Lens Details
Nikon
NIKKOR Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S
$6,499~
MSRP (prices vary)
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Released: September 29, 2022
Highlights
- Full-frame 800mm f/6.3 super-telephoto prime for Nikon Z, made for reaching far-off action and wildlife.
- The 800mm reach pulls distant subjects closer with strong background compression.
- Weather-sealed against dust and moisture, optical stabilization for sharper handheld shots, and it is built for serious reach at 2350g.
Who it's for
The Nikon NIKKOR Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S is an 800mm f/6.3 prime lens — a super-telephoto option. Here's what it's best at and what to keep in mind.
Best for
- ✓Wildlife, sports and distant subjects — reach to 800mm.
- ✓Handheld stills and video — optical stabilisation smooths shake.
- ✓Outdoor and travel use — a weather-sealed build.
Keep in mind
- !Aperture tops out at f/6.3 — less low-light headroom and background blur than faster lenses.
- !Heavy at 2350g (5.18 lb) — best balanced on larger bodies or a tripod.
800mm
Focal Length
f/6.3
Max Aperture
Full-Frame
Coverage
○
Stabilized
2350g
Weight
46mm
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Full Specifications
Optical Design
| Focal Length | 800mm |
|---|---|
| Lens Type | Prime |
| Optical Elements | 22 |
| Optical Groups | 14 |
Aperture & Iris
| Maximum Aperture | f/6.3 |
|---|---|
| Minimum Aperture | f/32 |
| Aperture Blades | 9 |
| Rounded Aperture | Yes |
Coverage & Angle
| Format Coverage | Full-Frame |
|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Nikon Z |
| Angle of View | 3° |
| 35mm Equivalent | − |
Focus
| Autofocus | Yes |
|---|---|
| Focus Motor | Multi-focus Stepping |
| Focus Limiter | Yes |
| AF/MF Switch | Yes |
| Min Focus Distance | 600 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.15x |
Stabilization & Video
| Optical Stabilization | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aperture Ring | No |
| Declickable Aperture | No |
| Parfocal | No |
| Internal Zoom | No |
General
| Price (MSRP) | $6,499 |
|---|---|
| Filter Size | 46mm |
| Diameter | 168mm |
| Length | 622mm |
| Weight | 2350g (5.18 lb) |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Tripod Collar | Yes |
