Unlocking the Power of the Nikkor 28-400mm Lens

In this review Dave and Evelyn check out the Nikkor Z 28-400mm f4-8 VR lens for Nikon Mirrorless. Is this the ultimate all-purpose lens or are there any sacrifices? Watch to find out!

Nikkor Z 28-400mm f4-8 VR:

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[Quidisi]

Initially I had buyer's remorse after I pre-ordered. But once I got my hands on it (arrived in mail, yesterday) and marveled at how steady it is on my Zf, zoomed all the way out to 400mm, that buyer's remorse went away.
It's not an S lens, but the quality feels more than adequate to me. Hopefully I'll get to test the image quality this weekend.

[mrhelichopper]

Nice video, been a while since i checked in with TCS TV, great to see you’re knocking out good videos

[christyanelarose]

I was the first one who has ordered this lens when I received an mail from Nikon and I pre ordered right away and I received it April 17th, I am very happy I have the Z8 Nikon and Z6 II and I love it, I have the Nikor Z 180-600mm and sometimes I change the big megazoom for this one and my arms really like it :D

[brianeibisch]

I love these kind of lenses. I have a P1000 from back in the day and a Tamron 18-400 (27-600mmFFequiv) on my D5600. These superzooms add a lot of fun to your general photography. A lot of the fun is getting the best results out of these lenses, say a really good portrait etc. if I had a camera for this lens, hands down, I’d buy it. Cheers

[lxdesign]

I've had mine since last Thursday.... so far loving it. I have used it on both the Zf and Z50 so far.

[motoringwithmonty]

We use this lens on our Z5 and like it so far.

[dafyddthomas]

Good lens to have in the bank / camera bag for times when you want a compact all in one lens to go travelling / hiking without need in swapping lenses or for non professional assignments or as a banker lens to add more 'S' glass to a basic starter setup like 50 1.8 S, 24-120 F4, 14-30 and then add better / sharper 'S' glass as time goes by, e.g., 70-180 / 200 F2.8, 180-600, 400 F4.5 'S', etc

[rong]

Thanks for your review. Would be interested in your evaluation of how this lens performs inside, for example, in a house, building, etc.

[russellschundler]

I combine this lens with my 14 to 30 mm lens. I used to have F2.8 lenses because I want the control depth of field. Now I can do much of that control in post processing. I can also use very high iso and control noise in post processing So in today’s world, my Z8 combined with this new lens enables me to have a much lighter camera bag and still accomplish the same photographic objectives.

[visionz_n_media]

I would only use this for travel 🤷🏽. Everything I do is intentional. If I’m out birding, I’m not shooting landscape and vice versa. When birding I’ll use a 180-600mm 5.6-6.3. If I was out for landscape I’d prefer the 24-120 f4. It may not be practical for most people to own both lenses, which opens the door for this lens, but I just can’t get behind the f8 aperture at 400mm.

[marcomillo]

Thank you for the review, I have the the Nikon Z 8 with the 28-400 and is amazing super sharp love from Belgium 🇧🇪 👌👋😉

[stanobert]

This is a no-brainer for a versatile travel lens where changing lenses is cumbersome.

[Jimgoodwin]

I traded down from a 200-500mm (5 lbs.) to this 28-400 mm and I like it especially the weight. I agree it’s very versatile one lens does it all.

[car_i]

I wish canon had something like this. Rn i use a 24-105 for landscapes and 100-400 flr wildlife, i would love to have one lens that covers all that :)

[randallbrander]

Leica V-Lux 5 24-400mm f/2.8-8 is almosy the same focal range as this Nikkor Lens. Love the all in one zooms. Cheers!

[ElementaryWatson_fafo]

I thought people would be reluctant to pay that much for a "soccer mom" lens. I was wrong, it's backordered everywhere.

[DeborahCummins]

Just got it yesterday - haven't tried it yet. Will pair it with my z 6 ii which is an upgrade (I hope) from the D610 and multiple lenses I currently use. Thanks for the helpful video.

[duchang]

I've used it for two days now, initially got on Friday and took it to the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach and train shooting today... love it so far!!! Can't figure out why the HB-114 lens hood does not lock when you flip it around 🤔

[ThroughJoesLens]

I’ve been looking for a focal length aperture comparison for the overlap range with the 24-200mm f4-6.3, i.e. how does the maximum aperture compare at, say, 24, 35, 50, 80, 100, and 200? 🤷🏻‍♂️

[Jviotr]

Wasn’t thinking about this one, but maybe.. I’m going to wait until it goes on sale in 6mos to a year..