Nikon Z 100mm-400mm S lens --size comparisons

Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 S Lens arrived yesterday. Today I took some pictures of it and other lenses to get some size comparisons. Lenses shown with the Nikon 100mm-400mm S are Nikon 300mm f4 PF; Nikon 500mm f5.6 PF. In another picture, the Nikon 100mm-400mm is pictured with a Nikon 70-200mm f2.8 G II. The last picture is a close up of the foot on the tripod collar mount of the 100mm-400mm. Edited December 31, 2021 by joseph_smith|3

The Z 100-400mm is almost exactly the same size and weight as the Z 70-200mm and has the same foot. I was pleased to find I can use my RRS replacement foot for the Z 70-200mm on both lenses.

Here is the fifth picture of the lens foot on the 100mm-400mm

I just discovered that the 42 manual for the Nikon 100mm-400mm was not in the box. The lens documentation that came with the lens informs you that you have to download the lens manual from Nikon . I have done so and have read it. Since this is my first Z mount S lens, I am glad I read the manual. Things like VR--can be set from the camera only. And Control ring--will do things as set in the camera like exp comp.

 

Here is a link to it:

 

https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/products/583/NIKKOR_Z_100-400mm_f_45-56_VR_S.html

Slightly longer and thicker than the F-mount 80-400 - but a quarter pound lighter. Judging by the published MTF graphs, optically quite a bit better.

I was pleased to find I can use my RRS replacement foot for the Z 70-200mm on both lenses.

Good to know because I may not use the 70-200 much at all once the 100-400 is received.

Slightly longer and thicker than the F-mount 80-400 - but a quarter pound lighter. Judging by the published MTF graphs, optically quite a bit better.

 

I may not use the 70-200 much at all once the 100-400 is received.

That's a lot of light or shallow DoF you're loosing.....:(

 

Now, if you were using the 70-200mm f4 G via FTZ, I'd agree completely.

That's a lot of light or shallow DoF you're loosing.....:(

 

Now, if you were using the 70-200mm f4 G via FTZ, I'd agree completely.

You gain some you lose some... ;) This is not to say I would not use the 70-200 at all. It feels heavy, especially when the TC is mounted. Hwvr, I just checked and it's actually 2 oz less than the 100-400mm without TC.

Mary and Mike, the stats do not lie and are correct. But there are other factors too. My 100mm-400mm feels lighter than my 70-200 f2.8, probably because of balance factors. And if I am going to bring the f 2.8 or the 100-400mm, I will likely bring the 100mm-400mm depending on light availability.

 

I am going to rent a Z6 or Z 7 and try out my new stuff soon. I am particularly interested in seeing if the Z 1.4x tc is as good as some reviewers say it is.