Used Nikon Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S Lens
- 800mm
- Prime
- Nikon Z Mount
£3,599 Sold
Condition report
Checked in HarrogateExcellent, light signs of use, optically perfect
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- Fully tested
- Warranty
- 12 months
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- Caps, Case, Hood
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The details
At a glance: An 800mm f/6.3 super-telephoto prime for Nikon Z, kept remarkably light by a Phase Fresnel element - built for wildlife.
About this lens
The NIKKOR Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S is Nikon's S-line super-telephoto prime for the Z mount, announced in April 2022. Its standout trait is a Phase Fresnel (PF) element that lets it reach a true 800mm at just 2,385g - roughly half the weight of the old F-mount 800mm f/5.6 - turning a focal length once reserved for tripods into a genuinely hand-holdable lens.
Build & handling
| Optical design | 22 elements in 14 groups, including 1 Phase Fresnel (PF), 1 SR and 3 ED elements |
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| Image stabilisation | Yes - VR, up to 5 stops (CIPA) |
| Minimum focus distance | 5.0m |
| Filter thread | 46mm drop-in (rear filter slot) |
| Weight | 2,385g |
| Teleconverter compatibility | Z TC-1.4x (1,120mm) and Z TC-2.0x (1,600mm) |
| Weather sealing | Dust- and drip-resistant, fluorine-coated front element |
Works with
- Nikon Z-mount full-frame (FX) bodies - Z9, Z8, Z7 II, Z6 series and others
- Nikon Z-mount DX (APS-C) bodies - the 1.5x crop gives roughly a 1,200mm equivalent field of view
- Z TELECONVERTER TC-1.4x (extends to 1,120mm) and TC-2.0x (extends to 1,600mm)
Best for
Aimed squarely at wildlife, bird and aviation photographers who need serious reach without a porter's build, the Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S is the lens that makes hand-held 800mm shooting practical. The PF-driven weight saving, built-in VR and a focus limiter make it viable for long field sessions, and it pairs naturally with high-resolution and speed-focused Z bodies such as the Z9, Z8 and Z7 series. Fixed f/6.3 keeps it manageable in size, so it favours daylight and good light over deep shade.
Frequently asked questions
How is an 800mm lens this light?
A Phase Fresnel (PF) element replaces several conventional glass elements used to correct chromatic aberration, cutting size and weight dramatically. The result is 2,385g - around half the 4.6kg of Nikon's F-mount 800mm f/5.6.
What reach do I get with the teleconverters?
The Z TC-1.4x takes it to 1,120mm at f/9, and the Z TC-2.0x to 1,600mm at f/13. Both retain autofocus on current Z bodies, though the effective aperture drops accordingly.
How much reach on a DX (APS-C) body?
The 1.5x DX crop gives roughly a 1,200mm equivalent field of view from the bare lens, and about 2,400mm equivalent with the TC-2.0x fitted - useful for small or distant subjects.
Does this lens have image stabilisation?
Yes — VR, up to 5 stops (CIPA).
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