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Certified Keeper Nikon Nikkor Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S
92 PixelMeter Score 17 reviews

Pros Pros
  • Compact and lightweight design for an 800mm lens
  • Excellent sharpness even when shooting wide open
  • Highly effective vibration reduction for handheld shooting
  • High value and competitive pricing
  • Fast, quiet, and reliable autofocus
Cons Cons
  • Long minimum focus distance limits close-range composition
  • Lack of Arca-Swiss compatibility on the tripod foot
  • Cumbersome lens hood design
  • Modest f/6.3 aperture can be restrictive in low light
  • Absence of dedicated physical switches for VR

Launch price Launch price $6,499.95
Focal length & aperture Focal length & aperture 800mm f/6.3
Mount & coverage Mount & coverage Nikon Z · Full-Frame
Stabilization Stabilization Optical IS, 5 stops (CIPA)
Close focus Close focus 5 m (0.16x)
Filter thread Filter thread 46mm
Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Stepper motor
Weight & size Weight & size 2385g (5 lb 4.1 oz) · 140 x 385 mm (5.51 x 15.16 in)

Announcement date Announcement date April 6, 2022
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $6,499.95
Lens mount Lens mount Nikon Z
Image circle coverage Image circle coverage Full-Frame
Lens type Lens type Prime
Lens line / series Lens line / series S-Line

Elements Elements 22
Groups Groups 14
Special elements Special elements 1 PF, 3 ED, 1 SR
Coatings Coatings Nano Crystal Coat
Front fluorine coating Front fluorine coating Yes

Focal length (wide) Focal length (wide) 800mm
Focal length (tele) Focal length (tele) 800mm
Max aperture Max aperture f/6.3
Minimum aperture Minimum aperture f/32
Diaphragm blades Diaphragm blades 9

Diagonal angle of view Diagonal angle of view 3° - 10°

Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Stepper motor
Minimum focus distance Minimum focus distance 5 m
Maximum magnification Maximum magnification 0.16x
Focus mechanism Focus mechanism Internal focus

Optical stabilization (OIS) Optical stabilization (OIS) Yes
OIS rating OIS rating 5 stops

Aperture ring Aperture ring No
AF/MF switch AF/MF switch Yes

Weight Weight 2385g (5 lb 4.1 oz)
Maximum diameter Maximum diameter 140mm (5.51 in)
Length Length 385mm (15.16 in)
Filter thread Filter thread 46mm
Weather sealing Weather sealing Full weather sealing
Tripod collar Tripod collar Included

Lens hood Lens hood HB-104, included
Teleconverter compatibility Teleconverter compatibility 1.4x and 2.0x