Nikon announces 800mm telephoto that costs US$17,899.95

CP+ JAPAN – Well, would you buy a lens that costs US dollars 17,899.95? Nikon announced 800mm f/5.6E FL ED VR, which is the longest lens of its kind and will feature a teleconverter that takes the focal length to an incredible 1000mm with the maximum aperture up to f/7.1 (while using teleconverter). According to the reports, the lens was designed for full frame (FX) Nikon cameras, but it can be easily used on a DX (crop-sensor) Nikon SLR cameras as well. The lens was announced during the CP+ Camera and Photo Imging Show 2013 in Japan.

But what is to be noted here is, the price. Will you buy this lens? Let us know your comments.

Nikon's 800mm Lens
Courtesy: Nikon

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