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NIKKOR Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S

Nikon Z · Prime · FULL FRAME

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 price

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Last updated June 2026

Key specs at a glance

Focal Length

800 mm

Max Aperture

f/6.3

Mount

Nikon Z

Coverage

Full Frame

Stabilization

5.5 stops

Weight

2380 g

Min Focus

500 cm

Filter Size

46 mm

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Best for

Use-case scores

Scored algorithmically from verified specs. 10 = best in class.

Portrait

Limited
2.5/ 10
  • · 9-blade rounded diaphragm creates creamy out-of-focus highlights

Sports & Action

Fair
4.5/ 10
  • · Long telephoto reach (800mm) captures distant sports action
  • · Optical image stabilization assists when shooting handheld

Video & Hybrid

Good
7.0/ 10
  • · Optical image stabilization is vital for steady handheld panning
  • · OIS is highly effective offering up to 5.5 stops of stability

Landscape

Fair
4.0/ 10
  • · Weather-sealed body protects against dust and rain in the field

Travel

Limited
2.0/ 10
  • · Weather-sealed body is prepared for varied travel climates

Wildlife

Excellent
9.0/ 10
  • · Super-telephoto focal length (800mm) brings tiny/distant subjects close
  • · Optical image stabilization is crucial to keep telephoto shots steady

Macro & Close-up

Limited
1.5/ 10
  • · OIS stabilizes macro shooting, compensating for high-magnification handshake

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

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Full specifications

Verified specs · Nikon NIKKOR Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S

Optical Design

Focal length (Min)800 mm
Focal length (Max)800 mm
Max aperture (Wide)f/6.3
Max aperture (Tele)f/6.3
Elements22
Groups14
Special elements3 ED, 1 SR, 1 Fluorite

Focus System

Min focus distance500 cm
Max magnification0.16 ×
Autofocus motorMulti-Focus Stepping Motors
Internal focusYes

Image Stabilization

Optical stabilizationYes
OIS effectiveness5.5 stops

Physical Specs

Weight2380 g
Length277 mm
Diameter104 mm
Filter thread size46 mm
Weather sealingYes
Diaphragm blades9

Compatibility

Lens mountNikon Z
Format coverageFull Frame

Features

Control ringYes
Custom function buttonYes