Nikon 800mm f/5.6E FL ED AF-S NIKKOR VR Lens with 1.25x Teleconverter
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Nikon 800mm f/5.6E FL ED AF-S NIKKOR VR Lens with 1.25x Teleconverter

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Key Features

  • Capture stunning detail with the Nikon 800mm lens, perfect for wildlife photography.
  • Experience exceptional sharpness with ED glass elements, reducing chromatic aberration.
  • Achieve crisp images using Vibration Reduction (VR), minimizing camera shake in every shot.
  • The fast f/5.6 aperture excels in low light, ensuring bright and clear action photography.
  • Autofocus NIKKOR lens ensures sharp, quick focusing, ideal for sports and fast-moving subjects.
  • Includes a 1.25x teleconverter, extending your reach for distant subjects with ease.
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Please Note: Nikon D2-series, D1-series, D200, D100, D90, D80, D70-series, D60, D50, D40-series, D3000, and film SLR cameras will not communicate aperture information electronically and cannot be used with this Lens
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mauro m : 800mm Nikon lens,is compatible with FX format,for example coupled with Nikon Df?BRUCE G : YesANDREW R : This lens should work with most Nikon SLR/DSLRs. Manual focus 35mm cameras may not work properly with this lens.

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2020-04-13T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

The Ultimate Birding Lens

Anyone who tells you shooting a 400mm (or a 600mm) "plus extensions" is equal to the 800 FL ED simply doesn't know what they're talking about. Make no mistake, I love my 400 FL ED. When you can fill the frame, the image quality is astounding. But if you're shooting small birds, you simply won't be able to fill the frame much ... or even half the frame (more often than not). Before I bought this lens, put my D500 on my 400 FL ED (600mm equivalent) ... and I still found myself cropping more often than not when shooting smaller birds. This made me realize that even the 600mm is still a compromise for birding. So I decided to bite the bullet and save a little bit longer ... and, boy, I am glad I did. The 800mm FL ED is a work of art. It is absolutely beautiful. Optically, it is astounding. Neither the 400 (cropped, or with TC) can touch the full presentation of an uncropped 800mm image. I have all 3 of Nikon's finest DSLRs (D5, D850, D500) as well as the Z7. The D5 is my first choice, the D500 my second, if I need the extra reach. Even though the 1.25x TC gives me 1000mm on the D5, the f/7.1 aperture slows the AF down a lot ... often rendering AF unusable. By contrast, when I use the D500 on the 800mm, not only do I enjoy an effective 1200mm, but my AF still works perfectly ... which (if conditions are dim) I really enjoy. That said, the image quality with the TC remains staggering, and the image quality without is in a class by itself. One interesting thing I've learned is none of the DSLRs can AF with the 1.4 or 2x TCS on them ... but my Z7 can. This gives me a 1600mm f/11 optic, with accurate AF, which may not be suitable for action, but it is terrific for small bird portraiture. Yes this lens is an investment, but after you shoot it for just one day, you will wonder how you ever lived without it. You will wonder why you ever "cropped images so much" ... and deluded yourself into thinking they were as good as images taken with a bare 800mm. There is simply no comparison. Once you buy this lens for birding, you won't use anything else. And, yes, it is also hand-holdable.

JohnK007

2018-07-21T10:37:59

Rated 5 out of 5

Wildlife photography

So far it has performed flawlessly and as advertised.

MITCHELL R.

2017-04-17T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Oh WOW

After 35 years in the photo world in one capacity or another I have worked with some really sharp glass in all formats this lens is in the top five. Working now as a photo guide I stay on top of new products after renting this for a rainy weekend it blew me away. Now to find a way to justify one of these. Nice job Nikon

Lippyjr

2015-08-11T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

great lens

Great lens I have used it for wildlife. This lens has to be used on a tripod, I find that a full Gimbal head is the best for big telephotos. It is a big lens it has a very nice transport case. Its size also makes hard to take on a plane. But the pictures it takes are sharp, the auto focus works very well

Wildlife G.

2015-07-30T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Takapunashooter

The Nikon 800mm Fluorite lens is terrific for bird photography. There is little difference in the image quality when used in conjunction with the dedicated teleconverter .

Takapunashooter

2015-05-10T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

One Awesome Lnes

I was given a wonderful opportunity to add this lens to my stable of Nikon Lenses. Images are crisp clear. It pairs extremely well with the D810

Anonymous

2014-05-03T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

One of the Sharpest Lenses ever!

It is the sharpest lens in the world, at the moment. Best to use with the Nikon D800E.

Naturphotograf

2013-08-04T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Fast becoming my fvorite lens

This is one great lens. I have used it with a V2, D4, D300S and D800E. The images never fail to satisfy me.

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Nikon 800mm F/5.6 Specifications

General

General

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  • Lens Mount

    Nikon F

  • Lens Format

    Full Frame

  • Lens Type

    Super Telephoto

  • Compatibility

    Nikon D3200, Nikon D7000, Nikon D4, Nikon D5200, Nikon D5100, Nikon D810A, Nikon D4S, Nikon D6, Nikon D850, Nikon D500, Nikon D780, Nikon D5300, Nikon D300S, Nikon D600, Nikon D3, Nikon D5600, Nikon D3300, Nikon D3100 Body, Nikon D3000, Nikon D3400, Nikon D3X, Nikon D5500, Nikon D750, Nikon D810, Nikon D800, Nikon D40, Nikon 7100, Nikon D610, Nikon D3500, Nikon D90, Nikon D7100, Nikon D300, Nikon D3100, Nikon D80, Nikon D700, Nikon D5, Nikon D5000, Nikon D2X, Nikon D7200, Nikon D800E, Nikon D750

  • Lens Series

    Nikon AF-S Series, Nikon E Series

  • Special Features

    Fluorite Lens Elements, Image Stabilization

  • Kit Style

    Base

  • MPN

    2205

  • Color

    Black

Focus

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  • Focus Type

    Auto Focus

  • Focusing Technology

    Inner Focusing

  • Closest Focus Distance

    19.36 / 5.9m

  • Distance Information

    Yes

  • Built-In Motor

    Yes

Optics

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  • Fixed Focal Length

    800mm

  • Maximum Aperture

    f/5.6

  • Filter Size

    52mm

  • Angle Of View

    3° 10

  • Minimum Aperture

    f/32

  • Maximum Magnification

    0.15x

  • Lens Coating

    Super Integrated Coating

  • Aspherical Elements

    No

  • ED Glass Elements

    Yes

Features

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  • Image Stabilization Type

    Yes

  • Tripod Collar

    Removable and Rotating

  • Waterproof / Water Resistant

    No

  • Dust Resistant

    No

Construction

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  • Lens Elements / Groups

    20 Elements in 13 Groups

  • Diaphragm Blades

    9

  • Weight

    10.1lb / 4590g

  • Dimensions

    6.3 x 18.15" / 160.02 x 461.01mm

Other

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  • UPC Code

    018208022052

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Designed For Use With:

  • Nikon D300
  • Nikon D3000
  • Nikon D3300
  • Nikon D40
  • Nikon D500
  • Nikon D5000
  • Nikon D5300
  • Nikon D600
  • Nikon D610
  • Nikon D700
  • Nikon D7000
  • Nikon D750
  • Nikon D80
  • Nikon D800
  • Nikon D800E
  • Nikon D810
  • Nikon D850
  • Nikon D90
  • Nikon DF
  • Nikon D300S
  • Nikon D3500
  • Nikon D5600
  • Nikon D7500
  • Nikon D780
  • Nikon D3
  • Nikon D3X
  • Nikon D4
  • Nikon D4S
  • Nikon D5

Compatible With Restrictions:*

* If using a APS-C Lens on a Full Frame Camera OR Full-Frame Lens on a APS-C Camera then Image sensor will be narrowed down to APS-C size.

  • Nikon D2Hs
  • Nikon D2X
  • Nikon D3100
  • Nikon D3200
  • Nikon D3400
  • Nikon D5100
  • Nikon D5200
  • Nikon D5500
  • Nikon D70s
  • Nikon D7100
  • Nikon D7200
  • Nikon Df

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Nikon 800mm f/5.6E FL ED AF-S NIKKOR VR Lens with 1.25x Teleconverter

Nikon 800mm f/5.6E FL ED AF-S NIKKOR VR Lens with 1.25x Teleconverter

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CompatibilityNikon D2Hs, Nikon D2X, Nikon D3, Nikon D300, Nikon D3000, Nikon D300S, Nikon D3100, Nikon D3200, Nikon D3300, Nikon D3400, Nikon D3500, Nikon D3X, Nikon D4, Nikon D40, Nikon D4S, Nikon D5, Nikon D500, Nikon D5000, Nikon D5100, Nikon D5200, Nikon D5300, Nikon D5500, Nikon D5600, Nikon D600, Nikon D610, Nikon D700, Nikon D7000, Nikon D70s, Nikon D7100, Nikon D7200, Nikon D750, Nikon D7500, Nikon D780, Nikon D80, Nikon D800, Nikon D800E, Nikon D810, Nikon D850, Nikon D90, Nikon DFNikon D2Hs, Nikon D2X, Nikon D3, Nikon D300, Nikon D3000, Nikon D300S, Nikon D3100, Nikon D3200, Nikon D3300, Nikon D3400, Nikon D3500, Nikon D3X, Nikon D4, Nikon D40, Nikon D4S, Nikon D5, Nikon D500, Nikon D5000, Nikon D5100, Nikon D5200, Nikon D5300, Nikon D5500, Nikon D5600, Nikon D600, Nikon D610, Nikon D700, Nikon D7000, Nikon D70s, Nikon D7100, Nikon D7200, Nikon D750, Nikon D7500, Nikon D780, Nikon D80, Nikon D800, Nikon D800E, Nikon D810, Nikon D850, Nikon D90, Nikon DFNikon D2Hs, Nikon D2X, Nikon D3, Nikon D300, Nikon D3000, Nikon D300S, Nikon D3100, Nikon D3200, Nikon D3300, Nikon D3400, Nikon D3500, Nikon D3X, Nikon D4, Nikon D40, Nikon D4S, Nikon D5, Nikon D500, Nikon D5000, Nikon D5100, Nikon D5200, Nikon D5300, Nikon D5500, Nikon D5600, Nikon D600, Nikon D610, Nikon D700, Nikon D7000, Nikon D70s, Nikon D7100, Nikon D7200, Nikon D750, Nikon D7500, Nikon D780, Nikon D80, Nikon D800, Nikon D800E, Nikon D810, Nikon D850, Nikon D90, Nikon DF
Special FeaturesFluorite Lens Elements, Image StabilizationFluorite Lens Elements, Image StabilizationImage Stabilization
Kit StyleBaseBaseBase
Lens TypeSuper TelephotoSuper TelephotoSuper Telephoto
Filter Size52mm40.5mm40.5mm
Fixed Focal Length800mm600mm400mm
Lens MountNikon FNikon FNikon F
Maximum Aperturef/5.6f/4f/2.8

About Nikon 800mm F/5.6

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Fast becoming my fvorite lens

By Ozarks

This is one great lens. I have used it with a V2, D4, D300S and D800E. The images never fail to satisfy me.

One of the Sharpest Lenses ever!

By Naturphotograf

It is the sharpest lens in the world, at the moment. Best to use with the Nikon D800E.

A masterpiece of optical engineering, the Nikon 800mm f/5.6E FL ED AF-S NIKKOR VR Lens with 1.25x Teleconverter is the epitome of telephoto prowess and supreme optical excellence. As the pinnacle of Nikon's high-end lens collection, this lens is renowned for its exceptional optical design that guarantees unparalleled sharpness, clarity, and color fidelity.

This remarkable performance is achieved through the integration of two fluorite and two extra-low dispersion glass elements, which effectively minimize aberrations. The fluorite elements also contribute to the lens's reduced weight, making it a more manageable choice for extended shooting sessions.

The lens features advanced Nano Crystal and Super Integrated Coatings, designed to significantly reduce lens flare and ghosting. This ensures flawless imagery, even when shooting in bright or backlit environments.

Equipped with Nikon's Silent Wave Motor, this lens offers rapid and near-silent autofocus, with the added benefit of full-time manual focus override for photographers seeking more control. The Vibration Reduction system compensates for camera shake up to an impressive 4.5 stops, ensuring blur-free shots even in demanding conditions.

The lens comes bundled with the dedicated AF-S Teleconverter TC800-1.25E ED, which magnifies the focal length by 1.25x, effectively reaching 1000mm. This teleconverter, designed with an extra-low dispersion element, maintains the lens's superior performance and ensures sharp, clear images.

Built to withstand harsh conditions, the lens features a dust and moisture-resistant magnesium-alloy barrel. The removable tripod collar, integrated with ball bearings, facilitates smooth transitions between portrait and landscape orientations, providing stability and flexibility during shoots.

The lens also features a specialized electromagnetic aperture mechanism, ensuring consistent and precise exposure control, particularly crucial for fast-paced shooting.

This lens is compatible with a wide range of Nikon models, including the D5, D4, D3 series, Df, D850, D810, D810A, D800/E, D750, D700, D610, D600, D500, D300/S, D7500, D7200, D7100, D7000, D5600, D5500, D5300, D5200, D5100, D5000, D3400, D3300, D3200, D3100, Z6/Z7 with FTZ Mount Adapter, Nikon 1 J1, J2, J3, J4 with FT-1, Nikon 1 V1, V2, V3 with FT-1, and Nikon 1 S1, S2 with FT-1.

Ideal for professional sports and press photographers, as well as wildlife enthusiasts, the Nikon 800mm f/5.6E FL ED AF-S NIKKOR VR Lens with 1.25x Teleconverter is a testament to Nikon's commitment to delivering optical excellence, durability, and versatility in every shot.

Nikon 800mm F/5.6 Features

  • FX-format compatibility, boasting NIKKOR's historically longest focal length with autofocus
  • The lens incorporates dual fluorite elements, commonly found in high-precision IC steppers and scanners, guaranteeing exceptional clarity
  • Optimal Transmissivity Spectrum ensures impressive coverage from the infrared to ultra-violet, expertly managing chromatic aberration
  • Presence of two ED lens elements for sharp imagery and peerless optical finesse
  • Integrated Nano Crystal Coat, thwarting internal reflections and thus, curtailing ghost and flare
  • When paired with the teleconverter, its in-built electromagnetic aperture ensures unwavering exposure control during rapid continuous shooting
  • Equips a vibration reduction (VR) system, comparable to an enhancement in shutter speed by roughly 4.0 steps
  • A fusion of fluorite lens elements and magnesium alloy construction results in a lighter yet robust super-telephoto lens
  • The dedicated AF-S TELECONVERTER TC800-1.25E ED, when used alongside, elevates the focal length to 1000mm, maintaining an aperture peak of f/7.1
  • Pioneering the integration of an ED lens element in a teleconverter
  • Designed for F-Mount cameras with an aperture range stretching from f/5.6 to f/32
  • Lens configuration includes Two Fluorite and Two ED Elements, augmented by Nano Crystal & Super Integrated Coatings
  • Employs a Silent Wave Motor AF system for quiet and efficient autofocusing
  • Multiple Vibration Reduction modes, including Sport and Tripod
  • Cutting-edge electromagnetic diaphragm mechanism paired with a detachable, rotatable tripod collar
  • Features a rounded 9-blade diaphragm for creamy bokeh
  • Comes bundled with a specialized 1.25x Teleconverter

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This product has a limited warranty of 12 months.

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Key Features

  • Capture stunning detail with the Nikon 800mm lens, perfect for wildlife photography.
  • Experience exceptional sharpness with ED glass elements, reducing chromatic aberration.
  • Achieve crisp images using Vibration Reduction (VR), minimizing camera shake in every shot.
  • The fast f/5.6 aperture excels in low light, ensuring bright and clear action photography.
  • Autofocus NIKKOR lens ensures sharp, quick focusing, ideal for sports and fast-moving subjects.
  • Includes a 1.25x teleconverter, extending your reach for distant subjects with ease.

What's in the box:

  • Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 800mm Lens
  • AF-S Teleconverter TC800-1.25E ED
  • Slip-on Front Lens Cap
  • LF-4 Rear Lens Cap
  • HK-38 Lens Hood
  • 52mm Screw-on NC Filter
  • LN-2 Lens Strap
  • CT-801 Trunk Case
  • Monopod Collar
  • BF-3B Front Lens Cap (Teleconverters)
  • CL-0715 Case
  • Nikon 1 Year Limited Warranty

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