Nikon go 800mm

Nikon have just announced the AF-S 800mm f/5.6E FL ED VR

This Nikkor lens is a high-speed, high-performance prime lens for dedicated wildlife and sports photographers with a huge focal length of 800mm. It features Nikon’s VR image stabilisation and a Nano Crystal Coat.

Nikon 800mm f/5.6 official spec sheet:

  • Focal length: 800 mm
  • Max. aperture: f/5.6
  • Min. aperture: f/32
  • Lens construction: 20 elements in 13 groups (plus one protective glass)
  • No. diaphragm blades: 9 (rounded)
  • Closest focusing distance: 5.9 m (19.4 ft) in AF mode; 5.8 m (19.0 ft) in MF mode
  • Filter/attachment size: 52 mm
  • Diameter x length: Approximately 160 x 461 mm
  • Weight: Approximately 4,590 g