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Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 800mm f/5.6E FL ED VR vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II

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NikonAF-S NIKKOR 800mm f/5.6E FL ED VRNikonNIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II
Overview
ReleasedApril 2013September 2025
Optics
Lens typePrimeZoom
Focal length800 mm24–70 mm
Maximum aperturef/5.6f/2.8
Minimum aperturef/32f/22
Macro lens–No
Optical construction20 elements in 13 groups plus protective glass; supplied converter has five elements in three groups14 elements in 10 groups
Special elementsTwo ED and two fluorite elements in the lens; one ED element in the converterTwo ED and three aspherical elements
CoatingsNano Crystal Coat; no fluorine coating claimed in the maker specification tables used hereMeso Amorphous Coat and ARNEO Coat; fluorine-coated front element
Aperture detailf/5.6–32 without the converter; f/7.1–40 with the supplied TC800-1.25E ED–
DiaphragmNine rounded blades; electromagnetic aperture control11 rounded blades
Angle of viewFX 3°10′; DX 2° without converterFX 84°–34°20′; DX 61°–22°50′
Mount and compatibility
MountsNikon F mountNikon Z
Image circleFull frameFull frame
CompatibilityCPU-equipped E-type Nikon F lens; electromagnetic aperture control requires compatible camera operationNikon Z mount, FX/full-frame image circle
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 m0.24 m
Maximum magnification0.15×0.32×
Optical stabilisationYesNo
Autofocus detailInternal focusing with ultrasonic motor; autofocus and manual focusMulti-focusing system with Silky Swift Voice Coil Motors
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 mMinimum focus from focal plane 0.24 m at 24/28 mm, 0.27 m at 35 mm, 0.30 m at 50 mm and 0.33 m at 70 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 0.21× at 24 mm or 0.32× at 70 mm
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 in-lens VR according to Photography Blog; stabilisation depends on the attached camera body
Video features–Focus-breathing suppression; internal zoom keeps the centre of gravity steady on gimbals
Design
Dust and moisture resistant–Yes
Filter diameter52 mm77 mm
Maximum diameter160 mm84 mm
Length461 mm142 mm
Weight4,590 g675 g
Controls–Click on/off control ring, two assignable L-fn buttons and focus-limit switch that restricts minimum focus to 0.33 m throughout the zoom range
Zoom design–Internal zoom maintains the lens length
Weather resistance–Dust- and drip-resistant construction; not guaranteed in every situation
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 84 mm maximum diameter by 142 mm from camera mount flange to lens end
Weight detailApproximately 4,590 g lens; supplied matched converter approximately 135 gMaker approximately 675 g
Lens hood–HB-117 with window for rotating filters
In the box–LC-77B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-117 hood and CL-C2 case
Release detailOriginal Nikon US announcement specifies April 2013 retail availability; January introduction is not used as the first-sale dateAnnounced 22 August 2025; Nikon US specified mid-September availability. Main keeps the confirmed month without inventing a UK retail day

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