Nikon AF- S 800mm f/5.6E VR Lens

Coming Soon! The Price - Very expensive for ME!!

About $18000 I read somewhere...

Exactly!

But you get a free 1.25X TC!!

AF-S NIKKOR 800mm f/5.6E FL ED VR Officially Announced

By DCNADMIN | Published: JANUARY 29, 2013
Nikon officially announced the AF-S NIKKOR 800mm f/5.6E FL ED VR lens at CP+ Show.
Nikkor AF-S 800mm f/5.6E FL ED VR links:

• Nikon.com
• Nikon Imaging
• Sample images
• Price: $17,899.95
• Shipping in April 2013

Press Release
AF-S NIKKOR 800mm f/5.6E FL ED VR compatible with the Nikon FX format and offering a maximum aperture of f/5.6. Focal length can be increased up to 1000 mm when the supplied teleconverter is used
TOKYO – Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce the release of the AF-S NIKKOR 800mm f/5.6E FL ED VR compatible with the Nikon FX format, and the dedicated AF-S TELECONVERTER TC800-1.25E ED.
The AF-S NIKKOR 800mm f/5.6E FL ED VR offers the longest focal length of 800 mm in the history of NIKKOR autofocus (AF) lenses, as well as a maximum aperture of f/5.6. Adoption of two fluorite and two ED lens elements has resulted in excellent rendering with effective reduction of chromatic aberration, superior resolution, and high contrast. In addition, Nano Crystal Coat makes for clear, consistent rendering with incredible ghost and flare suppression. When the teleconverter is used with this super-telephoto lens, the electromagnetic aperture enables stable exposure (AE) with high-speed continuous shooting. The lens is also equipped with a vibration reduction (VR) mechanism offering performance equal to an increase in shutter speed of 4.0 steps*. This new lens enables certain capture of the perfect moment for professional sports and press photographers, as well as advanced amateurs who enjoy photographing birds and wildlife.

The dedicated 1.25x AF-S TELECONVERTER TC800-1.25E ED is supplied with the AF-S NIKKOR 800mm f/5.6E FL ED VR. Together, a focal length of 1000 mm is achieved, making it the perfect combination for recording the dynamic movement or expressions of athletes from distances. What’s more, the AF-S TELECONVERTER TC800-1.25E ED is Nikon’s first teleconverter to be constructed with an ED lens element. It is designed specifically for use with the AF-S NIKKOR 800mm f/5.6E FL ED VR to ensure the same level of performance available when the lens is used alone for incredibly sharp images.
With the expansion of our lineup of digital-SLR cameras, Nikon continues to develop high-performance NIKKOR lenses that make the most of the superior resolution and image quality offered by these cameras. Nikon will continue to develop and release products offering superior performance and functionality based on the optical technologies it has cultivated over its long history, and to respond to the expectations of professional sports and press photographers.
AF-S NIKKOR 800mm f/5.6E FL ED VR primary features

• An FX-format compatible AF-S NIKKOR 800mm f/5.6E FL ED VR with the longest focal length in the history of NIKKOR autofocus lenses.
• Constructed of two fluorite lens elements. The lens is equipped with two fluorite lens elements used in IC steppers and scanners that require extreme precision. The superior transmissivity from the infrared to ultra-violet range demonstrates superior chromatic aberration compensation throughout the visible range.
• Equipped with two ED lens elements for sharp rendering and superior optical performance.
• Nano Crystal Coat effectively prevents the internal reflections that cause ghost and flare.
• When the teleconverter is used with this super-telephoto lens, the electromagnetic aperture built into the lens enables stable exposure control with high-speed continuous shooting.
• Equipped with a vibration reduction (VR) mechanism offering performance equal to an increase in shutter speed of approximately 4.0 steps*.
• A lightweight yet durable super-telephoto lens with the adoption of fluorite lens elements, which helps to reduce the weight of the lens significantly, and a magnesium alloy, which ensures strength and durability.

Why buy only one when you can buy two for just twice the price???

Buying my LOTTO ticket today....

As perfect as this lens would be in some situations, the idea of getting it to the places where I'd want to use it is almost as daunting as the price tag. This is where you need photography roadies.

Would be great for Africa lol

Weight over 5.06kg. What's the bonus in having VR on a lens that weighs over 11lbs ? Unless its a new fangled VR that works on a tripod

Pierro said:

Weight over 5.06kg. What's the bonus in having VR on a lens that weighs over 11lbs ? Unless its a new fangled VR that works on a tripod

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There's always gonna be someone who has one on a monopod. And at that length, even on a tripod I suspect you'll be susceptible to movement on a windy day.

I always thought that VR was meant to be off on tripods or monopods, excepting some Canon L lenses. VR is meant to detect human wobbly arms which wobble in a different way to tripods and monopods. I can't see VR coping with a windy day, blowing hard enough to move your monopod & lens around ?

I'm just questioning the value of VR on a lens thats hardly ever going to be hand held ( if at all ) And unless VR tech has gone to another level, you have to give VR time to settle before shooting which makes BIFs and other Wildife on the hoof ( which is surely where this lens would be used most ) rather difficult to shoot - as they've disappeared by the time you hit the shutter

Happy to be proved wrong though !

Let's put it another way. You're paying $18K for an 800mm lens. Whether or not you ever wind up with a situation where you do need it, I'd be pretty pissed if I paid that much for a telephoto lens and it didn't give me an option to turn it on.

I wonder what the insurance payment is for that? I mean I would not go out the door without a rider specifically for this lens.

BackdoorHippie said:

Let's put it another way. You're paying $18K for an 800mm lens. Whether or not you ever wind up with a situation where you do need it, I'd be pretty pissed if I paid that much for a telephoto lens and it didn't give me an option to turn it on.

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Yes, I guess if they didnt include VR , you'd have people up in arms screaming ' what - no VR and its $18k ? " But I dont see the value in it for such a heavyweight. So, it could have been a lot cheaper had they built it minus the VR

OK, so scratch off $2000 for no VR. Now it's affordable. LOL

The money is in the glass. VR is math and physics added in that would be foolish to omit, if only to avoid the review title, "$16K and no VR?!"

I bet a non VR 800 would be a lot cheaper than just - 2k

I guess its expected, true enough. Its a bit like video these days in that its expected. I'm one of those who just take photos with a camera. If i wanted video i'd buy a purpose built vid cam

I haven't read this whole thread but if I had a 800mm lens, it would have to be used on a tripod anyway and the VR would end up being turned off. I can' see hand holding 800mm.

You can buy a nice car for 18k...