BENOISON 420-Nikon--F 420-800mm
The 420-800mm zoom range on a full-frame F-mount body provides extreme reach for distant subjects, though the manual focus and variable f/8.3-16 aperture demand careful technique and ample light. Its lightweight 717g build and direct F-mount compatibility eliminate the need for adapters, making it a portable option for Nikon DSLR users. This lens is best for hobbyist wildlife observers and moon photographers on a strict budget who are comfortable working entirely in manual mode.
Focal length 420-800mm
Aperture f/16
Mount Nikon F
stabilization Yes
Weight 716 g
af type manual focus only
lens type telephoto
45 Overall Score
Price £71
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong stabilization (81th percentile) 81th
- Strong versatility (71th percentile) 71th
Cons
- Below average optical (15th percentile)
- Below average af (15th percentile)
- Below average build (32th percentile)
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 420 |
| Focal Length Max | 800 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | 8.3-16 |
| Constant | No |
Build
| Mount | Nikon F |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weight | 0.7 kg / 1.6 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 62 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | Yes |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 800 |
vs Competition
| Spec | BENOISON 420-Nikon--F 420-800mm | Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR | Sony E SELP16502 | Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II | Viltrox WCL-X100VI | Meike MK-5018FFSTM-L |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 420-800mm | 16-50mm | 16-50mm | 18-55mm | 9mm | 50mm |
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/2.8 | f/1.8 |
| Mount | Nikon F | Nikon Z | Sony E | Canon EF-S | Fujifilm X | Panasonic Sigma L |
| Stabilization | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | false | true | false | false | false |
| Weight (g) | 716 | 135 | 107 | 200 | 130 | 297 |
| AF Type | manual focus only | Stepping Motor | Linear motor | Micro Motor | Autofocus | STM |
| Lens Type | telephoto | zoom | zoom | zoom | wide-angle | prime |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BENOISON 420-Nikon--F 420-800mm | 15.2 | 36.9 | 32.4 | 40.3 | 15.1 | 52.3 | 70.9 | 61.1 | 80.6 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Compare | 85.4 | 78 | 90.3 | 36.1 | 69.6 | 79.7 | 83.6 | 73.9 | 94.5 |
| Sony E SELP16502 Compare | 54.7 | 78 | 97.5 | 34.4 | 63.2 | 79.7 | 83.6 | 77.7 | 80.6 |
| Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II Compare | 54.7 | 70.3 | 82.4 | 42.5 | 61.7 | 79.7 | 83 | 77.7 | 92.3 |
| Viltrox WCL-X100VI Compare | 54.7 | 83.8 | 91.1 | 99.2 | 4 | 85.9 | 34 | 87.7 | 80.6 |
| Meike MK-5018FFSTM-L Compare | 85.4 | 55.9 | 71 | 96.1 | 57.3 | 52.3 | 34 | 52.7 | 80.6 |
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