Z mount’s first PF lens “NIKKOR Z 800mm f/6.3 VR SHas appeared. It is a super-telephoto lens that is significantly smaller and lighter, and has a size that allows you to take pictures with your hands. “Z 9In combination with this, the ability was verified at the site of railway photography.
The first Z-mount PF lens is so light that you can’t think it’s 800mm
F mount PF lens “AF-S NIKKOR 300mm f/4E PF ED VR」「AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VRThe first Z-mount “NIKKOR Z 800mm f / 6.3 VR S” is now available. Compared to the “AF-S NIKKOR 800mm f / 5.6E FL ED VR”, it is about 2205g lighter and the overall length is about 76mm shorter. In fact, it’s so light that you can’t think it’s 800mm when you pick it up, so you can take long-time handheld shots.
Handheld shooting of the passing Shinkansen with a powerful 800 mm
I often took pictures of the Shinkansen coming one after another at Odawara station with footwork. Since the lens is light, it is easy to handle, and there is little delay in swinging even if you take a panning shot. Recently, there are many stations where the use of tripods is prohibited, but with this lens, you can take handheld super-telephoto shots.
Achieves light handheld shooting with weight reduction and VR function
Compared to the “AF-S NIKKOR 800mm f / 5.6E FL ED VR”, it is more than 2kg lighter. The image stabilization function is 5 steps for the lens alone, and 5.5 steps for the synchronized VR with “Z 9”.
Assign functions to Fn buttons to customize operability
In addition to the L-Fn button on the lens operation unit, four L-Fn2 buttons are equipped at the position of the left thumb when holding it by hand. Wide non-slip rubber is used to improve holding performance.
You can take pictures of your favorite composition with your hands.
The PF flare I was worried about was not as worrisome as I expected as long as I used it this time. It occurs when a strong point light source enters the screen, but flare also occurs with a normal lens, and it may be a problem whether the shape and color of the flare suits your taste or not.
I couldn’t use it this time, but if you’re worried about it, you can reduce it with RAW development, so let’s try it. Rather than worrying about PF flare, it is more advantageous to be able to take a super-telephoto angle at will.
Catch the moment when it emerges from a steep slope
Rather than worrying about PF flare, there was a route I wanted to shoot with this lens. It’s a longing composition that I can’t take with the lens I currently own. Hakone Tozan Train Moha 2 that overcomes the steep slopes peculiar to mountain routes. PF flare can also be reduced by RAW development.
Pursuing high optical performance unique to the S line
The shape and arrangement of the PF lens are optimized to suppress ghosting. A clear image can be obtained in combination with the nano crystal coat. PF flare can be reduced by the PF flare control function installed in “NX Studio” and so on.
NIKKOR Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S
Release dateApril 22, 2022
Suggested retail price973,500 yen (tax included)
mountNikon Z mount
Lens configuration22 pieces in 14 groups
Aperture blade9 sheets (circular aperture)
Shortest shooting distance5 m
Maximum shooting magnification0.16 times
Filter diameterφ46mm (built-in type)
Maximum diameter x lengthAbout φ140×385mm
qualityAbout 2385g
* This report is “CAPA”May 2022 issueThis is a reorganization of the published article. I am using a beta machine for shooting.