Nikon
NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S
Nikon Z Mount
NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S — 400mm f/4.5 for Nikon Z, a popular choice in the nikon lineup.
$12,499
Launch priceReleased Sep 2024
Sony
FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS
Sony E Mount
World's lightest 300mm F2.8 — 1470g with XD Linear AF, OSS, and G Master resolution.
$6,999
Launch priceReleased Jan 2024
NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S is 8 months newer.
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Wins
NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S
Wins
FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BFE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS has lower Weight (1470 g vs 2770 g)
- BFE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/2.8 vs f/4.5)
- BFE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/2.8 vs f/4.5)
- BFE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS has lower Min focus distance (200 cm vs 250 cm)
- ANIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S has lower Diameter (104 mm vs 124 mm)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this lens size diff to shareNIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S
⌀104 × 276 mm
2770 g (6.11 lb / 97.71 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS
⌀124 × 265 mm
1470 g (3.24 lb / 51.85 oz)
NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S is 11mm longer and 20mm narrower than FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS.
NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S is 1300 g heavier than FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS.
Diameter (⌀) is the maximum barrel width; length is measured from the mount to the front of the lens.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose the NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 3 ED, 1 SR, 1 Fluorite
- ✓
Diameter
104 mm vs 124 mm — lower is better
- ✓
OIS effectiveness
5.5 stops vs 5 stops — higher is better
- ✓
Max magnification
0.18 × vs 0.16 × — higher is better
Reasons to choose the FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 3 Super ED, 1 ED
- ✓
Weight
1470 g vs 2770 g — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/2.8 vs f/4.5 — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/2.8 vs f/4.5 — lower is better
- ✓
Min focus distance
200 cm vs 250 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Length
265 mm vs 276 mm — lower is better
Shared specifications
Internal focus
Both support internal focus
Optical stabilization
Both support optical stabilization
Weather sealing
Both support weather sealing
Control ring
Both support control ring
Custom function button
Both support custom function button
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S
Pros
- ✓Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
- ✓Built-in optical image stabilization
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
Cons
- –Premium price point
- –Relatively heavy for extended handheld use
- –Slower maximum aperture limits low-light performance
FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS
Pros
- ✓Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
- ✓Built-in optical image stabilization
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
Cons
- –Premium price point
- –Relatively heavy for extended handheld use
Decided which one is right for you?
Compare live prices for the NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S and FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS at major authorized retailers.
Nikon NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S
Sony FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.