Nikon NIKKOR 2205 800mm
Combining a fast f/5.6 constant aperture with a 4.5-stop Vibration Reduction system and a lightweight fluorite-element construction, this 800mm prime delivers sharp results even without a tripod. The included dedicated 1.25x teleconverter extends focal length to 1000mm while preserving autofocus and weather sealing, offering unique dual-role flexibility. Best for professional wildlife and sports photographers who need immense reach and reliable all-weather performance for isolating distant subjects.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong stabilization (95th percentile) 95th
- Strong optical (89th percentile) 89th
Cons
- Below average aperture (5th percentile)
- Below average build (6th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (7th percentile)
- Below average macro (30th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 18 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Super-telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 800 |
| Focal Length Max | 800 |
| Elements | 20 |
| Groups | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 0 |
| ED Elements | 2 |
| Coating | Nano Crystal & Super Integrated Coatings |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/32 |
| Min Aperture | f/5.6 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
Build
| Mount | Nikon F |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 4.6 kg / 10.1 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 52 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | Yes |
| Stabilization Stops | 4.5 |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 5900 |
| Max Magnification | 1:6.67 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Nikon NIKKOR 2205 800mm | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD | Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Viltrox Pro AF 27mm f/1.2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 800mm | 28-300mm | 18-50mm | 12-35mm | 18-135mm | 27mm |
| Max Aperture | f/32 | f/4 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/1.2 |
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E | Sony E |
| Stabilization | true | true | false | true | true | false |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | false | true |
| Weight (g) | 4590 | 590 | 290 | 306 | 326 | 560 |
| AF Type | Autofocus | VXD linear motor | stepping motor | Autofocus | Linear motor | STM |
| Lens Type | super-telephoto | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | prime |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon NIKKOR 2205 800mm | 53.9 | 7.2 | 5.7 | 30.4 | 89 | 4.7 | 63.7 | 33.6 | 60.4 | 95.3 |
| Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD Compare | 98 | 78.2 | 65.1 | 85.8 | 96.7 | 66.3 | 91.2 | 97.7 | 55 | 82.4 |
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 86.9 | 82.1 | 86.1 | 91.7 | 82.2 | 84.2 | 80.9 | 78.6 | 89.6 | 36.8 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 Compare | 53.9 | 82.1 | 85.4 | 51 | 86.5 | 84.2 | 63.7 | 80.6 | 85.1 | 96.9 |
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 98 | 75.7 | 72.5 | 40.3 | 78.5 | 77.6 | 44.7 | 95.8 | 89.6 | 82.4 |
| Viltrox Pro AF 27mm f/1.2 Compare | 86.9 | 98.5 | 67.4 | 38.5 | 82.2 | 98.6 | 91.2 | 33.6 | 89.6 | 36.8 |
Usage Scores
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