While everybody else talk about camera, you get the lens review out. Brilliant move!

Great video. Great lens. Kudos to Nikon for really showing people that their still strong and will remain that way for years to come. With this lens along with the 400, 200-600, and Z9 they are really letting everyone know what their intentions are concerning the Z mount. Great job Nikon. I'm happy to be on board for the ride.

Just a note to say that you make the best Nikon videos. Comprehensive, just the right amount of tech, great photos and videos, just really good.

Wow, what a great day to be a Nikon shooter! 24-120 f/4 S, 100-400 f/4.5-5.6 S, & the updated lens roadmap. Then there's the promise of Z9 features filtering down too. Makes me proud, my team done good. Thanks Nikon.

Thanks for your review. Seems like a great lens to add when it's available. The F-mount 200-500 was tempting but I guess this is a better long term choice but it’s twice the price of the 200-500 so a comparison with the 200-500 would be great

After using Nikon exclusively for 35 years I'm proud of what Nikon is doing, very exciting times! Great info as usual Ricci (thanks), really looking forward to seeing you with the Z9 too !

there is nothing like listening to a humble honest person who knows what he is talking about:

Thank you Ricci, for this video (and all the other videos I watched). Deeply enjoying their wonderful quality and the calmness you bring as well. With regards to this video, like others I am very interested in a comparison of the 100-400m with the 70-200mm + TC 1.4 (at similar focal length) as I happen to own the latter combo.

Thanks for the first look! I'm looking forward to the video on the new Nikkor Z 24-120 f/4 S.

Yay, you can finally start sharing your impression/reviews about the new products. Thanks!

Love your movies Ricci, always informative and honest. Thanks brother.

Thanks for yet another detailed video. I sometimes ago saw your video of 70-200 f2.8 z lens used with a TC, compared to 200-500 and 500 pf. I’d love to see if a Tc son 70-200 is a better match for this lens or this one is better?

Hey Ricci - another great review as we've come to expect & thanks for being one of the few guys to not indulge in click bait on KZfaq!

Thanks for the update. I already have one on order.

Thank you again, Ricci, for sharing your beautiful images, which are great examples of what a talented photographer can achieve! We're at the beginning of a whole new family of lenses that will each have it's own reason for being, and it's own "personality, just like the F-mount lenses do. In my opinion, Nikon is making really smart decisions on balancing tech, function, and price. I'm sincerely enjoying it, and am sooooo excited to get my Z9!

Thank you Ricci for the work you put into these. It has been two months of anticipation after you first released this video, I must have watched this 10 times, I am very anxious awaiting the next installment with a full production unit and more comparisons. I am really wondering if I should get in line for the 100-400 for get a 70-200 and a tc. I don't use the longer focal length often, and comparison at the overlapping lengths would be extremely helpful, especially from you as I trust you at this point to tell us the truth.

Great detailed report. Thanks for the comparison of the long lenses, plus the information of the tele-extenders. Terrific review. 👍😎📸📸📸

Excellent info. I’ve got the Z9 and 100-400mm on pre-order. This info sealed the deal. Just the information I needed.

Great review, Great lens, awesome hoodie ;-). Loving your work!

Great and informative video. What an interesting lens. I'm leaning towards waiting for the 200-600.

Thank you very much, Ricci, for this abolutely fantastic video.

This will be perfect lens for landscape and cityscape. Many thanks mate.

Great review Ricci. I've been wanting to get a look at this lens for several months. I would love to see a comparison of Nikon Z 100-400mm, Tamron 100-400mm and Sigma 100-400mm. For me to answer the question is the Nikon Z 100-400mm worth the price? Looking forward to more reviews.

So excited about this lens. Thanks.

Great video thanks lovely lens as well .🤩😊

A GREAT video. I ordered one. Also ordered a Z9. I have about 20 Nikon cameras. And three Z cameras.

Ricci is the foremost authority when seeking out information on Nikon gear - especially lenses. The no-nonsense delivery of information, coupled with straightforward personal opinions that are well qualified make his videos unique in this space. I have just ordered this lens, after holding out for some time - I think it will be a valuable general purpose tool (especially with the Z1.4TC). Another good application I think, is aviation photography.

I bought this about 3 weeks ago and I'm really happy with sharpness, weight etc. Then, last week Nikon announced the Z 180-600mm! You just can't win.

Thank you for the video. Looked at your recent Z9 videos a few times over, all are outstanding and your channel is now my go to reference for all matters Nikon. A question: How does the sharpness and colour saturation of this lens compare when using the Z7ii and Z9 with the raw files? It is a bit hard to judge on the video as the images taken are different on the two cameras. Thank you.

Thanks so much Ricci! I ordered this from my NPS even before the launch

looks like a lens i want to buy! cheers for a great impressions video

I ordered it yesterday, to replacing my 80-400. I think it`s a great lens for landscape. So thanks a lot for your work and many greets from germany.

Great initial lens review Ricci, I held out on the 70-200 2.8 waiting on this lens. Getting ready to go on the waiting list!

Thanks Ricci, I've been waiting for this lens ever since I saw it on the roadmap. What you've just said and shown us, for me at least, has confirmed my patience will be rewarded, most likely with the 1.4 T/C.

Thanks, Ricci. Now waiting for a 24-120F4 review. 👍

Thanks for the review, sounds like an impressively versatile telezoom, hats off to Nikon, Z9 and 100-400mm, what a killer combo! I was disappointed the 200-600mm development project seems to have been deprioritised. But now, the performance of the 100-400mm + TC1.4 is causing quite a dilemma: to wait for the 200-600 or pre-order the 100-400... looks like you have precisely the same thoughts on the issue: a dedicated tele prime lens is likely to be better suited for wildlife photography but the 100-400mm/TC offers flexibility in the field. Probably smarter to keep renting F-mount teles for the time-being? Choices, choices....

Thanks, nice review. Glad you added the teleconverter info; I will now sell my 80-400 F lenses and pick up this one with a teleconverter!!

Nice one, I've been tempted by this lens for a long time.

Thank you for your video, great as always. I have a 70-200 2.8, so I would like to see the comparison of this lens with teleconverter and the 100-400 please. Thank you 🙂

A very good video. Thank you for sharing this information.

Nice 'first look' video. Thanks Ricci. Now about that Z9 . . .

Very helpful. Thank you.

Great to see you on the ‘Q & A’ session Ricci. Will Synchro VR also work with the teleconverters attached to this lens and the z 70-200/2.8?

Ricci - very, very good your videos. Thank you.

Will wait for it...and 200-600mm as well

Great video! I own the Nikon afs 80-400 mm (the last one). I look forward to the Nikon Z 100-400 mm.

Another great video and honest opinions

Greetings from Thailand. Nice photos, and excellent review.

Thank you very much, Ricci, it was a very nice review. You have solved some of my questions. Thanks!

Great review, Ricci, thank you. Peter

I pre-ordered this lens (+ the Z9, upgrading finally from my D810). For me, I'm ok with "internal cropping" (going into a DX mode) to get more versatility from any lenses I use & thereby keep the aperture range. I'm essentially replacing my Tamron 150-600 G2 with the Z 100-400 (which it'll match in 1.5 DX mode). As you point out, yes I lose MPs, but with the file sizes being so large & editing/enhancing software being so intelligent nowadays, I really don't mind. I'd rather lose some resolution, but keep the true aperture range. I wanted to wait for the 200-600, but Nikon did me a service by pricing this lens the way they did, even for it being a S class lens, I couldn't turn it down. & After seeing this thorough review, I'm excited to get this combo!

Thank you for another great review

Hello Ricci, Great first look.

I always enjoy your reviews. I feel like you are objective and fair.

Hi, love your reviews. I would love to see one of your detailed reviews of image quality between the Nikon F 200-500 f/5.6 and the new Nikon Z 100-400 S.

Thank you for your very helpful videos. Clear and concise and full of information. You are my go to guide now.

The Nikon 500 PF f/5.6 lens is an excellent LIGHT lens. Can you make a video using Z9 + 500 PF lens + FTZ + 1.4 extender and evaluating its performance. Thank you in advance.

Thank you for this review, Ricci! This is the kind of lens I need for my type of photography. I currently shot mostly at zoos, some habitats are rather large especially at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park so animals in those habitats can be far at times. I wholeheartedly love my Z 70-200mm, I sometimes do find myself needing a bit more reach quite a bit. And at the price point especially being S series lens, I know exactly where my tax return for next year will go to!

Brilliant, honest review. Thanks

Fantastic

That video footage at 15:30 is so amazing. Well done!

Superb, Nikon !

Great review! Thank you!

Thanks Ricci for another detailed video. I love your channel since the first videos from the Z6 and Z7 and I hope, that you will be a very long time in the game ;). Your my first choice for Nikon Z content. For me, I think, the 200-600mm will be the better choice. Even the non-S-lenses with Z Mount are pretty well in overall quality. Hopefully the pricepoint of this wont be higher than 2k. All my money is gone now for the Z9 preorder :D.

Im so excited for this lens! Preordered this morning :)

I think this lens would be great for extended landscape work as well, given the extra reach over the 70-200 but still manageable size and weight in the bag. I’ve been thinking about eventually switching over from my F mount kit to the Z system and have had my eye on this along with the new Z 24-120 for awhile now. Paired with a wide angle zoom and a Z7/Z8 this would be an awesome (and expensive) upgrade to my D810. Thanks for the quick review and sample images!

Really nice video with good shots to back it up, thanks and well done! /Rasmus

Excellent review, might have to think about this one as we wait for the 200-600mm lens

Great review as ever thank you. Currently use a Sigma 150 - 600 on my Z6ii. Hoping to go native and ditch the FTZ. Let’s see when the 200 - 600 comes out and how much they both are

The review I have been waiting for

I'm very excited as I should receive my copy today or tomorrow from the pre-order in the U.S. I have the 24-120 f4 on pre-order as well, but was wondering whether to consider the z 70-200 f2.8 as an option as well? Not sure if there is more redundant overlap with this set or would there be enough use cases to for the 2.8 on the 70-200. Not an inexpensive item for sure. Once again, thanks for your reviews and great shots!

Thanks for your video! When I saw the price for the lens I immediately decided to wait for the Z200-600mm, because its not going to be way more expensive. But it will give me that extra range of focal length. I own the Z70-200 and with the Z200-600 I’ll have a seamless range and I’ll cover all needs. Hope Nikon will announce the development very soon.

Excellent video Ricci,

Very helpful! Thanks!

I would love to see it on the Z50 and how it performs. Great information and video! Thanks!

When my daughter was in high school the school competed in crew racing. This would be a great lens for photographing those events as well as field sports. I was looking forward to this lens but now that I’m an old fart I can’t sneak up on the wildlife. This might be a good wildlife for someone who can get close enough. I’ll have to keep using the 200-500 (aww shucks) or maybe get a 500pf that someone sells for the Z400 when it comes out. Thanks for this and all your videos.

Brilliant vid Ricci and one I've been waiting for. From a use case, price point, image quality, focus speed perspective it makes my old F-mount 80-400 version 2 lens look like (and I'm trying to be nice) a polished turd. Nikon shooters can rejoice with such quality tools at a competitive price point.

awesome there Ricci........

Another fantastic video Ricci. I have a question, for landscape and occasional wildlife photography, is it worth investing in 100-400?

Great video review. I’ve always liked my 80-400 F mount and have never had any issues as every photo is tack sharp. I’ll pass on this one for my Z I’ll just use it on the FTZ adapter with just as good results. Most versatile lens in my bag is the 80-400

Great video. I will wait until we will see Z9 AF at more affordable body and this lens might be my first.

Hi Ricci, thank you for another great video. Please make a video to compare and advise between getting this lens or the 500 PF. Are they equally sharp? Equally tough? Thank you!!!

Thanks for the look into this lens. As a relative newcomer to Nikon and Z-mount world I see this or the 200-600 mm the other lens I am going to invest. I would really aprreciate If you would take this lend and eventually the 200-600 mm to an airshow with jet fighters and warbirds and share your experiences.

The bokeh seems stunningly good in these samples! Overall this lens seems to be an incredible performer across the board.

How would this lens do with the 2x tc? I know it would stop down quite a lot, but would be interested in picture quality. Great review!!! Thanks!

awesome information...any ideas for what type of lens to use in an air show environment....thank you for all your educational tutorials

Hello Ricci, very useful video - thank you for your work. Have you noticed any differences in the AF speed compared to the 500mm 5.6 prime? I am about to make my decidion which one to go for very soon and if there is no difference in AF qualitiy (tracking) I will go for the 500mm. Thanks for any feedback

Interesting lens and thanks for the review. How does the z9 focus speed compare to z7II? I have the z7II and D5, not sure if I want to keep the z7II because of how much different the usability there is between the two cameras.

I can't wait to hear your analysis of the 100-400 s compared to the 500 mm PF because I'm in the same predicament for small birds. 560 f/8 or 500 f/5.6 ? Thanks and see you soon.

Thank you so much for all your video ! What about a comparaison with the afs 300mm f4e pf which is certainly too short but extremly transportable? I am (was) travelling a lot !!!

I’m loving all this Nikon KZfaq saturation! Requested questions...Nikon U.K. has the Z9 max iso at 102k DPreview has 25k, which is correct and has the expeed 7 produced a better low light performance than the Z7ii please? Previously you reviewed the 2x teleconverter as excellent, especially on the 70-200, but has this lens changed this view. Is the 2x, merely better than the F mounts version? Thx.

At some stage could you compare the 100-400 vs the 70-200 with a TC - already have the 70-200 and feel that the TC would be the smarter investment (accepting that it only gets the 70-200 to the base range of the 100-400.) Totally appreciate its use case based and mine would be the extra reach when 200 is just not enough but maybe not used enough to warrant the price of the dedicated lens. Curious about picture quality between the two scenarios for wildlife

Ricci, thank you for sharing your expertise! I depend on your information to get the most out my Nikon gear. Have you had a chance to compare the 500pf with the Z 100-400 + 1.4TC . I’m in desperate need for more reach while maintaining the flexibility of hand held. Cheers!

I'm glad Nikon has finally released this lens. I already have a 70-200 f/2.8 for my F-mount cameras, but I want something longer for my Z6 and potentially Z9 if I decide to go all in on it.

I used this lens at UFC 267 and I just wanna say it's incredible! Ordered one immediately after.

Hi Ricci .. Great insight & Lens ! 👊🏼 .. So when d’you think we’ll have a Z9 to test it out?

Maybe I missed it, but can you compare the speed of focussing of this lens at 400mm with other lenses, in particular the 500mm f/5.6? Thanks for your thoughts (still on the fence about buying it or using my 500mm f/5.6 on hopefully my Z9).

Also waiting on the 200-600 !!! 400 is short. Yet it seems a very good lens!!!

Hello Ricci, a very good video about this new lens. I like also,the comparison regarding the other F-mount lenses. What about the 70-300? I know it is shorter but it is similar to the aperture. Also the 70-300 P is much lighter. What do you think? Thank you for your answer and the video.

I'm only 8 seconds in, and I'm already typing "Thank you for posting this review!" I've been waiting for this lens for so long.