Nikon
NIKKOR Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S
Nikon Z Mount
NIKKOR Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S — 800mm f/6.3 for Nikon Z, a popular choice in the nikon lineup.
$6,499
Launch priceReleased Apr 2023
Sony
FE 50mm F1.4 GM
Sony E Mount
FE 50mm F1.4 GM — 50mm f/1.4 for Sony E, a popular choice in the sony lineup.
$1,799
Launch priceReleased Feb 2023
NIKKOR Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S is 2 months newer.
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Wins
NIKKOR Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S
Wins
FE 50mm F1.4 GM
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- ANIKKOR Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S has higher OIS effectiveness (5.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- BFE 50mm F1.4 GM has lower Min focus distance (41 cm vs 500 cm)
- BFE 50mm F1.4 GM has lower Weight (516 g vs 2380 g)
- BFE 50mm F1.4 GM has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.4 vs f/6.3)
- BFE 50mm F1.4 GM has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.4 vs f/6.3)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this lens size diff to shareNIKKOR Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S
⌀104 × 277 mm
2380 g (5.25 lb / 83.95 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
FE 50mm F1.4 GM
⌀81 × 96 mm
516 g (1.14 lb / 18.20 oz)
NIKKOR Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S is 181mm longer and 23mm wider than FE 50mm F1.4 GM.
NIKKOR Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S is 1864 g heavier than FE 50mm F1.4 GM.
Diameter (⌀) is the maximum barrel width; length is measured from the mount to the front of the lens.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose the NIKKOR Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 3 ED, 1 SR, 1 Fluorite
- ✓
OIS effectiveness
5.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
- ✓
Optical stabilization
Only NIKKOR Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S supports it
Reasons to choose the FE 50mm F1.4 GM
- ✓
Special elements
Adds Aspherical, ED
- ✓
Min focus distance
41 cm vs 500 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Weight
516 g vs 2380 g — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/1.4 vs f/6.3 — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/1.4 vs f/6.3 — lower is better
- ✓
Length
96 mm vs 277 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
80.6 mm vs 104 mm — lower is better
Shared specifications
Max magnification
Both 0.16 ×
Internal focus
Both support internal focus
Weather sealing
Both support weather sealing
Control ring
Both support control ring
Custom function button
Both support custom function button
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
NIKKOR Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S
Pros
- ✓Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
- ✓Built-in optical image stabilization
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
Cons
- –Premium price point
- –Relatively heavy for extended handheld use
- –Slower maximum aperture limits low-light performance
FE 50mm F1.4 GM
Pros
- ✓Bright f/1.4 aperture for low light and subject separation
- ✓Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
Cons
- –Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value
Decided which one is right for you?
Compare live prices for the NIKKOR Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S and FE 50mm F1.4 GM at major authorized retailers.
Nikon NIKKOR Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S
Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed August 2026.