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Nikon NIKKOR Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S vs Nikon NIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7

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NikonNIKKOR Z 800mm f/6.3 VR SNikonNIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7
Overview
ReleasedApril 2022October 2025
Optics
Lens typePrimePrime
Focal length800 mm35 mm
Maximum aperturef/6.3f/1.7
Minimum aperturef/32f/16
Macro lens–Yes
Optical constructionTwenty-two elements in fourteen groupsEight elements in seven groups; internal focusing
Special elementsThree ED, one SR and one Phase Fresnel elementOne aspherical ED element
Aperture detail–At infinity f/1.7–16; at 0.16 m focus distance f/3.2–22
CoatingsNano Crystal Coat and fluorine-coated front element–
DiaphragmNine rounded bladesNine rounded blades
Angle of viewFX 3°10′; DX 2°DX 44°; Nikon Canada gives 52.5 mm equivalent angle of view in FX format
Mount and compatibility
MountsNikon Z mountNikon Z mount
Image circleFull frameAPS-C
CompatibilityAt launch, memory recall supported Z9, Z7II and Z6II with updated firmware; Nikon stated other models would follow through firmware updatesNative Nikon Z mount; designed for DX/APS-C format
Teleconverter supportNikon 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 distance5 m0.16 m
Maximum magnification0.16×0.67×
Optical stabilisationYesNo
Autofocus detailInternal focusing; STM stepping motor, as PetaPixel describesStepping motor; automatic or manual focusing
Focus distance detailMinimum focus distance 5 m from focal plane; limiter selects Full (infinity–5 m) or infinity–10 mMinimum 0.16 m measured from the focal plane; UK maker states 7.2 cm working distance from the front of the lens
Magnification detailMaximum reproduction ratio 0.16×Actual maximum reproduction ratio 0.67×; Nikon describes this as life-size equivalent in 35 mm/FX format, rather than an actual 1× ratio
Stabilisation detailLens-shift VR using voice-coil motors; five-stop CIPA rating on FX in Normal mode, or 5.5 stops with Z9 Synchro VRNo optical VR, as confirmed by both reviews; camera-body stabilisation depends on the body
Video featuresNikon describes suppressed focus breathing and stable aperture changesSuppressed focus breathing and quiet focusing; silent control ring
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter46 mm52 mm
Maximum diameter140 mm70 mm
Length385 mm72 mm
Weight2,385 g220 g
ControlsMemory-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 cameraCustomisable control ring for focus, aperture, exposure compensation or ISO; no physical AF/manual switch, as noted by Amateur Photographer
Zoom design–Internal focusing keeps total length unchanged
Filter detailRear 46 mm drop-in filter tray, as Digital Camera World and PetaPixel describe52 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch
Weather resistanceSealing around moving parts and mount gasket; magnesium-alloy barrel. Nikon does not guarantee dust and drip resistance in all conditionsDesigned for dust and drip resistance; resistance is not guaranteed under every condition
Dimensions detailApproximately 140 mm maximum diameter × 385 mm from mount flangeApproximately 70 mm maximum diameter × 72 mm from mount flange
Weight detailApproximately 2385 gApproximately 220 g, lens only
Lens hood–Optional HN-43, sold separately
Tripod mountTripod collar and foot; PetaPixel reports the collar is not removable and lacks 90° click stops–
In the boxLC-K106 front cover, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-104 hood, LN-3 strap and CL-L3 caseLC-52B front cap and LF-N1 rear cap
Release detailNikon Japan gives 22 April 2022; Nikon USA announced April 2022 availabilityNikon Canada states late October 2025 availability; earliest exact retail day and first UK day unconfirmed, so month precision retained

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