NIKKOR Z 400MM F/4.5 VR S

Yet another great generation Z Nikkor with real super-telephoto clout

- Matthew Richards

Sure, it doesn't have a super-fast aperture rating, but the Nikon Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S ticks every other box on a photographer's wish list for a super-tele prime. While many of us switching from DSLRs to mirrorless cameras were dreaming of downsized kit, that hasn't been the case with many mirrorless lenses. By contrast, this lens is refreshingly compact and lightweight for a super-tele prime; indeed, the easily manageable size and weight are the first thing that hits you when you pick it up. It's actually the smallest and lightest 400mm lens in Nikon's long and illustrious history.