Request a product

Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4 vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S

Every spec side by side, from each maker's published figures.

Better figure, where one is clearly better

NikonNIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4NikonNIKKOR Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2024April 2022
Optics
Lens typePrimePrime
Focal length50 mm800 mm
Maximum aperturef/1.4f/6.3
Minimum aperturef/16f/32
Optical construction10 elements in seven groups; internal focusingTwenty-two elements in fourteen groups
Special elementsOne aspherical elementThree ED, one SR and one Phase Fresnel element
Coatings–Nano Crystal Coat and fluorine-coated front element
Aperture detailf/1.4–16–
DiaphragmNine rounded bladesNine rounded blades
Angle of viewFX 47°; DX 31°30′FX 3°10′; DX 2°
Mount and compatibility
MountsNikon Z mountNikon Z mount
Image circleFull frameFull frame
CompatibilityNative Nikon Z mount; FX/full-frame 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 distance0.37 m5 m
Maximum magnification0.17×0.16×
Optical stabilisationNoYes
Autofocus detailMulti-focusing system; stepping motors; automatic or manual focusingInternal focusing; STM stepping motor, as PetaPixel describes
Focus distance detailMinimum 0.37 m from focal plane; no separate AF/manual distance publishedMinimum focus distance 5 m from focal plane; limiter selects Full (infinity–5 m) or infinity–10 m
Magnification detailMaximum 0.17×Maximum reproduction ratio 0.16×
Stabilisation detailNo optical VR, as confirmed by Amateur Photographer; camera-body stabilisation depends on the 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 featuresSuppressed focus breathing, quiet focusing and clickless control ringNikon describes suppressed focus breathing and stable aperture changes
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter62 mm46 mm
Maximum diameter74.5 mm140 mm
Length86.5 mm385 mm
Weight420 g2,385 g
ControlsSeparate manual focus and customisable control rings; no physical AF/manual switch or function buttons, as confirmed by Amateur PhotographerMemory-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
Zoom designInternal focusing keeps lens length unchanged–
Filter detail62 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitchRear 46 mm drop-in filter tray, as Digital Camera World and PetaPixel describe
Weather resistanceDesigned for dust and moisture resistance; resistance 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 74.5 mm maximum diameter × 86.5 mm from mount flangeApproximately 140 mm maximum diameter × 385 mm from mount flange
Weight detailApproximately 420 gApproximately 2385 g
Tripod mount–Tripod collar and foot; PetaPixel reports the collar is not removable and lacks 90° click stops
Lens hoodHB-115 included–
In the boxLC-62B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap and HB-115 hoodLC-K106 front cover, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-104 hood, LN-3 strap and CL-L3 case
Release detailNikon 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 predecessorNikon Japan gives 22 April 2022; Nikon USA announced April 2022 availability

More comparisons