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Nikon AF-S 800mm f/5.6E FL ED VR lens now in stock

The Nikon AF-S 800mm f/5.6E FL ED VR Lens is currently in stock at B&H for $17,896.95 with free shipping and 2% in rewards.

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Nikkor 800mm f/5.6 lens trivia by Moose Peterson

Some interesting trivia on the $18,000 Nikkor 800mm f/5.6 lens by Moose Peterson:

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You can now rent the Nikon 800mm f/5.6 lens for $529 for 3 days

You don’t have spare $18k for a new lens? BorrowLenses received their first Nikkor 800mm f/5.6E FL ED VR and the lens is currently available for rent. The price for 3 days is $529, insurance is $108 and shipping is $40:

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It takes three people to unbox the Nikon 800mm f/5.6E FL ED VR lens

If you are one of the lucky few who have ordered the most expensive lens in the current Nikon lineup, you may need an extra hand when unboxing this 800mm monster:

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Nikon 800mm f/5.6 lens shipping to NPS members, user’s manual available online

I received some information that the new Nikkor AF-S 800mm f/5.6E FL ED VR lens ($17,896.95, 2% in rewards available) started shipping to NPS members. The lens was delayed and the new official release date is May 31, 2013. The manual is currently available online and can be downloaded here. If anyone has some sample images taken with […]

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Nikkor AF-S 800mm f/5.6E FL ED VR lens delayed till May 31

Few days ago I mentioned about the potential delay of the new Nikkor AF-S 800mm f/5.6E FL ED VR lens. Nikon Japan now officially announced the delay – the new release date is May 31, 2013. If you are thinking of purchasing this $17,896.95 lens that weights 10.12 lb (4.59 kg), take a look also at those additional long lens support add-ons from […]

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The Nikon 800mm f/5.6 lens is now shipping in Asia

The Nikkor 800mm f/5.6 lens ($17,896.95) is now shipping in Asia according to this forum post on mobile01. The US release date is currently listed as April 4th, 2013. More details on the lens can be found here. Few addition images from mobile01:

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