NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S
I focused on the nearest upright petals where the folds are clearly visible to get a beautiful soft bokeh and showcased the flower’s natural beauty and vibrant colours with a 3D feel.
Camera Settings
| Camera | NIKON Z 9 |
| Focal Length | 400mm |
| Lens | NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S |
| ISO | 200 |
| Aperture | f/5.6 |
| Shutter Speed | 1/320s |
NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S
The focal range of the NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 S allows me to photograph a multitude of genres, from travel to portraiture, action, and wildlife. The close focusing distance capability is the clincher as it provides the flexibility to get close to my subjects and capture beautiful out-of-focus background for better subject separation. The ability to expand on the focal range is a huge plus. When paired with accessories like the Z teleconverters, and the Z 9’s high resolution and DX mode capability, it allows me to increase the range even further and photograph the multitude of genres I’m keen on without needing to change lenses.
For this shot, I wanted to focus on these rock-like textures, especially the area surrounding the eye, that brilliantly camouflage the gharial.
Camera Settings
| Camera | NIKON Z 9 |
| Focal Length | 400mm |
| Lens | NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S |
| ISO | 500 |
| Aperture | f/5.6 |
| Shutter Speed | 1/320s |
Nature never fails to amaze me with its beautiful vibrant colours, shapes, and textures, just like the details I’ve captured of this Malay lacewing.
Camera Settings
| Camera | NIKON Z 9 |
| Focal Length | 640mm (with teleconverter) |
| Lens | NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S |
| ISO | 6400 |
| Aperture | f/11 |
| Shutter Speed | 1/250s |
About the Photographer
Andrew JK Tan
I like to present the beauty and uniqueness of my subjects, ranging from daily scenes to exotic wildlife. While my favourite photography genres are action and wildlife, I also pursue others just as much to minimise burnout or boredom. This also allows me to grow in terms of knowledge and photography capability, which makes it easier to mix and match techniques, and provides a potential for me to produce new and unique images.
Find Your Z
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NIKKOR Z
40mm f/2 (SE)Everyday inspiration.A light and compact lens with an iconic silhouette for diverse everyday snapshots. -
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600mm f/4 TC VR SEffortless range and performance.Be amazed by the performance of a super-telephoto lens that is equipped with advanced technologies and a 1.4x built-in teleconverter. -
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17-28mm f/2.8Wide Versatility.Expand your artistic possibilities with the NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8, an ultra-wide angle lens that captures dynamic shots. -
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400mm f/4.5 VR SHandheld Mobility.A compact and lightweight super-telephoto lens, with superb S-Line optical performance for both stills and videos. Highly mobile, it is ready to photograph any action from a distance. -
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800mm f/6.3 VR SLOOK BEYOND THE ORDINARY.A super-telephoto prime lens with the longest focal length in the NIKKOR Z line-up. -
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400mm f/2.8 TC VR SPERFECTION THROUGH INNOVATION.Equipped with state-of-the-art technology, experience the exceptional power and performance of the first NIKKOR Z super-telephoto prime lens. -
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28-75mm f/2.8TURN EVERYDAY SCENES INTO MOMENTS.An all-purpose lens that covers a wide range of photography scenarios. Whether shooting stills or video, turn everyday moments into memories with this versatile lens. -
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28mm f/2.8Broaden your perspective.Go lighter and shoot wider with the smallest and lightest NIKKOR Z prime lens for full-frame mirrorless cameras. -
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100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR SSeize the moment near or far.Extend your range of expression with the first super-telephoto lens in the NIKKOR Z S-Line. -
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24-120mm f/4 SYour travel companion.Make ordinary scenes extraordinary from wide angle to telephoto, all with one versatile lens. -
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DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VRAll-in-one performance.A lens that can explore it all with you. From wide angle landscapes to telephoto close-ups, capture these moments with a single lightweight DX-format lens. -
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40mm f/2So small. So versatile.An ultra-compact prime lens you can rely on with any Z camera in just about any situation. -
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DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3
VR - SilverShort and sweetThe smallest, lightest NIKKOR Z lens, now with a special edition finish. Great for street photography, candid portraits, landscapes and more. -
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28mm f/2.8 (SE)Snapshot masterClassic 28mm prime street lens with an iconic design. Great for all-purpose videos, snapshots, portraits—just about anything. -
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MC 105mm f/2.8 VR SYour vision. Beyond the ordinary.Macro lens fills the frame with the edge-to-edge sharpness and overwhelming image quality. -
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MC 50mm f/2.8Standout macroMacro lens with a natural focal length just feels right in so many situations. -
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50mm f/1.2 SDefinitive 50The sharpest, fastest 50mm prime we’ve ever created. -
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14-24mm f/2.8 SBoundless rangeUltimate wide-angle zoom for landscapes, cityscapes, night skies and interiors. -
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24-50mm f/4-6.3Small lens. Big performance.The lightest full frame standard zoom lens in its class. Easy to carry. A thrill to shoot. -
Z Teleconverter
TC-2.0xDouble down2x teleconverter that doubles the reach of compatible NIKKOR Z lenses without any loss of resolution. -
Z Teleconverter
TC-1.4xExtended reach1.4x teleconverter that increases the reach of compatible NIKKOR Z lenses by 40% without any loss of resolution. -
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20mm f/1.8 SExpansive viewsFast, ultra-wide prime for elaborate landscapes and environmental portraits with breathtaking detail. -
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24-200mm f/4-6.3 VRCompact all-in-oneImmensely convenient all-in-one zoom for landscapes, architecture, street photography and everything in between. -
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70-200mm f/2.8 VR SUncompromising zoomGo-to telephoto with exceptional speed, versatility and low-light performance. -
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58mm f/0.95 S NoctBokeh beyond beliefThe fastest NIKKOR lens ever. A one-of-a-kind manual focus lens with vast depth-of-field control and elaborate bokeh. -
NIKKOR Z DX
16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VRShort and sweetThe smallest, lightest NIKKOR Z lens, captures the sweet spot of the zoom range for street photography, candid portraits, landscapes and more. -
NIKKOR Z DX
50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 VRReach fartherPowerful, lightweight telephoto zoom that brings you closer to wildlife, sports, concerts and more. -
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24mm f/1.8 SImmersive storytellingBright, sharp wide angle prime lens with captivating resolution and bokeh. -
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85mm f/1.8 SInspiring portraitsFlattering portrait lens with breath-taking resolution and stunning bokeh. -
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24-70mm f/2.8 SExceptionally versatilePowerful, indispensable mid-range zoom with dazzling speed and brightness. -
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14-30mm f/4 SWider possibilitiesCompact ultra-wide zoom for scenic photography with frame-filling sharpness. -
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24-70mm f/4 SFar from standardPhoto and video powerhouse covering the sweet spot of the focal length range. -
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35mm f/1.8 SThink wideFast wide-angle prime with a classic angle of view, reinvented for the Z Mount system. -
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50mm f/1.8 SIconic viewsIconic fast prime with new levels of sharpness and depth-of-field control.
