Nikon 28-400 VR EPIC SUPERZOOM Here! | Stills & Video | First LOOK I LIGHT, SMALL & More |Matt Irwin
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The first lens for 2024 from Nikon, this amazing all-rounder, the NIKKOR Z 28-400 f/4-8 VR is almost a lens for everyone, and almost every use case.
** Correction ** At timecode 3.40-3.46 the aperture reads f/5.6, it should read f/8.
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00:00 The FULL FRAME Superzoom
00:32 Intro 28-400
00:48 What can you do with it?
01:20 FIRST IN CLASS lens
01:38 What is the magnification
01:50 Compared to 24-120
02:00 Compared to 24-200
02:40 How much does it weigh
02:54 Full ‘tech spec’
03:04 Talking Synchro VR video from the field
03:38 Compared to ’S’ class
04:15 Weather sealing?
04:25 Telescoping lens
05:30 Let’s talk F-stops
05:58 Let’s talk VR and IBIS
06:40 What do you get in APS-C (DX)?
07:08 What about the Z8 / Z9 2.3x crop?
07:50 Pricing
08:00 More night time images, smooth zoom and stability
08:43 Who is NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR lens for?
09:39 Extreme close up of a bird
09:50 Compared to the 400mm f/4.5
10:35 White-faced Heron on camera !!
11:35 Looking at images in Capture One
12:20 Looking into the sun
12:35 Using the NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR as a content creator
12:59 More images in Capture One
14:51 Buttons Switches Ring and controls, and how is the build quality
15:15 Focus Breathing
15:50 Night images handheld in Capture One
16:25 Taylor Swift was here !!!
16:45 Minimum focus distance
17:00 How slow can we get the shutter speeds
17:25 Half second exposures
18:13 1/13th at 400mm does it work?
19:20 Awesome lens hood / matte box
19:38 Conclusions
20:00 YOUR TURN TO COMMENT !!!
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Hi all, at timecode 3.40-3.46 the aperture reads f/5.6, it should read f/8.
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. 😁
Sorry Joe :), It is really good !!!
Same here, more expense.... I still have my old Tamron 18 - 400, and that is still a good lens.
Wow
It means that Nikon marketing works on you :)
@@boceskia yeah, that’s the joke Sherlock Jog on.
Camera companies are so smart, they let all youtubers do the promotional work for them without paying a cent!
Agree, all the while giving the youtubers things to create content with
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.
Combine it with a Z 17-28 and you've got a 17-400mm all covered
@@WaterfallJoe or 14-30/4
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.
Nikon recovering the entry level and the casual shooter with this lens.
pro shooter also like it!
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!
Cheers yes, wonderful all-rounder
Nikon is killing, the lens production, the purchase of RED, they are full steam ahead!!!
It's pretty amazing how sharp it is given its a 28-400mm.
Hi all join me in the comments for a chat about this first exciting lens from Nikon in 2024 !!!
Hopefully the first of many amazing new Z products this year
@@WaterfallJoe I hope so !!!! , cracking start
Right from the opening shot, this is incredible. Was waiting on this since it was first rumored, next purchase for sure!
Brilliant, enjoy !!! Which body will you couple it with? Cheers Matt
Just loving being in the Nikon ecosystem. So, so exciting. Go Nikon!
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 👍
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.
I don't even have a camera, and I was already price shopping this before I realized ehat I was doing.
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!
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
That video of the boat at night was amazing.
Cheers, was a great night out !!!
This is going to be great for hikes!
Yup, just when I thought I had enough, along comes Matt with another unexpected bombshell moment...😆
This may be the one lens that will keep my Z5 in my travel or everyday grab-and-go bag
"It's the size of a beer can..." LOL, okay Drop Bear, maybe a Fosters :P
Fantastic. I had to look to make sure it wasn't April 1st!!!! Nikon are really producing some amazing glass.
It is the real deal, and a fine one at that :)
Definitely getting this. One of the most useful lenses made. I loved the 28-300 and this is better.
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
Fantastic Joe, what body will you place it on? Cheers Matt
@@MattIrwinPhotography I have a Z6ii as well as a Z30, this would be quite a lens to mount on a Z30 🤣
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.
Very cool lens. Certainly great for travel. Thanks for the review Matt. Stellar images. Nice work.
that compression is absolutely stunning in the city!
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. 😃
I like this lens. Thanks for another great first look video.
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
It is 100% real !!! :)
On 1st of April they will launch a 10-800mm F0.95 for sure.
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.
Excellent Matt, thanks! Love your Outros...(classy endings)
Cheers Dominic, thanks for watching until the end. Love to get a little filmmaking in there !!
Another great review Matt, thank you. Nikon continues to surprise and excel!
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.
Fantastic video!
Awesome!! I always loved my 28 to 300.
Wow. This is amazing.
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!
My pleasure, thanks so much for being here and watching :). What body will you throw it on? Cheers Matt
@@MattIrwinPhotography I have the z9 but I also have the z6 I’ll bring that on along try them both
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.
Nikon make cameras , lenses and yes they know what they are doing! 👏😀👍
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.
Sounds perfect for your use-cases Eva :)
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!
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 ^^
both are good
Very good and professional review! Special thanks for the examples of night photography!
I knew I needed this even before I saw this review.
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!
A great travel lens.. reminds me of my 28-300 F lens. my walk about goto.
Great review 👍
My god, everyone posted about this at the exact same minute. I even had sales emails from outlets the same time... lol.
Merci pour cette présentation, c’est toujours avec plaisir que je regarde tes vidéos, depuis la france
Merci beaucoup et j'apprécie vraiment que vous me rejoigniez ici, bravo Matt
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.
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.
Certainly one way to ensure you carry lens weight. :) ✈️
Thanks Matt! Gotta have one for Travel and Hiking!!!
Which body will you put it on Tom? :)
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!!!
Wow matt thats pretty stunning
I miss my walkaround 28-300, this might be a replacement
Matt thanks for the review. I do like that it is a full frame lens.
I’m so pumped for this lens!! Great review!
Thanks Telly, what cam will you use it on? Cheers Matt
@@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!
@@Telly26 great plan !! 😀
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!
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!
Drat! Just when I thought I didn't "need" another lens, you had to show me this one. 😀😀
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.
Great review, thanks Matt 👍
Cheers Luke, it was actually a lot of fun to work with, a really competent lens, the VR and IBIS synchro is crazy good !!!
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. :)
Have similar kit, this lens looks very tempting
Nice review Matt! -PD
Amazing! Looks like I'll be upgrading my 24-200 to this one. Flipping the camera to DX mode is a neat trick I need to learn.
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 😅
LOL
Perfect for travel lens from landscape to tele
I have it on order now through Nikon. Should get it soon, looking forward to using it.
oh crap. That is amazing!
Cracker All-rounder lens !!!
incredible!
Nice range i look forward to similar in the canon rf mount, with USM fast focusing motor hopefully starts at 24mm
What!!!!!! That’s insane
exciting!!!
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.
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!
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!
My pleasure!
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!
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!!!
Very cool lens. I have the 28-200mm Hmm, I think I still want this one!
Very Impressive lens! Super price! And as usual, and exceptional review by Mr. Irwin.
Many thanks!
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!
Love my Nikkor 28-300 F mount. Thrilled that Nikon has done one better for the Z mount! Great video. Thanks!
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
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 !!!
I would like to have this as a vacation lens.
I sure wish they wouldn’t have introduced this lens, now I feel I need it?
Great review .... but in the meantime I will stick to my 28-300 mm and the FTZii
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!!
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
base on price would be good replacement for 150-600mm sigma c lens. give short and long end during daytime shoot sports
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).
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.
Gonna add it to my arsenal
BOOOOOM !!!! 💯
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!!!
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
Yes of course brilliant for motorsport, what body would you attach it with?
@@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
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
@@stephencross6474 Hey Stephen sorry to hear about your knee, good luck with the surgery :)
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.
Or simply get viltrox 20mm and be really lightweight
Amazing lens! I wish I can buy this lens instead of 24-200 couple of years ago.
I'm currently looking for a native Z mount telephoto lens and was about to purchase the Tamron 150-500mm. But got to say for about the same price this 28-400mm is really tempting due to the smaller size and lighter weight. Since I'm not shooting professionally I don't mind the slower aperture and shorter range. Curious to see how the AF speed and image quality is compared to the Tamron.
Excellent!
Wow... thanks for this review. Great lens. I'm now confused between this lens and the Tamron 150-600 Tamron Z. I'm into bird photography and already have a Nikon 50-250 on a Nikon Z30. Both are pretty close in terms of price in my country. Which one should I go for? I have a kit lens that came with Z30 which is 16-50 but I hardly ever use it. Please suggest.
-40C Canada... love the idea but no way I'm mounting that ice brick to my warm camera from the glove compartment 😂😂 Hi-Res Zoom has to be bananas on this thing ! I bought the same smallrig tripod, really enjoy it :)
That's not a superzoom, it's a superduperzoom.
What a wild range...holy cow, and really decent images! Now if they'd just hurry up with that Z6III. 📷😎
Great video as usual, Matt! That's my name too! 😊 I'm curious what music at the end of your video is and how I can acquire it? 😊