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Nikon Announces Development of Z 400mm f2.8 Prime
28 October 2021
Nikon has announced the development of the Nikkor Z 400mm f2.8 TC VR S super-telephoto prime lens for full-frame mirrorless cameras with a Z mount.
The new prime will feature a built-in 1.4x teleconverter and a new coating that delivers "the highest anti-reflection performance in Nikkor history," the company said. "Providing superb operability in a design that is ideal also for video recording, the Nikkor Z 400mm f2.8 TC VR S will support the imaging expression of professional photographers."
HIGHLIGHTS
Highlights of the new prime include:
- Z-Mount lens
- FX format
- Built-in 1.4x teleconverter
- New coating technology
- Vibration Reduction image stabilization
PRICE, AVAILABILITY
Nikon did not announce price and availability. B&H is accepting Notify When Available requests.
Lens Lineup
At the same time, Nikon released an updated Lens Lineup chart that tracks development to 2023:
Nikon is developing the Nikkor Z 400mm f2.8 TC VR S super-telephoto prime lens with a built-in 1.4x teleconverter for the Nikon Z mount system
TOKYO -- Nikon Corp. has announced the development of the Nikkor Z 400mm f2.8 TC VR S super-telephoto prime lens for full-frame (Nikon FX-format) mirrorless cameras for which the Nikon Z mount has been adopted.
The Nikkor Z 400mm f2.8 TC VR S, the first Nikkor Z super-telephoto prime lens, belongs to the S-Line of Nikkor Z lenses, which pursues the ultimate in optical performance. The Nikkor Z 400mm f2.8 TC VR S realizes the rendering of realistic images by achieving beautiful bokeh and high resolution. It will feature a built-in 1.4x teleconverter and a new coating that delivers the highest anti-reflection performance in Nikkor history. Providing superb operability in a design that is ideal also for video recording, the Nikkor Z 400mm f2.8 TC VR S will support the imaging expression of professional photographers.
Nikon will continue to pursue a new dimension in optical performance while meeting users' needs, contributing to the development of imaging culture, with the hope of expanding possibilities for imaging expression.