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.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong stabilization (83rd percentile) 83rd
- Strong versatility (69th percentile) 69th
- Strong social proof (65th percentile) 65th
Cons
- Below average af (13th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)
- Below average optical (21st percentile)
- Below average bokeh (30th percentile)
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The proof
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 | Altura Photo NIKKOR YZ0308 | Fujifilm XC XC13-33mm F3.5-6.3f OIS | Viltrox AF 40mm F2.5 | Canon EF EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 420-800mm | 16-50mm | - | 13-33mm | 40mm | 18-135mm |
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/2.5 | f/5.6 |
| Mount | Nikon F | Nikon Z | Screw-on lens fits camera lenses with a 55mm front filter thread | Fujifilm X | Nikon Z | Canon EF-S |
| Stabilization | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | false | false | false | false | false |
| Weight (g) | 716 | 135 | 320 | 132 | 397 | 98 |
| AF Type | manual focus only | Stepping Motor | STM | STM | STM | Micro Motor |
| Lens Type | telephoto | zoom | wide-angle | standard-zoom | - | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BENOISON 420-Nikon--F 420-800mm | 12.8 | 29.6 | 42.2 | 47.9 | 20.9 | 42 | 15.9 | 69.1 | 65 | 83.4 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Compare | 87.4 | 75.6 | 92.5 | 44.2 | 73.8 | 77.7 | 0 | 82.9 | 77.2 | 95.3 |
| Altura Photo NIKKOR YZ0308 Compare | 87.4 | 75.6 | 73.7 | 96.2 | 45.1 | 77.7 | 0 | 33.3 | 72 | 83.4 |
| Fujifilm XC XC13-33mm F3.5-6.3f OIS Compare | 87.4 | 85.3 | 93 | 47.9 | 78.3 | 77.7 | 0 | 77.5 | 3.4 | 93.4 |
| Viltrox AF 40mm F2.5 Compare | 87.4 | 85.7 | 52.9 | 96.8 | 41.2 | 88.9 | 80.5 | 33.3 | 80.8 | 83.4 |
| Canon EF EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Compare | 53.8 | 52.7 | 97.1 | 91 | 81.9 | 54.5 | 0 | 95.7 | 45.4 | 83.4 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Amazon.it 1 offer From €86
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Usage Scores
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