Introducing the NIKKOR Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S, Nikon’s lightest and easiest-to-carry 800mm super-telephoto lens yet. At about half the weight of its F-mount counterpart, this new lens gives you the freedom to leave the tripod at home to capture with exceptional clarity from monumental distances.
The high-performance NIKKOR Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S gets you closer to fill the frame when shooting fast-moving subjects like birds, airplanes, wildlife and sports.Its lightweight and compact design is expertly balanced, allowing for fluid panning and comfortable hand-held shooting.
Superb S-Line optics deliver the maximum sharpness and fidelity, making it a true testament to Nikon’s advanced optical expertise as well as the next-generation technology that’s at the core of the Z system. Pack light and go further with the new NIKKOR Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S.
Key Features:
Lighten Your Load.
At under 2.5kg and just over 38 cm, the NIKKOR Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S is the most mobile, comfortable handling 800mm super-telephoto lens Nikon has ever created. You can even shoot handheld. The secret is Nikon's proven Phase Fresnel element, which allows the lens to be lighter, shorter with fewer elements and pristine image quality.
800mm. Conquer Distance.
A long lens is a must when you can't get physically closer to your subject. Whether you're photographing birds and wildlife from the blind, framing tight compositions of banking planes from the ground or recording surfers from the sand, the NIKKOR Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S brings the action right to your viewfinder.
See Even Farther with Z Teleconverters.
The NIKKOR Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S is compatible with the 1.4x and 2x Z series teleconverters. Increase your reach to 1120mm or 1600mm with outstanding resolution, no loss of focus points and very little extra weight and length.
Tight Compositions with DX Crop Mode.
Switch your shooting area to DX Crop Mode, and the NIKKOR Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S takes on an angle of view equivalent to 1.5x the focal length—1200mm alone and up to 2400mm when using a Z series teleconverter.
Every Detail Matters.
The Phase Fresnel element is positioned to minimise ghosting. When combined with three Extra-low Dispersion (ED) elements and one Short-wavelength Refractive (SR) element, axial chromatic aberration is virtually eliminated. From the sharp contrast of small branches to the finest feathers of distant birds, every detail is rendered with stunning precision.
More Reach with Impressive Stability.
Even the smallest vibrations can soften details. Nikon's powerful in-lens optical VR compensates for vibrations—an effect equivalent to shooting at a shutter speed up to 5.0 stops* faster. When used with the Z 9, Synchro VR combines the in-lens and in-camera systems for up to 5.5 stops of VR.
Cut through glare.
When tracking subjects across the sky, we often encounter moments of glare or harsh backlighting. The NIKKOR Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S prevails in these moments, delivering sharp, high contrast images. Nano Crystal Coat (N) virtually eliminates internal reflections and cross-lighting, while the shape and placement of the PF element has been optimised to reduce ghosting.
Fast, Quiet Autofocus.
The autofocus of NIKKOR Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S is optimised for shooting fast-moving subjects like birds, airplanes and jets in both stills and videos. Its high-speed Stepping Motor (STM) is extremely quiet during focusing and movie recording—perfect for capturing timid wildlife.
*Based on CIPA Standard; in NORMAL mode; this value is achieved when attached to a mirrorless camera equipped with a 35mm film size image sensor.