Nikon Z 800mm F6.3 VR S vs Nikon AF-S 800mm F5.6 E FL ED VR

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon Z 800mm F6.3 VR S and Nikon AF-S 800mm F5.6 E FL ED VR.

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Product
Nikon Z 800mm F6.3 VR S
Nikon AF-S 800mm F5.6 E FL ED VR
Name Nikon Z 800mm F6.3 VR S Nikon AF-S 800mm F5.6 E FL ED VR
Also known as Nikon Nikkor Z 800mm F6.3 VR S Nikon Nikkor AF-S 800mm F5.6 E FL ED VR
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon Z 800mm F6.3 VR S
Nikon AF-S 800mm F5.6 E FL ED VR
Release Year 2022 2013
Release Date 2022-04-06
MSRP N/A 17899 USD
Last known price 6496 USD 0 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon Z 800mm F6.3 VR S
Nikon AF-S 800mm F5.6 E FL ED VR
Lens Type Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon Z 800mm F6.3 VR S
Nikon AF-S 800mm F5.6 E FL ED VR
Mount Nikon Z Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon Z 800mm F6.3 VR S
Nikon AF-S 800mm F5.6 E FL ED VR
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Stepper motor No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 500 cm 590 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,16 6,7
Aperture
Nikon Z 800mm F6.3 VR S
Nikon AF-S 800mm F5.6 E FL ED VR
Maximum Aperture F6,3 F5,6
Diaphragm Blades 9 No information
Optics
Nikon Z 800mm F6.3 VR S
Nikon AF-S 800mm F5.6 E FL ED VR
Construction 22 elements  /  14 groups 20 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 1 PF element, 3 extra-low dispersion (ED) elements and 1 Short-Wavelength Refractive (SR) element No information
Focal Length
Nikon Z 800mm F6.3 VR S
Nikon AF-S 800mm F5.6 E FL ED VR
Focal Length 800 mm 800 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes Yes
VR
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 5.5 stops N/A
Physical
Nikon Z 800mm F6.3 VR S
Nikon AF-S 800mm F5.6 E FL ED VR
Weather Sealing Yes Yes
Diameter 140 mm 160 mm
Length 385 mm 461 mm
Weight 2385 gr 4590 gr
Other
Nikon Z 800mm F6.3 VR S
Nikon AF-S 800mm F5.6 E FL ED VR
Filter Type Drop-in Filter Drop-in Filter
Filter Diameter 46 mm 52 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-104 HK-38
Tripod Collar Included Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A