Nikon has just officially announced the new Nikon Nikkor Z 800mm F6.3 VR S lens. It is the longest super telephoto lens for its Z mount lens lineup. Despite its super telephoto focal length, the lens is rather compact and lightweight thanks to the use of a Phase Fresnel lens element. It weighs only 2.4kg (5lbs 4.2oz). The lens’ image stabilization is CIPA-rated for up to 5 stops and up to 5.5 stops when used with the Synchro VR on Nikon’s Z9 camera.
This new lens costs $6,496.95, first available for pre-order at B&H/ Adorama.
Below are the detailed specifications of Nikon Nikkor Z 800mm F6.3 VR S lens:
| Principal specifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| Lens type | Prime lens | |
| Max Format size | 35mm FF | |
| Focal length | 800 mm | |
| Image stabilization | Yes | |
| CIPA Image stabilization rating | 5.5 stop(s) | |
| Lens mount | Nikon Z | |
| Aperture | ||
| Maximum aperture | F6.3 | |
| Minimum aperture | F32 | |
| Aperture ring | No | |
| Number of diaphragm blades | 9 | |
| Aperture notes | Rounded blades | |
| Optics | ||
| Elements | 22 | |
| Groups | 14 | |
| Special elements / coatings | 1 PF element, 3 extra-low dispersion (ED) elements and 1 Short-Wavelength Refractive (SR) element | |
| Focus | ||
| Minimum focus | 5.00 m (196.85″) | |
| Maximum magnification | 0.16× | |
| Autofocus | Yes | |
| Motor type | Stepper motor | |
| Full time manual | Yes | |
| Focus method | Internal | |
| Distance scale | No | |
| DoF scale | No | |
| Focus distance limiter | Yes, INF – 5m / INF – 10m | |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2385 g (5.26 lb) | |
| Diameter | 140 mm (5.51″) | |
| Length | 385 mm (15.16″) | |
| Materials | Magnesium alloy | |
| Sealing | Yes | |
| Colour | Black | |
| Filter thread | 46 mm | |
| Filter notes | Slip-in filter holder at rear of lens | |
| Hood supplied | Yes | |
| Tripod collar | Yes | |
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