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Nikon Nikkor Z 800mm F6.3 VR S

Nikon Z (DX/FX) Autofocus OIS

Nikon Nikkor Z 800mm F6.3 VR S

Focal length
800 mm
Aperture
f/6.3
Weight
2385 g
Filter diameter
46 mm
Min. focus distance
500 cm
Length
385 mm
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At a Glance

The 800 mm focal length gives this full-frame Nikon Z prime the reach for distant subjects. It opens to f/6.3, has autofocus and optical stabilization, and is teleconverter compatible. A PF lens element is part of the design. The minimum focus distance is 5 m and the weight is 2.4 kg. Wildlife, birds and sports are its natural territory.

Good for

  • Wildlife
  • Birds
  • Sports

Worth knowing

  • At 2.4 kg it is heavy: a monopod or tripod helps for longer sessions.

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
800 mm
Max. focal length
800 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/6.3
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/6.3
Min. aperture
f/32
Elements
22
Groups
14
Weight
2,385 g (5.26 lb)
Filter diameter
46 mm
Min. focus distance
500 cm (196.85 in)
Max. magnification
1:6.3 (0.16×)
Length
385 mm (15.16 in)
Diameter
140 mm (5.51 in)
Released
April 2022

Manufacturer data: imaging.nikon.com, nikon.com

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

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Compare with other lenses

Which cameras does the Nikon Nikkor Z 800mm F6.3 VR S fit?

The Nikon Nikkor Z 800mm F6.3 VR S is a full-frame lens for Nikon Z cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Nikon Z cameras its field of view equals 1200 mm in full-frame terms.

Nikon Z cameras

Full frame:
Nikon Z5IIC,Nikon ZR,Nikon Z5II,Nikon Z6III,Nikon Z8,Nikon Zf,Nikon Z9,Nikon Z5,Nikon Z6II,Nikon Z7II,Nikon Z6,Nikon Z7
APS-C:
Nikon Z50II,Nikon Z30,Nikon Z fc,Nikon Z50

Nikon Nikkor Z 800mm F6.3 VR S compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Nikon Z lenses.

LensNikon Nikkor Z 800mm F6.3 VR SNikon Nikkor Z 600mm F6.3 VR SNIKKOR Z 600mm f/4 TC VR SNikon Nikkor Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR
Focal length800 mm600 mm600 mm180-600 mm
Max. aperturef/6.3f/6.3f/4f/5.6-6.3
Weight2,385 g1,390 g3,260 g2,140 g
Filter diameter46 mm95 mm46 mm95 mm
Min. focus distance500 cm400 cm430 cm130 cm
Length385 mm278 mm437 mm315.5 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationyesyesyesyes
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Nikon Nikkor Z 800mm F6.3 VR S: FAQ

Does the Nikon Nikkor Z 800mm F6.3 VR S have autofocus?

Yes, the Nikon Nikkor Z 800mm F6.3 VR S has autofocus.

Does the Nikon Nikkor Z 800mm F6.3 VR S have image stabilization?

Yes, the Nikon Nikkor Z 800mm F6.3 VR S has optical image stabilization.

How much does the Nikon Nikkor Z 800mm F6.3 VR S weigh?

The Nikon Nikkor Z 800mm F6.3 VR S weighs 2,385 g. It is 385 mm long with a diameter of 140 mm.

What filter size does the Nikon Nikkor Z 800mm F6.3 VR S use?

The Nikon Nikkor Z 800mm F6.3 VR S takes 46 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Nikon Nikkor Z 800mm F6.3 VR S focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Nikon Nikkor Z 800mm F6.3 VR S is 500 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Nikon Nikkor Z 800mm F6.3 VR S a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Nikon Nikkor Z 800mm F6.3 VR S covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 1200 mm in full-frame terms.

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