Skip to content
LensFinder.org
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 800mm f/5.6E FL ED VR

Nikon F (DX/FX) Autofocus OIS

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 800mm f/5.6E FL ED VR

Focal length
800 mm
Aperture
f/5.6
Weight
4590 g
Filter diameter
52 mm
Min. focus distance
590 cm
Length
461 mm
Check price on Amazon 1

At a Glance

The AF-S Nikkor 800mm f/5.6E FL ED VR is a telephoto prime for Nikon F-mount on full frame. It offers 800 mm at f/5.6, fluorite elements and an optical stabilizer. A teleconverter is included. At 4.6 kg it is heavy, and it focuses down to 5.9 m. The long reach is meant for wildlife, birds and sports.

Good for

  • Wildlife
  • Birds
  • Sports

Worth knowing

  • At 4.6 kg it is heavy: a monopod or tripod helps for longer sessions.

Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check

Technical Specifications

Report an error

Is a value wrong or missing for Nikon AF-S Nikkor 800mm f/5.6E FL ED VR? Tell us what is wrong.

Min. focal length
800 mm
Max. focal length
800 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/5.6
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/5.6
Min. aperture
f/32
Elements
20
Groups
13
Weight
4,590 g (10.12 lb)
Filter diameter
52 mm
Min. focus distance
590 cm (232.28 in)
Max. magnification
1:6.7 (0.15×)
Length
461 mm (18.15 in)
Diameter
160 mm (6.3 in)
Released
April 2013

Manufacturer data: imaging.nikon.com

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

Simulate depth of field and angle of view

Compare with other lenses

Which cameras does the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 800mm f/5.6E FL ED VR fit?

The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 800mm f/5.6E FL ED VR is a full-frame lens for Nikon F-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Nikon F-Mount cameras its field of view equals 1200 mm in full-frame terms.

Nikon F-Mount cameras

Full frame:
Nikon D6,Nikon D780,Nikon D850,Nikon D5,Nikon D810A,Nikon D4S,Nikon D810,Nikon D750,Nikon Df,Nikon D610,Nikon D4,Nikon D800,Nikon D800E,Nikon D600,Nikon D3S,Nikon D3X,Nikon D700
APS-C:
Nikon D3500,Nikon D7500,Nikon D500,Nikon D3400,Nikon D5600,Nikon D5500,Nikon D7200,Nikon D3300,Nikon D7100,Nikon D5300,Nikon D3200,Nikon D5200,Nikon D5100,Nikon D7000,Nikon D3100,Nikon D300S,Nikon D5000,Nikon D3000,Nikon D90,Nikon D60

With the Nikon FTZ II / FTZ the lens can also be used on Nikon Z (DX/FX) cameras.

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 800mm f/5.6E FL ED VR compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Nikon F-Mount lenses.

LensNikon AF-S Nikkor 800mm f/5.6E FL ED VRSigma 800mm F5.6 EX DG HSMNikon AF-S Nikkor 600mm F4E FL ED VRNikon AF-S Nikkor 600mm f/4D ED-IF II
Focal length800 mm800 mm600 mm600 mm
Max. aperturef/5.6f/5.6f/4f/4
Weight4,590 g4,900 g3,810 g4,750 g
Filter diameter52 mm46 mm40.5 mm–
Min. focus distance590 cm700 cm440 cm540 cm
Length461 mm521 mm432 mm430.5 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationyesnoyesno
Open these lenses in the comparison and add more

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 800mm f/5.6E FL ED VR: FAQ

Does the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 800mm f/5.6E FL ED VR have autofocus?

Yes, the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 800mm f/5.6E FL ED VR has autofocus.

Does the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 800mm f/5.6E FL ED VR have image stabilization?

Yes, the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 800mm f/5.6E FL ED VR has optical image stabilization.

How much does the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 800mm f/5.6E FL ED VR weigh?

The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 800mm f/5.6E FL ED VR weighs 4,590 g. It is 461 mm long with a diameter of 160 mm.

What filter size does the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 800mm f/5.6E FL ED VR use?

The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 800mm f/5.6E FL ED VR takes 52 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 800mm f/5.6E FL ED VR focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 800mm f/5.6E FL ED VR is 590 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 800mm f/5.6E FL ED VR a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 800mm f/5.6E FL ED VR covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 1200 mm in full-frame terms.

Mastodon