Nikon 28-400 VR EPIC SUPERZOOM Here! | Stills & Video | First LOOK I LIGHT, SMALL & More |Matt Irwin

[@MattIrwinPhotography]

Hi all, at timecode 3.40-3.46 the aperture reads f/5.6, it should read f/8.

[@Joseph-iu6ip]

25 minutes ago I didn’t even know I needed this. I was kind of hoping Nikon wasn’t getting any of my money this year, but here we go. 😁

[@MattIrwinPhotography]

Sorry Joe :), It is really good !!!

[@tectoramia-sz1lu]

Same here, more expense.... I still have my old Tamron 18 - 400, and that is still a good lens.

[@arnoldattard1146]

Wow

[@boceskia]

It means that Nikon marketing works on you :)

[@Joseph-iu6ip]

@@boceskia yeah, that’s the joke Sherlock Jog on.

[@kirillKKD]

This is an amazing lens, in conjunction with the 14-24 it covers all the needs of a landscape and travel photographer, and also makes it possible to photograph birds and animals during the day without carrying heavy specialized lenses with you. And all this at a surprisingly low weight.

[@WaterfallJoe]

Combine it with a Z 17-28 and you've got a 17-400mm all covered

[@Damon_Mah]

@@WaterfallJoe or 14-30/4

[@jozosaravanja1626]

Add small and cheap 40mm f2 and you got something compact and for low light as well. Or even 20mm F2.8 from viltrox if you are on budget and don't want to add money for Nikon 20mm f1.8 (and since getting 20mm I barely use my 16-35mm. it's that good). Very happy with 40mm as daily lens as well.

[@jaegerschtulmann]

Camera companies are so smart, they let all youtubers do the promotional work for them without paying a cent!

[@k3n12ock]

Agree, all the while giving the youtubers things to create content with

[@kamurray82]

That shot of the tram at 400mm was seriously impressive. I didn't think this lens was real, I thought it was just a rumour and nothing else. Great all-rounder by the looks of it!

[@MattIrwinPhotography]

Cheers yes, wonderful all-rounder

[@Calderonvideo]

Nikon recovering the entry level and the casual shooter with this lens.

[@haofu]

pro shooter also like it!

[@MattIrwinPhotography]

Hi all join me in the comments for a chat about this first exciting lens from Nikon in 2024 !!!

[@WaterfallJoe]

Hopefully the first of many amazing new Z products this year

[@MattIrwinPhotography]

@@WaterfallJoe I hope so !!!! , cracking start

[@neil.dickinson]

Just loving being in the Nikon ecosystem. So, so exciting. Go Nikon!

[@nsriv225]

Right from the opening shot, this is incredible. Was waiting on this since it was first rumored, next purchase for sure!

[@MattIrwinPhotography]

Brilliant, enjoy !!! Which body will you couple it with? Cheers Matt

[@johnbranham9756]

One wouldn't think that a lens with this range and sharpness, together with the size would be possible, but here we are. Nikon continues to produce quality lenses while thinking of practicality for every situation.

[@Deletirium]

I don't even have a camera, and I was already price shopping this before I realized ehat I was doing.

[@JessDemant]

Superzoom has also been made by others, but not as such a small lens, so it's great that Nikon came up with it. Of course, you don't get everything with such a lens, but there will surely be many who can see a purpose with this lens 👍

[@brianeibisch6025]

I have the Tamron 18-400 DX lens (so 27-600mmFF equiv) attached to my D5600. This is my “immediate” go to lens. Now this new Nikon lens at 28-400 on FULL FRAME should be an absolute winner for every photographer. Just think, on a Z7,8,9 cropped down, in half, in post and you’ve got something of an 800mm shot with reasonable levels of megapixels. What a friggin’ winner!! Coupled with better image stabilisation having IBIS instead of VR … WOW!! Of course, if you want to do a strict portrait shot you can always rip out the “Plena” from your bag or if you are poor like me you can race for the F mount 85mm F1.8 G. But seriously, this new lens should be on most photographers mind now that the 28-400mm has been produced by Nikon and revealed to the World by Matt. Cheers

[@ted1907]

Matt, based on your review of the 24-200 Z lens my travel photography has been brilliant. With the 28-400 Z and your review there will be many more opportunities for wild birds and animals on our travels. The Z8 will love this lens! Thanks!

[@sidvicious3129]

Nikon is killing, the lens production, the purchase of RED, they are full steam ahead!!!

[@WaterfallJoe]

Go Nikon! So amazing to see this. Yet another innovative development from Nikon. This could be an ultimate addition to my camera bag for when I don't want to deal with swapping lenses

[@MattIrwinPhotography]

Fantastic Joe, what body will you place it on? Cheers Matt

[@WaterfallJoe]

@@MattIrwinPhotography I have a Z6ii as well as a Z30, this would be quite a lens to mount on a Z30 🤣

[@duncanwallace7760]

It's pretty amazing how sharp it is given its a 28-400mm.

[@SwanSycorax]

Fantastic. I had to look to make sure it wasn't April 1st!!!! Nikon are really producing some amazing glass.

[@MattIrwinPhotography]

It is the real deal, and a fine one at that :)

[@xavidub]

Definitely getting this. One of the most useful lenses made. I loved the 28-300 and this is better.

[@artsilva]

This may be the one lens that will keep my Z5 in my travel or everyday grab-and-go bag

[@marieta.s]

A few days ago I read in the comments of one of your videos that this lens was going to be released soon and I didn’t believe it. Today the first video that was recommended to me was your video. This is really amazing. I was considering buying the 24-200mm and now I need to rethink my decision and make up my mind. 😃

[@mitchellmysliwiecphotography]

This is going to be great for hikes!

[@josephsworkshop75]

Very cool lens. Certainly great for travel. Thanks for the review Matt. Stellar images. Nice work.

[@baconcrusader8382]

"It's the size of a beer can..." LOL, okay Drop Bear, maybe a Fosters :P

[@jackshepherd6276]

Yup, just when I thought I had enough, along comes Matt with another unexpected bombshell moment...😆

[@fanfair1813]

I had to check the date to make sure it wasn't the 1st of April. This is a game changer for a band/Live music photographer

[@MattIrwinPhotography]

It is 100% real !!! :)

[@user-qe7gw4yv7y]

On 1st of April they will launch a 10-800mm F0.95 for sure.

[@Digmen1]

That video of the boat at night was amazing.

[@MattIrwinPhotography]

Cheers, was a great night out !!!

[@philippearnould4181]

Merci pour cette présentation, c’est toujours avec plaisir que je regarde tes vidéos, depuis la france

[@MattIrwinPhotography]

Merci beaucoup et j'apprécie vraiment que vous me rejoigniez ici, bravo Matt

[@antonoat]

Nikon make cameras , lenses and yes they know what they are doing! 👏😀👍

[@Expat_Eva]

Really impressed with the night time shots. Especially with the aperture limitations. No hesitations on pre-ordering after seeing your video. It will be a perfect travel/hiking/scouting/'just in case' one lens solution for me. If the quality and sharpness is anything like the 24-200mm I'll be over the moon.

[@MattIrwinPhotography]

Sounds perfect for your use-cases Eva :)

[@msenquiz]

Going to Australia and New Zealand in November this will be a perfect travel lens for such destinations. I have the Z 24-200mm and I am very satisfied with the performance of that lens. But due to the opportunity of photographing such a variety of wildlife without having to carry the Z 400mm f/4.5, this lens will be just perfect! Thanks for such a detailed review Matt!

[@ThomasHalways]

Wow, Nikon really makes inroads to restore its market share. I also use a Canon and for my lightweight R8 I got the 24-240, what is a similar concept 'one-feets-all', but that lens is extremely bulky and makes the combo with R8 very front heavy. This 28-400 Nikkor seems to be ingenious and unique indeed.

[@AleksandarGospic]

This lens was my wet dream since the rumors started, cause I need it for my hiking and biking trips, when my 150-600mm is simply not an option because of its size and weight. Many times I don't use it even if it is the backpack, cause it is annoying and time consuming to stop, take it out of the backpack, change it, take a shot and put it back into the backpack. I used to have 28-300mm but sadly dropped it once and it broke beyond the repair. I miss it very much cause now my only walk around lens is 24-120mm and 120 is way to short for many situations. I was bit worried and disappointed when I saw that this new Z 28-400 really is f/8, cause I was hoping for f/6.3, but yeah, for such a range in such a small body it was bit unrealistic to expect f/6.3. But I think my concerns about F/8 have been largely removed by your excellent review. 24-200 f/4 was my previous favorite for the first Z lens, but 400mm is just irresistible, so this will probably be the first lens that I'll buy when I finally find enough money to switch to Z.

[@lawrose4]

What a surprise! I still use a 28-300 3.5-5.6 F Mount with the FTZ adaptor on my Nikon Z6II, and find it to be my favorite lens for not just range, but for color and overall punch. It's fine with low light, too. I know this runs against modern reviews of that lens which have just about pronounced it obsolete, but I keep using it over my 24-70 4.0 S and the 35 and 50 S 1.8s. So I am very much looking forward to seeing more of this lens! I doubt I would spend $1,299 to get another 100mm over what I use now, but consumeritis might get me eventually because it is lighter weight and no FTZ adaptor would be needed. Staying tuned, thanks for the review!

[@MichaelSeneschal]

Always great videos and love your perspective on all this gear. This lens is very tempting, because I can see it as a wonderful casual lens, as well as family vacation / travel lens.

[@wompas5070]

that compression is absolutely stunning in the city!

[@malekith13]

and there i was thinking about taking a 24-200 for when i'm hiking and things like that, nikon i think i fell in love with you again ^^

[@Damon_Mah]

both are good

[@dominiclester3232]

Excellent Matt, thanks! Love your Outros...(classy endings)

[@MattIrwinPhotography]

Cheers Dominic, thanks for watching until the end. Love to get a little filmmaking in there !!

[@bubbavonbraun]

A great travel lens.. reminds me of my 28-300 F lens. my walk about goto.

[@johnfromconnecticut]

Great review; lots of useful information! Nikon better order some lumber, because at the rate this thing is going to fly off the shelf, they better have big shelves. This will be a supremely useful lens for many hobbyists, travelers, hikers, and sports-dads-and-moms. My one lens walkaround needs are met by the fantastic 24-120 and my long end is covered by the 180-600 so I have very little use for a 28-400 but it is great that Nikon is giving us so many options.

[@mizachs]

I would have many reasons to buy this lens. I already have 24-200mm and Sigma 100-400mm via ftz. Birds, sports videos & landscapes mostly. On my Z5 there's a 4K crop on video. :)

[@laurelb8372]

Have similar kit, this lens looks very tempting

[@Pointy000]

Thanks for another great video and review Matt. I have a trip planned to South Africa in September and I was planning on taking my Z9 and D5 with 500pf and maybe the 24-120 f mount and 70-200 f2.8....This had given me pause to think maybe this lens and the Z9 will be all I need.

[@MattIrwinPhotography]

Certainly one way to ensure you carry lens weight. :) ✈️

[@SirIronJim]

This is the EXACT Lens that I'm looking for, I'm heading to Jamaica in July, and was planning on taking my 24-120 or 24-200 Lens, this 28-400 in my opinion would cover every range I could possibly need. Hopefully, this Lens will be on sale soon. Jim

[@MattIrwinPhotography]

I think it will be out within a month or so Based on the comments here I think it is going to be very popular !!!

[@alecthomasphoto]

Very Impressive lens! Super price! And as usual, and exceptional review by Mr. Irwin.

[@MattIrwinPhotography]

Many thanks!

[@epicdream]

Reminds me of one of my favourite old AIS lenses, the 50-300mm f4.5 (except that one is the size of a house). Thanks for the review!

[@MattIrwinPhotography]

My pleasure!

[@stefanopiovani5253]

Great review Matt! Using a 24-200 since one year on a Z6II body, 100% satisfied all env, but wildlife shots is a limit in some travel occasions, this 28-400 will surely cover the gap... very interesting!

[@beegee2234]

Matt....you are an exceptional salesman!!! It's a masterful compromise. I would buy this ,double the weight, double the price if it had internal focus, fixed f4 and accept a lesser level of optical performance.

[@ken9576]

This looks like a great lens for me. Nice for air travel, but has Nikon not heard I’m trying to save money this year 😅

[@MattIrwinPhotography]

LOL

[@GlasscityAl]

Nice and as always great video I always look for your reviews Thanks for sharing with us this is a must grab lens for my collection I'm gonna take this to Chicago and get some stills and video with it!

[@MattIrwinPhotography]

My pleasure, thanks so much for being here and watching :). What body will you throw it on? Cheers Matt

[@GlasscityAl]

@@MattIrwinPhotography I have the z9 but I also have the z6 I’ll bring that on along try them both

[@johnd5244]

Well that has mixed things up! It looks fantastic! Perfect travel lens. The new lens hood is a interesting move also. Nikon is definitely full of surprises! I think I’ll see my Z50 and a carbon monopod I have to offset the cost of this! And thanks Matt for sharing that delicious looking lunch. I am so hungry now. Did you see the new 3 legged things new ultra plates that come in orange? More orange bling for your Zf.

[@BURN447]

As a Motorsport Photographer this is definitely an attractive option for trackside shooting. 100% something I'd consider adding to my kit to replace my 200-500 f/5.6 and still be able to catch close action

[@MattIrwinPhotography]

Yes of course brilliant for motorsport, what body would you attach it with?

[@BURN447]

@@MattIrwinPhotographyCurrently my main body is a Z7, I've got the 24-70 and 70-200 S lenses, so this would be super nice to round out the kit with something that won't require a lot of lens swapping

[@stephencross6474]

I’ll be using it on my Zf..Z8..Z9..Z50… and Z7II(once it’s repaired) in the process of retiring for the 3rd after knee replacement surgery week… excited

[@MattIrwinPhotography]

@@stephencross6474 Hey Stephen sorry to hear about your knee, good luck with the surgery :)

[@willardkennedy6021]

Great overview--thanks. Have preordered. Have the 24-200 which I love but this looks like a great lens for travel and general walk around.

[@mikewilliams4628]

I like this lens. Thanks for another great first look video.

[@tomredman745]

Thanks Matt! Gotta have one for Travel and Hiking!!!

[@MattIrwinPhotography]

Which body will you put it on Tom? :)

[@tomredman745]

I went from a Zfc last year that I took to Brazil with an old 24-200VR. I was very pleased with the results, but I wanted IBIS, subject recognition and some other new options etc. This new Zf is great for travel and I’m shooting an 28-300 Fmt plus a 14-30 Z. The 28-300 is pretty heavy and I have the 28-400 on order. I will also carry a 17-35 f4. Together, they’ll reduce the size, weight and should make a great travel kit. I have a Z8 & Z9 for serious work with Z & S lenses, but I don’t want to bang them around anymore hiking, fishing, hunting, camping and back-packing with them. Great Videos Matt! I really enjoy the information and your presentations!!!

[@zygmuntziokowski7877]

Matt thanks for the review. I do like that it is a full frame lens.

[@umarriaz1697]

Another great review Matt, thank you. Nikon continues to surprise and excel!

[@brochg]

I shoot the wonderful Nikkor 18-300 on my NIkon D7500, and this is a VERY interesting lens! I'm goin to keep my eye on it!

[@kencawley3121]

Mine just arrived. Can’t wait to get out and put it through its paces.

[@chrislognshot]

base on price would be good replacement for 150-600mm sigma c lens. give short and long end during daytime shoot sports

[@snowcat20]

Daaamn this lens makes me crazy jealous! I was waiting for an ultrazoom for my Panasonic S1R and was EXTREMELY UPSET with 28-200 they've produced - no wide enough nor long enough... Grrrr... And then Nikon creates THIS - A TRUE ULTRAZOOM! OMG I would love having such a lens!

[@BudBetz]

Matt, bought my first DSLR in 2015. It was a Nikon D7200 and an AFS 18-300mm f3.5-6.3 DX lens. I absolutely loved the combo. Sharp photos, wide and long at the same time, and it did everything! Late 2019 I bought a Z6 and a Z 24-70mm S and basically haven't looked back. Anxious to get a look at the 28-400. Your review has peaked my curiosity. I have many S Line primes and zooms. Don't know if I'll get one, but sure would like to give it a test run for a few days. It would be great on a Z8 or Z6II (I have one). Thanks Mate for the review and the good work you. This Yank is looking forward to your next bobble with Ricci and Seth! Cheers!!!

[@JRodPhotoArt]

Very cool lens. I have the 28-200mm Hmm, I think I still want this one!

[@lukes5533]

Great review, thanks Matt 👍

[@MattIrwinPhotography]

Cheers Luke, it was actually a lot of fun to work with, a really competent lens, the VR and IBIS synchro is crazy good !!!

[@mozzman]

It appears as though Nikon is determined to make a birder out of you yet, Matt. I'm not at the stage where I want to reduce my kit to just a single lens, even for travel, but it's a heck of an option for those that want to travel light. Who am I kidding, stop tempting me Nikon, just stop it already.

[@MattIrwinPhotography]

LOL, yes and yes, oh and yes !!!!

[@techsuvara]

My god, everyone posted about this at the exact same minute. I even had sales emails from outlets the same time... lol.

[@jaswantsidhu4556]

Great review 👍

[@pjimmbojimmbo1990]

I miss my walkaround 28-300, this might be a replacement

[@gbye007]

Great every man lens. It's certainly a very travel-friendly option versus the 100-400 Z.

[@MattIrwinPhotography]

Cheer Geoff, how have you been? :)

[@gbye007]

@MattIrwinPhotography I'm well Matt. You're lookin' good yourself.

[@exert2020]

Fantastic video!

[@blythewarland5459]

Wow matt thats pretty stunning

[@nelsonvazchillout]

Thanks for the video Matt. Great images (as always!). I own the 24-200 and saying that this lens is similar in size is an overstatement. The 24-200 is not as large and long, not to mention its extension, and weights 15% less or so, but yes, it maxs out at 200mm. As a travel lens I guess the new 28-400 should be amazing, but I'm still not convinced with the f/8, particularly when it starts at 200mm. Yes we do have IBIS coupled with the lens' internal VR, and ultimately it's just a stop higher than 6.3, but even that is already too much of a push. Remembering my less-than-ideal F mount 28-300 wide open at f/5.6 on the 300mm range, which somehow I wish it could translate in terms of aperture performance to the Z mount. I guess f/8 starting at 200mm makes it a no-go for me. But I can see the value proposition for traveling and if bright sunny days were exclusively my thing this would be a no-brainer.

[@MattIrwinPhotography]

Hi Nelson, thanks very much. As for size, 0.8cm difference in the girth, 2.75cm difference in height When fitting into my world / bags / use cases, makes them pretty similar, both lenses will find the same spot in my bag. Not like a 70-200, 100-400, Plena, 85nn 1.2 etc, which will all require a different spot :) 24-200 DIMENSIONS (D X L) (MM) 76.5 mm x 114 mm 24-400 DIMENSIONS (D X L) (MM) 84.5 mm x 141.5 mm

[@defender1961]

For walk around and travel with low weight this will be perfect. Combined with a 14-30 or 17-28 - what else do you need? Thanks a lot for sharing Matt.

[@ArsenijeRadenovic]

Or simply get viltrox 20mm and be really lightweight

[@keithsandercock1412]

Great review .... but in the meantime I will stick to my 28-300 mm and the FTZii

[@eric.ko.]

oh crap. That is amazing!

[@MattIrwinPhotography]

Cracker All-rounder lens !!!

[@musiqueetmontagne]

Thanks Matt for this video. I would like a light weight long lens for hiking in the mountains to compliment my Z14-24 f2.8 and Z24-120 f4 on a Z8. This lens would give ,for my use, an f8, 200-400mm reach with a weight of 725 grams. The 100-400 S would be perfect but almost twice the weight and at nearly 70 weight is important for mountain hikes. I just wonder if the image quality, especially resolution, is good enough?

[@stephencross6474]

Gonna add it to my arsenal

[@MattIrwinPhotography]

BOOOOOM !!!! 💯

[@ericerickson6537]

I sure wish they wouldn’t have introduced this lens, now I feel I need it?

[@truthseeker6804]

Nice range i look forward to similar in the canon rf mount, with USM fast focusing motor hopefully starts at 24mm

[@emmakliu]

Love your Nikon enthusiasm Matt! Keep up the great work. I'm waiting on the 180-600, as I have the 24-200. Now I need to consider this instead, for travel. Ugh, Nikon!

[@TheFlyingDogFish]

That's not a superzoom, it's a superduperzoom.

[@Telly26]

I’m so pumped for this lens!! Great review!

[@MattIrwinPhotography]

Thanks Telly, what cam will you use it on? Cheers Matt

[@Telly26]

@@MattIrwinPhotographyI’m buying this once I get the Nikon Zf. I’m currently a DX shooter on the Nikon Z fc. I was hesitant on going full frame because I love that DX 50-250mm lens (good range and light weight), no worries now with this new super zoom. I can’t believe it’s less than 750 grams! Insane!

[@MattIrwinPhotography]

@@Telly26 great plan !! 😀

[@ian-nz-2000]

One word: blimey!

[@PvMLad]

8k downsampled to 4k means you capture with 32mp of the sensor and compress to 8mp, instead of only capturing with 8mp to start with. It's as if each of your pixels was 4x the size, taking in 4x as much light. So it's a must for getting the least noise in low light. It's like the difference between iso 1600 and iso 6400.

[@photographydiscourse1185]

Nice review Matt! -PD

[@ihknilsen]

I would like to have this as a vacation lens.

[@perfectfutures]

This lens does look to be a stunner. I know it will compete with the 24-200, but at the larger size, price and lacking that 4mm wide angle (which will mean a lot more on DX), I'm not sure it's really an apples to apples comparison. Still, seeing you zoom in, revealing that colour and sharpness... I can see this being chosen for a long lens by many. It's almost shocking how light and small it is when compared to the 100-400 lenses out there, many of which I've looked at, but passed by just because they're so 'inconvenient'. Well, things have certainly changed with this and the fact it's a full frame lens is truly impressive.

[@mamonakh]

Amazing lens! I wish I can buy this lens instead of 24-200 couple of years ago.

[@kellysong1419]

Thank you for a great video!! Would love to know the f value through the different mm. And comparison between 24-120 / 28-400. Thanks again!!

[@MattIrwinPhotography]

If I get to hold onto it a little long, or get another copy soon, I will do both those things, I can tell you it is at f/8 at 200mm

[@quikee9195]

Great lens, but my favorite super-zoom is still the E-mount Tamron 28-200 f/2.8-5.6, which I use for travelling. I hope Tamron releases it one day for Z mount (and Nikon is not holding that back).

[@edmovinon135]

Awesome!! I always loved my 28 to 300.

[@johnforbes4795]

Drat! Just when I thought I didn't "need" another lens, you had to show me this one. 😀😀

[@Jimbojam]

I had this lens for a week: I really enjoyed it. I sent it back tho, not because it was bad in any way, but because it was bigger and more than I needed, plus $1300. my 24-200mm is much smaller and lighter, goes wider and cost me $500. I did some comparison tests and the 28-400mm wasn't any sharper, even compared to my AF-P 70-300mm that I use with the FTZ adapter. I wasn't using the 400mm end as much as I thought I would and could I also just crop some of the 200mm shots from the other lens? its a nice thing, and nikon is doing great things with these Z lenses. if you want wide plus telephoto, and want just one lens - this could be the ticket. thanks for the video!

[@ath3263]

Perfect for travel lens from landscape to tele

[@tectorama]

I'm just about to take delivery of one of these.

[@Digmen1]

Wow. This is amazing.

[@dansoto3791]

I have the 28-200 and have enjoyed using it for travel. Your video and stills look better than what I have from the 28-200...I think I'll trade in the old and get this one!

[@Vromiaris778]

If I end up staying in Nikon… I’ll get this since 90% of my photography is travel.

[@AshBashSneakers]

What!!!!!! That’s insane

[@pierreblattner4527]

incredible!

[@chrisogrady28]

I would love one of these as a walk around lens, I'll take acceptable quality across the range over super wide aperture. Being able to get usable shots at 400 with this is crazy. I do wish you could get a range like this as a no holds barred S version. A bigger heavier version that was maybe an f/2.8-f/5.6, would be stunning.

[@eddieagha5851]

Love my Nikkor 28-300 F mount. Thrilled that Nikon has done one better for the Z mount! Great video. Thanks!

[@richardwarren4031]

I was having enough problems trying to decide if the 24-200 was going to be my next lens. And then this - and the 50mm f/1.2! Waaaahh!!!