Nikkor Z 800mm F6.3 VR S

800mm
f/6.3
Prime
2385 g
Min focus 5 m

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Quick answer

The Nikon Nikkor Z 800mm F6.3 VR S is a super telephoto prime lens covering 800mm at f/6.3 for the Nikon Z mount. Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.

About this lens

Nikon Nikkor Z 800mm F6.3 VR S: a telephoto prime lens with a 800mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/6.3, made for Nikon Z mount cameras, with Vibration Reduction. It brings distant subjects closer for sports, wildlife and events.

Nikon Nikkor Z 800mm F6.3 VR S specifications

Brand: Nikon
Mount: Nikon Z
Focal length: 800mm
Maximum aperture: f/6.3
Lens type: Prime
Minimum focus distance: 5 m
Weight: 2385 g
Length: 385 mm

Specification source: wikidata.org

What can you shoot with the Nikon Nikkor Z 800mm F6.3 VR S?

At 800mm this is a super telephoto prime, which typically suits:

Wildlife and birds
Motorsport and field sports
Distant subjects and the moon

Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.

Full-frame equivalent and field of view

Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.

Sensor	Crop	Equivalent	Horizontal FOV	Diagonal FOV
Full frame	1.0x	800mm	2.6°	3.1°
APS-C	1.5x	1200mm	1.7°	2.1°

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Frequently asked questions

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

It uses the Nikon Z mount, so it fits Nikon Z cameras directly.

What is the focal length of the Nikon Nikkor Z 800mm F6.3 VR S?

It is a fixed 800mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/6.3. That makes it a super telephoto lens.

Is the Nikon Nikkor Z 800mm F6.3 VR S a prime or a zoom lens?

It is a prime lens with a fixed 800mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/6.3.

What is the Nikon Nikkor Z 800mm F6.3 VR S equivalent on a crop sensor?

On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 1200mm on full frame, with a 1.7° horizontal and 2.1° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.