Nikon AF-S 800mm f/5.6E FL ED VR Black

The Nikon AF‑S NIKKOR 800mm f/5.6E FL ED VR is a flagship super‑telephoto prime lens engineered for professional photographers who demand extreme reach, exceptional optical performance, and reliable handling in the field. Designed for Nikon F‑mount DSLR cameras, this lens delivers powerful performance for wildlife, sports, aviation, and action photography where capturing distant subjects with clarity and precision is essential.

Extreme Reach & Professional Telephoto Performance

With a long 800mm focal length, this lens brings distant subjects dramatically close, making it ideal for photographing wildlife, birds in flight, motorsports, wildlife behavior, and other scenarios that require outstanding reach. Mounted on a DX‑format camera, it provides an effective focal length of 1200mm, giving even greater telephoto capability.

Superior Optical Design for Sharp, Clear Images

The optical construction features advanced elements including two fluorite elements and two extra‑low dispersion (ED) glass elements. These specialized components minimize chromatic aberration, reduce color fringing, and maintain exceptional sharpness and contrast across the frame.

• FL (Fluorite) elements reduce lens weight while preserving high optical performance.

• Nano Crystal Coat and Super Integrated Coating suppress flare and ghosting for enhanced clarity and color fidelity in challenging lighting.

Fast, Quiet Autofocus & Powerful Stabilization

Autofocus is driven by Nikon’s Silent Wave Motor (SWM), offering fast, smooth, and quiet focus acquisition—an essential trait when tracking moving subjects at extreme distances.

• Vibration Reduction (VR) stabilizes the view, offering up to 4.5 stops of compensation to help produce sharp handheld shots, even at long focal lengths.

• Full‑time manual focus override allows precise control without disrupting autofocus mode.

Professional Build & Ergonomics

Constructed with a robust magnesium alloy chassis and comprehensive weather sealing, this lens is built to withstand challenging environments encountered in outdoor photography.

• A rotating tripod collar enhances stability and handling, making vertical and horizontal orientation changes smoother.

• Rounded diaphragm blades contribute to beautiful out‑of‑focus backgrounds and natural bokeh quality.

Performance at Long Distances

With a minimum focusing distance of approximately 5.9 meters (19.4 ft) and a maximum reproduction ratio of 0.15×, this lens excels at capturing distant subjects with remarkable detail. Its optical design ensures consistent sharpness throughout the image.

Who It’s For

This lens is ideal for professional wildlife, sports, aviation, and action photographers who require unmatched telephoto reach, superior image quality, and reliable performance. The Nikon AF‑S 800mm f/5.6E FL ED VR delivers the power, precision, and optical excellence needed for capturing critical moments at extreme distances.