The previously rumored Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR lens is now officially announced. Here is what you need to know: Check pre-orders (coming soon): Adorama | Amazon | B&H | Paul’s | Service | Calumet | Erhardt | WEX | Camera Canada Price: $1299.95 Sample photos MTF charts and lens design: Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR lens primary features: Covers a broad range of focal lengths — from 28 mm to 400 mm, a first among NIKKOR Z lenses. Realizes approx. 14.2x zoom, the highest zoom ratio in its class. A minimum focus distance of 0.2 m at the maximum wide-angle position and a maximum reproduction ratio of 0.35x, allow users to get closer to their subjects for dynamic expression. A total length of approx. 141.5 mm and a weight of approx. 725 g, the lightest lens in its class, make this compact and lightweight lens easy to carry and less of a burden during hand-held shooting. Stable VR performance equivalent to a 5.0-stop increase in shutter speed effectively reduces blurring in dimly lit surroundings and with hand-held shooting. When paired with a compatible camera, Synchro VR can be activated to achieve up to 5.5-stop stabilization*1 by combining in-camera VR and lens VR. Adoption of a stepping motor (STM) enables high-speed AF drive. The design takes video recording into consideration with stable exposure, and provides functions such as focus-breathing suppression that effectively reduces shifting of the angle of view when focusing. Support for linear MF drive enables smooth focusing....
Published By: Nikonrumors - Wednesday, 27 March