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Nikon Nikkor Z 800mm F6.3 VR S Review

Nikon Nikkor Z 800mm F6.3 VR S

Main Features

  • 800mm Focal Range
  • F6.3 Max Aperture
  • Image Stabilization
  • Weather Sealed
  • Filter Thread: 46mm
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • Weight: 2385g.
  • Diameter: 140mm
  • Length: 385mm
  • Min Focus Distance:5m
  • Max Magnification:0.16x
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Nikon Z 800mm F6.3 VR S Overview

Nikon Z 800mm F6.3 VR S is an Auto Focus (AF) Super Telephoto Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage and it is designed to be used with Nikon Z mount cameras.

Nikon Z 800mm F6.3 VR S is a member of Nikon's S-Line series of lenses. Below you can see the latest lenses in this series.

S-Line Series Lenses in Nikon Z Mount
Model Coverage Weight Focusing Street Price
Nikon Nikkor Z 800mm F6.3 VR S Lens Nikon Nikkor Z 800mm F6.3 VR S
35mm FF 2385gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Nikon Nikkor Z 400mm F2.8 TC VR S Lens Nikon Nikkor Z 400mm F2.8 TC VR S
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35mm FF 2950gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Nikon Nikkor Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S Lens Nikon Nikkor Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S
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35mm FF 1355gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Nikon Nikkor Z 24-120mm F4 S Lens Nikon Nikkor Z 24-120mm F4 S
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35mm FF 630gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Nikon Nikkor Z MC 105mm F2.8 VR S Lens Nikon Nikkor Z MC 105mm F2.8 VR S
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35mm FF 630gr AF Amazon B&H Photo

Lens Mount

Nikon Z 800mm F6.3 VR S is compatible with cameras that have Nikon Z lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon Z lenses are Nikon Z9, Nikon Z fc and Nikon Z6 II.

Focal Range

Nikon Z 800mm F6.3 VR S has a fixed focal lenght of 800mm.

Teleconverter Compatibility

Nikon Z 800mm F6.3 VR S is compatible with the Teleconverter lenses below:

  • Nikon Z TC TC-2x for Z-Mount
  • Nikon Z TC TC-1.4x for Z-Mount


Nikon Z 800mm F6.3 VR S Focal Range and Aperture Change with Teleconverter
Model Coverage with TC Aperture with TC Street Price
Nikon Z Teleconverter TC-2x Lens Nikon Z Teleconverter TC-2x 1600 - 1600mm F12.6 Amazon B&H Photo
Nikon Z Teleconverter TC-1.4x Lens Nikon Z Teleconverter TC-1.4x 1120 - 1120mm F8.82 Amazon B&H Photo

Weather Sealings

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Weather Sealings of the Nikon Z 800mm F6.3 VR S

Nikon Z 800mm F6.3 VR S is a weather sealed lens which provides an extra protection to prevent water and dust get inside the lens and camera body under light rain, snow and wind. In order to have an effective protection, you have to pair the Nikon Z 800mm F6.3 VR S with a weather sealed camera body such as Nikon Z9, Nikon Z fc and Nikon Z6 II.

Optical Image Stabilization

Nikon Z 800mm F6.3 VR S features an optical image stabilization system which helps to reduce the blur that occurs due to shaking during hand-held shooting. Nikon Z 800mm F6.3 VR S's stabilization system is effective up to 5.5 stops.

Nikon Z 800mm F6.3 VR S MTF Charts

Below you can find the MTF chart of Nikon Z 800mm F6.3 VR S which would give an idea of the its contrast and resolution from the center to its edges.


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MTF Chart of the Nikon Z 800mm F6.3 VR S

Maximum Magnification Ratio

Nikon Z 800mm F6.3 VR S has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.16x and has a minimum focusing distance of 5m. 0.16x means that the max magnification ratio is very low and not suitable even for modest close-up shots.

Aperture

Nikon Z 800mm F6.3 VR S has a max aperture of F6.3 and a minimum aperture of F32.

Optical Formula

Nikon Z 800mm F6.3 VR S's optical formula consists of 22 elements in 14 groups . Following special elements are used in this design:

  • 1 PF element
  • 3 extra-low dispersion (ED) elements and 1 Short-Wavelength Refractive (SR) element

https://cameradecision.com/lenses/img/other/Nikon-Nikkor-Z-800mm-F6.3-VR-S-optical-structure.jpg
Optical Construction of the Nikon Z 800mm F6.3 VR S

Lens Hood

Nikon Z 800mm F6.3 VR S comes with a removable lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos.

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Nikon Z 800mm F6.3 VR S Lens Hood


Body Colour

Nikon Z 800mm F6.3 VR S is available in Black color.

Popular Comparisons of Nikon Z 800mm F6.3 VR S

Here is the eight most popular comparisons of Nikon Z 800mm F6.3 VR S amongst Camera Decision readers.

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Pros and Cons of Nikon Nikkor Z 800mm F6.3 VR S


PROs
Image Stabilization
Weather Sealed
Built-in Autofocus
Hood supplied
Tripod Collar
Full-time Manual Focusing
Focus Distance Limiter
Covers Full-Frame Sensor

CONs
Slow Aperture for a Prime Lens
Heavy

Nikon Z 800mm F6.3 VR S Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Nikon
Lens Type Prime
Lens Type Telephoto Prime
Lens Mount Nikon Z
Max Format 35mm FF
Focal Range 800mm
Image Stabilization Yes
Colour Black
Zoom Method No Zoom
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock No Zoom
Zoom Ratio 1.0X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F6.3
Min Aperture F32
Aperture Ring No
Diaphragm Blades 9
Optics
Optical Elements 22
Optical Groups 14
Special Elements 1 PF element, 3 extra-low dispersion (ED) elements and 1 Short-Wavelength Refractive (SR) element

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 5m
Max Magnification 0.16X
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type Stepper motor
Full Time Manual Yes
Focus Method Internal
Focus Distance Limiter Full, INF - 5m / INF - 10m
Distance Scale No
DoF Scale No
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 2385g
Diameter 140mm
Length 385mm
Materials Magnesium alloy
Weather Sealing Yes
Filter Thread 46mm
Filter Notes Slip-in filter holder at rear of lens
Hood Supplied Yes
Tripod Collar Yes
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