Nikon NIKKOR User manual

©2021 Nikon Corporation
SB1L01(11)
7MMA7611-01 En
• Read this document thoroughly before using the product.
• To ensure proper use of the product, be sure to read “For Your Safety” (page 5).
• After reading this document, keep it readily accessible for future reference.
Reference Guide
NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S

Table of Contents
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Before You Begin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
For Your Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Using the Lens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Parts of the Lens: Names and Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Attachment and Removal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
The Lens Info Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Panel Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Attaching and Removing the Lens Hood. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Using the Tripod Collar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Vibration Reduction (VR). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Precautions for Use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Lens Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Technical Notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Cameras with AF-Assist Illuminators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Using the Lens on Cameras with a Built-in Flash. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
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Notices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
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Introduction
Before You Begin
Before using this product, please read these instructions carefully. You will also
need to consult the documentation provided with the camera.
• This lens is intended exclusively for use with mirrorless cameras featuring a
Nikon Z mount.
• Update the camera firmware to the latest version. With earlier versions, the
camera may fail to detect the lens correctly and some features may not be
available. The latest version of the camera firmware can be downloaded from
the Nikon Download Center at the URL below.
https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/
No reproduction in any form of this document, in whole or in part (except for
brief quotation in critical articles or reviews), may be made without written
authorization from NIKON CORPORATION.
4Before You Begin

For Your Safety
To prevent damage to property or injury to yourself or to others, read “For Your
Safety” in its entirety before using this product.
After reading these safety instructions, keep them readily accessible for future
reference.
WARNING: Failure to observe the precautions marked with this icon
could result in death or severe injury.
CAUTION: Failure to observe the precautions marked with this icon
could result in injury or property damage.
WARNING
Do not disassemble or modify this product. Do not touch internal parts
that become exposed as the result of a fall or other accident.
Failure to observe these precautions could result in electric shock or other
injury.
Should you notice any abnormalities such as the product producing
smoke, heat, or unusual odors, immediately disconnect the camera power
source.
Continued operation could result in fire, burns or other injury.
5For Your Safety

WARNING
Keep dry. Do not handle with wet hands.
Failure to observe these precautions could result in fire or electric shock.
Do not use this product in the presence of flammable dust or gas such as
propane, gasoline or aerosols.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in explosion or fire.
Do not directly view the sun or other bright light source through the lens.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in visual impairment.
Keep this product out of reach of children.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury or product malfunction.
In addition, note that small parts constitute a choking hazard. Should a child
swallow any part of this product, seek immediate medical attention.
Do not handle with bare hands in locations exposed to extremely high or
low temperatures.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in burns or frostbite.
For Your Safety
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CAUTION
Do not leave the lens pointed at the sun or other strong light sources.
Light focused by the lens could cause fire or damage to product’s internal
parts. When shooting backlit subjects, keep the sun well out of the frame.
Sunlight focused into the camera when the sun is close to the frame could
cause fire.
Do not leave the product where it will be exposed to extremely high
temperatures, for an extended period such as in an enclosed automobile
or in direct sunlight.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or product malfunction.
Do not transport cameras or lenses with tripods or similar accessories
attached.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury or product malfunction.
For Your Safety
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Using the Lens
Parts of the Lens: Names and Functions
The parts of the lens are listed below.
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Lens hood mounting mark
Use when attaching the lens hood.
“Attaching and Removing the Lens Hood” (p.27)
Zoom ring
Rotate the ring to zoom in or out.
Focal length scale
Determine the approximate focal length when zooming the lens in or out.
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Focal length mark
Determine the approximate focal length when zooming the lens in or out.
Focus ring
Use for manual focus.
• When focusing using autofocus, you can adjust focus manually by
rotating the ring while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway;
after focusing, press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down
to shoot.
Display button (DISP)
Save settings or choose the information shown in the lens info panel.
“The Lens Info Panel” (p.23), “Panel Options” (p.25)
Parts of the Lens: Names and Functions
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Lens info panel
View focus distance, depth of field, and other information.
“The Lens Info Panel” (p.23), “Panel Options” (p.25)
Control ring
Rotate to adjust a setting such as [Aperture] or [Exposure compensation]
assigned using the camera. For more information, see the description of
[Custom control assignment], [Custom controls], or [Custom controls
(shooting)] in the documentation provided with the camera.
Lens rotation index
Use when rotating the camera to shoot in landscape (“wide”) or portrait
(“tall”) orientation.
“Using the Tripod Collar” (p.29)
Parts of the Lens: Names and Functions
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Tripod collar ring rotation index
Use when rotating the camera to shoot in landscape (“wide”) or portrait
(“tall”) orientation.
“Using the Tripod Collar” (p.29)
Tripod collar ring
“Using the Tripod Collar” (p.29)
Lens mounting mark
Use when mounting the lens on the camera.
“Attachment and Removal” (p.20)
Parts of the Lens: Names and Functions
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Rubber lens-mount gasket
Helps prevent the ingress of water droplets or dust along the surfaces
where the lens and camera meet when the lens is mounted on the
camera. *
There is no guarantee that the gasket is completely proof against the
ingress of water droplets or dust in all circumstances.
CPU contacts
Used to transfer data to and from the camera.
Parts of the Lens: Names and Functions
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L-Fn2 button (×4)
Press to perform a function assigned using the camera. For more
information, see the description of [Custom control assignment],
[Custom controls], or [Custom controls (shooting)] in the documentation
provided with the camera.
L-Fn button
Press to perform a function assigned using the camera. For more
information, see the description of [Custom control assignment],
[Custom controls], or [Custom controls (shooting)] in the documentation
provided with the camera.
Parts of the Lens: Names and Functions
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Lens rotation index (90°)
Use when rotating the camera to shoot in landscape (“wide”) or portrait
(“tall”) orientation.
“Using the Tripod Collar” (p.29)
Tripod collar ring rotation index (90°)
Use when rotating the camera to shoot in landscape (“wide”) or portrait
(“tall”) orientation.
“Using the Tripod Collar” (p.29)
Parts of the Lens: Names and Functions
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Tripod collar ring attachment screw
Fix the tripod collar ring in place.
“Using the Tripod Collar” (p.29)
Security slot (for anti-theft cable)
Attach a third-party anti-theft cable. For more information, see the
documentation provided with the cable.
Tripod collar mounting foot
“Using the Tripod Collar” (p.29)
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Focus limit switch
Choose the autofocus range.
•FULL: Choose to focus on subjects at any distance between 0.75 m
(2.46 ft) and ∞.
•∞ – 3 m: Focus is limited to distances of 3 m (9.85 ft) and more. Select
this option for faster focusing if your subject will always be at distance of
at least 3 m (9.85 ft).
Focus-mode switch
Choose a focus mode.
•A: Autofocus
•M: Manual focus
Note that regardless of the setting chosen, focus must be adjusted
manually when manual focus mode is selected using camera controls.
Parts of the Lens: Names and Functions
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Lens hood
Lens hoods block stray light that would otherwise cause flare or ghosting.
They also serve to protect the lens.
“Attaching and Removing the Lens Hood” (p.27)
Lens hood alignment mark
Use when attaching the lens hood.
“Attaching and Removing the Lens Hood” (p.27)
Lens hood lock mark
Use when attaching the lens hood.
“Attaching and Removing the Lens Hood” (p.27)
Lens hood lock release button
Use when removing the lens hood.
“Attaching and Removing the Lens Hood” (p.27)
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Tripod collar
Use when attaching a tripod to the camera on which the lens is mounted.
“Using the Tripod Collar” (p.29)
Tripod collar lock release
Use when removing the tripod collar from the tripod collar mounting foot.
“Using the Tripod Collar” (p.29)
Tripod collar lock screw
Secure the tripod collar after attaching it to the tripod collar mounting foot.
“Using the Tripod Collar” (p.29)
Parts of the Lens: Names and Functions
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Lens cap (front cap)
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Lens cap (rear cap)
Parts of the Lens: Names and Functions
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Attachment and Removal
Attaching the Lens
Turn the camera off, remove the body cap, and detach
the rear lens cap.
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