NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S

Tons of reviews out there detailing IQ. Having a 400/4.5, I didn't think I would keep this lens. This is now my goto hiking lens. Coupled with. a 24-70 I'm covered for almost anything. Add a Canon 500D and close up work is straightforward. Very nice lens!! Doesn't replace the 400/4.5 though but when you need a zoom, you just need a zoom. Handier than a 70-200 + 1.4TC, though that combo is really nice too, just long and a bit heavy. IQ is much better than my 70-200 + 2.0TC.

One of the best lens on the market, a bit heavy but still the lightest on the market. Definitely needs a tripod, but pictures taken without one are also good quality. Whether you take Moon shots or wildlife or anything else, this lens is a must have. Paired with a TC 2.0 teleconverter and getting a 200-800mm lens by only losing 2 stops (so going to f/9). Has two useful rings, one for focus and one for the aperture change, display on top (OLED) and two Fn buttons. Really amazed at the details and clarity you get with this lens. Took a hand held shot at 400mm @ 1/60 without issues.

Sharp!!!

I was shocked at the quality of images this lens produced. I was a bit dubious at first as it is not a fast lens however wanted the versatility of a zoom to complement my fixed focal telephoto lens. I was very pleased.It is lightweight and easily handholdable.

Note this is a Z lens. It is heavy and big, but it focuses very quickly and is super sharp. I'm quite satisfied with it. I use it with a Nikon Z6 II mostly for photographing running horses.