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Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 800mm f/5.6E FL ED VR vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4

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NikonAF-S NIKKOR 800mm f/5.6E FL ED VRNikonNIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4
Overview
ReleasedApril 2013September 2024
Optics
Lens typePrimePrime
Focal length800 mm50 mm
Maximum aperturef/5.6f/1.4
Minimum aperturef/32f/16
Optical construction20 elements in 13 groups plus protective glass; supplied converter has five elements in three groups10 elements in seven groups; internal focusing
Special elementsTwo ED and two fluorite elements in the lens; one ED element in the converterOne aspherical element
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/1.4–16
DiaphragmNine rounded blades; electromagnetic aperture controlNine rounded blades
Angle of viewFX 3°10′; DX 2° without converterFX 47°; DX 31°30′
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 m0.37 m
Maximum magnification0.15×0.17×
Optical stabilisationYesNo
Autofocus detailInternal focusing with ultrasonic motor; autofocus and manual focusMulti-focusing system; 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 0.37 m from focal plane; no separate AF/manual 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 0.17×
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 Amateur Photographer; camera-body stabilisation depends on the body
Video features–Suppressed focus breathing, quiet focusing and clickless control ring
Design
Dust and moisture resistant–Yes
Filter diameter52 mm62 mm
Maximum diameter160 mm74.5 mm
Length461 mm86.5 mm
Weight4,590 g420 g
Controls–Separate manual focus and customisable control rings; no physical AF/manual switch or function buttons, as confirmed by Amateur Photographer
Zoom design–Internal focusing keeps lens length unchanged
Filter detail52 mm drop-in holder system; pitch 0.75 mm62 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch
Weather resistance–Designed for dust and moisture 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 74.5 mm maximum diameter × 86.5 mm from mount flange
Weight detailApproximately 4,590 g lens; supplied matched converter approximately 135 gApproximately 420 g
Lens hood–HB-115 included
In the box–LC-62B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap and HB-115 hood
Release detailOriginal Nikon US announcement specifies April 2013 retail availability; January introduction is not used as the first-sale dateNikon USA states late September 2024 availability; earliest exact retail day and first UK day unconfirmed, so month precision retained. The co-marketed f/1.8 S is not treated as its predecessor

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