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Nikon Z 800mm f/6.3, or 500mm f/5.6 PF with 1.4x Teleconverter?

Posted on July 27, 2023 by ShutterBug

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Nikon Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S Review

Posted on February 1, 2023 by ShutterBug

When Nikon added an 800mm S-line prime lens to their roadmap, I had flashbacks to the F-mount 800mm f/5.6E FL. That lens was Nikon’s crown jewel for years – a $ 16,300 piece of glass that very few photographers could … Continue reading →

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Photographing Landscapes… With the Nikon 800mm f/6.3?

Posted on December 9, 2022 by ShutterBug

I just returned from Bosque Del Apache, one of the best wildlife refuges in the US, where I spent a week testing the Nikon Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S. Yes, our copy of Nikon’s longest Z lens finally arrived! Of … Continue reading →

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Nikon Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S Lens Announcement

Posted on April 6, 2022 by ShutterBug

Today, Nikon announced its longest and perhaps most exciting Z-series lens to date with the 800mm f/6.3 VR S. Two things make this lens especially stand out: the unusually low weight of 2.4 kilos / 5.2 pounds, and the shocking … Continue reading →

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The Nikon Z 800mm f/6.3’s Unusual Price in Context

Posted on April 5, 2022 by ShutterBug

Most people seem to agree that Nikon’s newly-announced Z 800mm f/6.3 is a good price, launching for $ 6500. But that assessment only scratches the surface. In fact, for the focal length and aperture it offers, this is the least … Continue reading →

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