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Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 800mm f/5.6E FL ED VR vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 24–105mm f/4–7.1

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NikonAF-S NIKKOR 800mm f/5.6E FL ED VRNikonNIKKOR Z 24–105mm f/4–7.1
Overview
ReleasedApril 2013January 2026
Optics
Lens typePrimeZoom
Focal length800 mm24–105 mm
Maximum aperturef/5.6f/4–7.1
Minimum aperturef/32f/22–40
Optical construction20 elements in 13 groups plus protective glass; supplied converter has five elements in three groups12 elements in 10 groups; internal focusing
Special elementsTwo ED and two fluorite elements in the lens; one ED element in the converterOne ED and two aspherical elements
CoatingsNano Crystal Coat; no fluorine coating claimed in the maker specification tables used here–
Aperture detailf/5.6–32 without the converter; f/7.1–40 with the supplied TC800-1.25E EDf/4–22 at 24 mm and f/7.1–40 at 105 mm; displayed minimum aperture may vary with camera exposure increments
DiaphragmNine rounded blades; electromagnetic aperture controlSeven rounded blades
Angle of viewFX 3°10′; DX 2° without converterFX 84°–23°10′; DX 61°–15°20′
Mount and compatibility
MountsNikon F mountNikon Z mount
Image circleFull frameFull frame
CompatibilityCPU-equipped E-type Nikon F lens; electromagnetic aperture control requires compatible camera operationNative Nikon Z mount; full-frame FX image circle, also usable on DX cameras
Teleconverter supportSupplied matched TC800-1.25E ED is exclusive to this lens and gives 1000 mm f/7.1; original US announcement names D4, D800 series and D600 for full autofocus with it–
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance5.9 m0.2 m
Maximum magnification0.15×0.5×
Optical stabilisationYesNo
Autofocus detailInternal focusing with ultrasonic motor; autofocus and manual focusStepping motor; automatic or manual focusing
Focus distance detailMaker main minimum distance 5.9 m; Japan converter table gives 5.9 m in autofocus and 5.8 m in manual focus with the matched converter. Focus limiter selects FULL or infinity–10 mDistances from focal plane; 0.2 m at 24/50 mm and 0.28 m at 105 mm
Magnification detailNikon Japan publishes 0.15× without converter in AF and MF, used in the main specifications; UK gives 1/6.7. Japan lists converter ratios of 1/5.3 in AF and 1/5.1 in MFMaximum 0.5× at 70–105 mm; no separate AF/MF distinction published
Stabilisation detailLens-shift VR rated 4.5 stops under CIPA conditions in NORMAL mode on an FX DSLR; NORMAL and ACTIVE modes, with tripod vibration reduction supportedNo optical VR, as confirmed by both reviews; stabilisation depends on the camera body
Design
Dust and moisture resistant–Yes
Filter diameter52 mm67 mm
Maximum diameter160 mm73.5 mm
Length461 mm106.5 mm
Weight4,590 g350 g
Controls–Customisable control ring for focus, aperture, exposure compensation or ISO; AF/manual selection in camera menu
Zoom design–Barrel extends when zooming; focal-length markings 24, 35, 50, 70, 85 and 105 mm
Weather resistance–Designed for dust and drip resistance, which is not guaranteed under every condition
Filter detail52 mm drop-in holder system; pitch 0.75 mm–
Dimensions detailApproximately 160 mm maximum diameter × 461 mm from the mount flange; matched converter approximately 62.5 mm diameter × 16 mm between bayonet reference planes, 29 mm overallApproximately 73.5 mm maximum diameter × 106.5 mm from mount flange
Weight detailApproximately 4,590 g lens; supplied matched converter approximately 135 gApproximately 350 g
Lens hood–Optional HB-93B; not included, as confirmed by both reviews
In the box–LC-67B front cap and LF-N1 rear cap; rear cap may differ in camera kits
Release detailOriginal Nikon US announcement specifies April 2013 retail availability; January introduction is not used as the first-sale dateUS maker states mid-January 2026; earliest exact retail day or first UK day unconfirmed, so month precision retained

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