Nikon introduces the lightweight Nikkor Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S
Friday 8 April 2022, 15:30 by Nando Harmsen | 3,593 views | 1 commentThis article was translated from Dutch with the help of AI. Read the original.
Nikon has launched a super-telephoto lens for mirrorless cameras. It is described as an extremely manageable and surprisingly light lens, despite its impressive 800mm focal length.
It could be ideal for photographing moving subjects, from eagles to aeroplanes, motorsport and winter sports.
It sounds strange to call an 800mm lens with an aperture of f/6.3 compact and lightweight. It should therefore be put into perspective.
The lens is around 2.3 kilograms lighter than the 800mm Nikon makes for the F-mount. It is as much as 16% shorter.
The reduced weight and shorter length make it easier to shoot handheld and follow subjects.
At least, if you don't take the narrow angle of view into account. That can make things rather difficult. Especially when you combine the lens with a teleconverter.
The Z 800mm f/6.3 has 5.5 stops of image stabilisation when combined with the Nikon Z 9. The focusing settings can be adjusted to your liking and, in the right conditions, the lens is weather-resistant.
The lens will be available from the end of April. At 7,299 euros, it is very competitively priced for this type of lens. You only realise this when you consider that the 800mm f/5.6 for the F-mount costs more than 20,000 euros.
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Nando Harmsen has been photographing for more than 40 years. He specialises in wedding photography and landscape photography. Nando also gives talks, workshops, masterclasses and photo trips, and regularly reviews new and interesting equipment.
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1 comment
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Henri wrote on Wednesday 13 April 2022 at 17:08 | replyFor the pro, a beautiful lens, and in itself quite interesting to see.
Translated from Dutch.
But yeah, that price tag. Although it doesn't shock me as much as that AF version.
For the hobby photographer actually somewhat within reach.
Now I do wonder whether there is such a big difference in quality as well.
Because I like playing around with extreme zoom settings, I have a Nikon Coolpix P1000, so you still get a front-row seat for next to nothing.
Besides, two Canons though.
Hmm.....would look quite nice with a Z7 by the way.............first let's see what the gas prices are going to do and the inflation figures and so on.
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