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Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 800mm f/5.6E FL ED VR vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S

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NikonAF-S NIKKOR 800mm f/5.6E FL ED VRNikonNIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S
Overview
ReleasedApril 2013February 2025
Optics
Lens typePrimePrime
Focal length800 mm35 mm
Maximum aperturef/5.6f/1.2
Minimum aperturef/32f/16
Optical construction20 elements in 13 groups plus protective glass; supplied converter has five elements in three groups17 elements in 15 groups; internal focusing
Special elementsTwo ED and two fluorite elements in the lens; one ED element in the converterThree ED, one aspherical ED and three aspherical elements
CoatingsNano Crystal Coat; no fluorine coating claimed in the maker specification tables used hereMeso Amorphous, Nano Crystal and ARNEO coatings
Aperture detailf/5.6–32 without the converter; f/7.1–40 with the supplied TC800-1.25E EDf/1.2–16
DiaphragmNine rounded blades; electromagnetic aperture control11 rounded blades
Angle of viewFX 3°10′; DX 2° without converterFX 63°; DX 44°
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; FX/full-frame 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 m0.3 m
Maximum magnification0.15×0.2×
Optical stabilisationYes–
Autofocus detailInternal focusing with ultrasonic motor; autofocus and manual focusMulti-focusing system with dual stepping motors; 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 mMinimum 0.3 m from focal plane; no separate AF/MF distance published
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 0.2×
Video features–Suppressed focus breathing, quiet focusing and clickless control ring; linear manual focusing can be enabled through compatible camera settings
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 supported–
Design
Dust and moisture resistant–Yes
Filter diameter52 mm82 mm
Maximum diameter160 mm90 mm
Length461 mm150 mm
Weight4,590 g1,060 g
Controls–Two customisable L-Fn buttons for horizontal or vertical shooting, customisable control ring and manual focus ring; AF/manual switch, as confirmed by both reviews
Filter detail52 mm drop-in holder system; pitch 0.75 mm82 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch
Weather resistance–Sealed body, mount and movable barrel parts for dust and drip resistance; resistance is not guaranteed under every condition
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 90 mm maximum diameter × 150 mm from mount flange
Weight detailApproximately 4,590 g lens; supplied matched converter approximately 135 gApproximately 1060 g
Lens hood–HB-110 included
In the box–LC-82B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-110 hood and CL-C2 case
Release detailOriginal Nikon US announcement specifies April 2013 retail availability; January introduction is not used as the first-sale dateNikon USA states late February 2025 availability; earliest exact retail day and first UK day unconfirmed, so month precision retained

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