia(you) | A$23,799 | — |
| Singapore | — | — |
Each price is in its own currency, as the store charges it. The ≈ figures are approximate, at today's exchange rate (ECB reference rates, 2026-11-06), rounded, and leave out shipping, import duty, GST/VAT and card fees. A camera bought abroad may not carry a local warranty: see grey-market cameras before you buy.
Used: what it should be worth
No used NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S listings at the stores we track yet. A "should be worth" value appears after a week of used prices.
From used and refurbished asking prices at the stores we track, checked every few hours. Confirmed eBay sale prices will be added once eBay grants us access to its sold-listings data.
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NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S specifications
Optics
- Focal length
- 400mm
- 35mm equivalent
- 400mm (full frame)
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Minimum aperture
- f/22
- Made for
- Full frame
- Elements / groups
- 25 / 19
- Aperture blades
- 9
- Closest focus
- 2.50 m
- Max magnification
- 0.17×
Focus & handling
- Autofocus
- Yes (SSVCM)
- Optical stabilisation
- Yes
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- Internal zoom
- —
- Aperture ring
- No
- Teleconverter compatible
- Yes
Size & weight
- Weight
- 2,950 g
- Diameter × length
- 156 × 380 mm
- Filter thread
- —
Cameras it fits
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Z5IIC
Full frame · 24.5 MP · 2026
- IBIS
- 4K 60p
Nikon
ZR
Full frame · 24.5 MP · 2025
- IBIS
- 6K video
Nikon
Z5II
Full frame · 24.5 MP · 2025
- IBIS
- 4K 60p
Nikon
Z50II
APS-C · 20.9 MP · 2024
- 4K 60p
- 15 fps
Nikon
Z6III
Full frame · 24.5 MP · 2024
- IBIS
- 6K video
Nikon
Zf
Full frame · 24.5 MP · 2023
- IBIS
- 4K 60p