Nikon Develops an S-Line 800mm Full-Frame Prime Lens
Nikon Develops an S-Line 800mm Full-Frame Prime Lens

Nikon Develops an S-Line 800mm Full-Frame Prime Lens

2021-12-14
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Nikon announces the development of the NIKKOR Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S, a super-telephoto prime lens for the Nikon Z mount system. Plus, explore the most updated NIKKOR Z Lens Lineup Expansion to 2023.

The NIKKOR Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S, a super-telephoto prime
The NIKKOR Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S, a super-telephoto prime

NIKKOR Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S: Super-telephoto prime

Nikon has announced the development of the NIKKOR Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S, a super-telephoto prime lens for full-frame (Nikon FX-format) mirrorless cameras for which the Nikon Z mount has been adopted. The NIKKOR Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S is an S-Line lens. The S-Line is a grade of NIKKOR Z lenses that demonstrate outstanding optical performance, adhering to a high standard of design principles and quality control. According to Nikon, the 800mm f/6.3 VR S delivers powerful rendering with outstanding resolution while thoroughly reducing color bleeding. By adopting a PF (Phase Fresnel) lens for the first time in a NIKKOR Z model, a compact and lightweight body are realized, making it highly portable despite being a super-telephoto lens. The PF lens, developed by Nikon, effectively compensates chromatic aberration, utilizing the photo diffraction phenomenon. It provides superior chromatic aberration compensation performance when combined with a normal glass lens. Nikon states that “With its high rendering performance and superb mobility, the NIKKOR Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S lens will reliably support the imaging expression of many photographers ranging from advanced amateurs to professionals”.

NIKKOR Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S, a super-telephoto prime
NIKKOR Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S, a super-telephoto prime

Perfectly suited for the Z9

Nikon’s goal is to offer a worthy super telephoto glass for its new flagship, the Z9. Indeed, the NIKKOR Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S Prime can be paired with the Z9 for telephoto purposes. To read more about the Nikon Z9, head over to our article: Nikon Presents the Z9 Flagship: 8K60p ProRes RAW and N-RAW Internally, and Will the Nikon Z9 Present a Revolutionary 8K RAW Video Format?

Will the Nikon Z9 Present a Revolutionary 8K RAW Video Format?
Will the Nikon Z9 Present a Revolutionary 8K RAW Video Format?

The NIKKOR Z Lens Lineup Expansion to 2023

Furthermore, Nikon has updated its NIKKOR Z Lens Lineup, which now has expanded to 2023. Check out the slides below:

The NIKKOR Z Lens Lineup Expansion to 2023
The NIKKOR Z Lens Lineup Expansion to 2023
The NIKKOR Z Lens Lineup Expansion to 2023
The NIKKOR Z Lens Lineup Expansion to 2023
The NIKKOR Z Lens Lineup Expansion to 2023
The NIKKOR Z Lens Lineup Expansion to 2023

Price and availability

The NIKKOR Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S is planned to be released in 2023. There’s no info about pricing yet. However, you can get notified of availability on the B&H website.

Product List

Here’re the products mentioned in the article, and the links to purchase them from authorized dealers:

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