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Nikon NIKKOR Z 24–105mm f/4–7.1 vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S

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NikonNIKKOR Z 24–105mm f/4–7.1NikonNIKKOR Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S
Overview
ReleasedJanuary 2026April 2022
Optics
Lens typeZoomPrime
Focal length24–105 mm800 mm
Maximum aperturef/4–7.1f/6.3
Minimum aperturef/22–40f/32
Optical construction12 elements in 10 groups; internal focusingTwenty-two elements in fourteen groups
Special elementsOne ED and two aspherical elementsThree ED, one SR and one Phase Fresnel element
Coatings–Nano Crystal Coat and fluorine-coated front element
Aperture detailf/4–22 at 24 mm and f/7.1–40 at 105 mm; displayed minimum aperture may vary with camera exposure increments–
DiaphragmSeven rounded bladesNine rounded blades
Angle of viewFX 84°–23°10′; DX 61°–15°20′FX 3°10′; DX 2°
Mount and compatibility
MountsNikon Z mountNikon Z mount
Image circleFull frameFull frame
CompatibilityNative Nikon Z mount; full-frame FX image circle, also usable on DX camerasAt launch, memory recall supported Z9, Z7II and Z6II with updated firmware; Nikon stated other models would follow through firmware updates
Teleconverter support–Nikon Z TC-1.4× provides 1120 mm; TC-2.0× provides 1600 mm. Nikon warns AF may slow or lose accuracy depending on subject, brightness and focus position
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.2 m5 m
Maximum magnification0.5×0.16×
Optical stabilisationNoYes
Autofocus detailStepping motor; automatic or manual focusingInternal focusing; STM stepping motor, as PetaPixel describes
Focus distance detailDistances from focal plane; 0.2 m at 24/50 mm and 0.28 m at 105 mmMinimum focus distance 5 m from focal plane; limiter selects Full (infinity–5 m) or infinity–10 m
Magnification detailMaximum 0.5× at 70–105 mm; no separate AF/MF distinction publishedMaximum reproduction ratio 0.16×
Stabilisation detailNo optical VR, as confirmed by both reviews; stabilisation depends on the camera bodyLens-shift VR using voice-coil motors; five-stop CIPA rating on FX in Normal mode, or 5.5 stops with Z9 Synchro VR
Video features–Nikon describes suppressed focus breathing and stable aperture changes
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter67 mm46 mm
Maximum diameter73.5 mm140 mm
Length106.5 mm385 mm
Weight350 g2,385 g
ControlsCustomisable control ring for focus, aperture, exposure compensation or ISO; AF/manual selection in camera menuMemory-set button, one L-Fn and four L-Fn2 buttons; control ring assigns aperture, ISO or exposure compensation. PetaPixel notes VR mode is controlled through the camera
Filter detail–Rear 46 mm drop-in filter tray, as Digital Camera World and PetaPixel describe
Zoom designBarrel extends when zooming; focal-length markings 24, 35, 50, 70, 85 and 105 mm–
Weather resistanceDesigned for dust and drip resistance, which is not guaranteed under every conditionSealing around moving parts and mount gasket; magnesium-alloy barrel. Nikon does not guarantee dust and drip resistance in all conditions
Dimensions detailApproximately 73.5 mm maximum diameter × 106.5 mm from mount flangeApproximately 140 mm maximum diameter × 385 mm from mount flange
Weight detailApproximately 350 gApproximately 2385 g
Tripod mount–Tripod collar and foot; PetaPixel reports the collar is not removable and lacks 90° click stops
Lens hoodOptional HB-93B; not included, as confirmed by both reviews–
In the boxLC-67B front cap and LF-N1 rear cap; rear cap may differ in camera kitsLC-K106 front cover, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-104 hood, LN-3 strap and CL-L3 case
Release detailUS maker states mid-January 2026; earliest exact retail day or first UK day unconfirmed, so month precision retainedNikon Japan gives 22 April 2022; Nikon USA announced April 2022 availability

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