In short, yes, this is a single lens that can do it all.

When set to manual focus, twisting the ring will momentarily override autofocus.

The pairing makes for a very solid and sturdy combination that gave me confidence from the off.

Nikon Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR lens on a concrete surface

(Image credit: Future | Gavin Stoker)

Throughout my test period I kept Vibration Reduction active.

Landscapes, wildlife, portraits we shot them all, with consistently pleasing results.

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Nikon Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR lens on a concrete surface

Nikon Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR lens on a concrete surface

(Image credit: Future | Gavin Stoker)

Nikon Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR lens on a concrete surface

(Image credit: Future | Gavin Stoker)

Nikon Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR lens on a concrete surface

Historic building taken with the Nikon Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR lens’s telephoto setting

Wideangle 28mm setting(Image credit: Future | Gavin Stoker)

Telephoto image of a statue with the Nikon Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR lens’s telephoto setting

400mm telephoto setting(Image credit: Future | Gavin Stoker)

Wideangle photo of historic building with the Nikon Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR lens’s wide setting

Wideangle 28mm setting(Image credit: Future | Gavin Stoker)

Telephoto image of historic building with the Nikon Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR lens’s telephoto setting

400mm telephoto setting(Image credit: Future | Gavin Stoker)

Bird on lake with the Nikon Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR lens’s telephoto setting

(Image credit: Future | Gavin Stoker)

Bird on lake with the Nikon Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR lens’s telephoto setting

(Image credit: Future | Gavin Stoker)

Bird on lake with the Nikon Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR lens’s telephoto setting

(Image credit: Future | Gavin Stoker)

Bird on lake with the Nikon Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR lens’s telephoto setting

(Image credit: Future | Gavin Stoker)

Dog with the Nikon Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR lens’s telephoto setting

(Image credit: Future | Gavin Stoker)

Horse by a fence with the Nikon Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR lens’s wideangle setting

(Image credit: Future | Gavin Stoker)

Large tree in front of historic building

(Image credit: Future | Gavin Stoker)

Closeup of the eye of a horse with the Nikon Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR lens’s telephoto setting

(Image credit: Future | Gavin Stoker)

Robin on a branch taken with the Nikon Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR lens’s telephoto setting

(Image credit: Future | Gavin Stoker)

Jars of sweets taken with the Nikon Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR lens

(Image credit: Future | Gavin Stoker)