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[walt@wblady.com]

Maybe this is a silly question but, the new NIKKOR Z 400MM F/2.8 TC VR S SUPER-TELEPHOTO PRIME LENS WITH A BUILT-IN 1.4X TELECONVERTER has a Teleconverter built into it. My question is... is this lens a true 400mm or is it a 400mm after the 1.4 teleconverter is counted in? This is the first time I've seen a lense with a built-in TC, so I had to ask.

[Nikonphotographer]

Nikon says this lens will have a built-in 1.4x teleconverter, turning it into a 560mm f/4.

Nikon have produced lenses before with a built-in teleconverter in the past

[walt@wblady.com]

I guess my next question is... can the TC in this lens be disabled when shooting (I can't imagine how), or is this really a faux 56mm f/4 lens? 

[Merco_61]

The TC will probably work like the TC in the 180-400 where there is a bulge behind the lens collar where the  converter elements go when the TC is deactivated by flicking a switch. 
 

Lenstip has a review of the zoom on their site. Nikon Nikkor AF-S 180-400 mm f/4E TC1.4 FL ED VR review - Build quality and image stabilization - LensTip.com

[Nikonphotographer]

I guess my next question is... can the TC in this lens be disabled when shooting (I can't imagine how), or is this really a faux 56mm f/4 lens?

This image is Nikons 180-400 F mount lens that also had an inbuilt teleconverter,

The newer Z mount lens will work in the same manner

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[fallout666]

be same as 180-400mm F mount lens.