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
39 Overall Score
Price $68
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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 | Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM | GoPro HB-Series AEWAL-001 | Ingram Canada - Nikon NIKKOR 20060 | Meike Neo Series 5514-E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 420-800mm | 16-50mm | 55-250mm | - | 18-55mm | 55mm |
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/0 | f/3.5 | f/1.4 |
| Mount | Nikon F | Nikon Z | Canon EF-S | GoPro HERO Black Mount | Nikon F | Nikon Z |
| Stabilization | true | true | true | true | true | false |
| Weather Sealed | false | false | false | true | false | false |
| Weight (g) | 716 | 135 | 375 | 100 | 195 | 286 |
| AF Type | manual focus only | Stepping Motor | STM | - | AF-P | STM |
| Lens Type | telephoto | zoom | zoom | wide-angle | zoom | prime |
| 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 | 26.7 | 41.8 | 48.6 | 20.9 | 38.5 | 16.3 | 70 | 67.9 | 82.6 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Compare | 87.2 | 73.8 | 93 | 45 | 74.4 | 75.8 | 0 | 83.4 | 82.1 | 95.5 |
| Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM Compare | 87.2 | 63 | 68.1 | 34.2 | 75.6 | 64.5 | 44.7 | 92.1 | 86.2 | 93.6 |
| GoPro HB-Series AEWAL-001 Compare | 53.6 | 100 | 98.7 | 14.2 | 45.9 | 100 | 91.1 | 33.8 | 84 | 82.6 |
| Ingram Canada - Nikon NIKKOR 20060 Compare | 53.6 | 73.8 | 86.6 | 93.9 | 57.7 | 75.8 | 16.3 | 82.8 | 70.2 | 93.6 |
| Meike Neo Series 5514-E Compare | 87.2 | 96.6 | 77.4 | 53.1 | 62.3 | 96.2 | 51.6 | 33.8 | 76.4 | 36.8 |
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