Nikon Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR vs Nikon AF-S 60mm F2.8 G ED Micro

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR and Nikon AF-S 60mm F2.8 G ED Micro.

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Product
Nikon Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR
Nikon AF-S 60mm F2.8 G ED Micro
Name Nikon Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR Nikon AF-S 60mm F2.8 G ED Micro
Also known as Nikon Nikkor Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR Nikon Nikkor AF-S 60mm F2.8 G ED Micro
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR
Nikon AF-S 60mm F2.8 G ED Micro
Release Year 2023 2008
Release Date 2023-07-21
MSRP N/A 599 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR
Nikon AF-S 60mm F2.8 G ED Micro
Lens Type Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Standard / Normal
Macro
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR
Nikon AF-S 60mm F2.8 G ED Micro
Mount Nikon Z Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR
Nikon AF-S 60mm F2.8 G ED Micro
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Stepper motor No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 130 cm 18 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,25
Macro 1:1 No (No Macro lens) Yes
Aperture
Nikon Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR
Nikon AF-S 60mm F2.8 G ED Micro
Maximum Aperture F5,6-6,3
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F5,6 at 180 mm
F6,3 at 600 mm
Variable Aperture
F2,8
Diaphragm Blades 9 No information
Optics
Nikon Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR
Nikon AF-S 60mm F2.8 G ED Micro
Construction 25 elements  /  17 groups 12 elements  /  9 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 6 ED elements, 1 Aspherical element No information
Focal Length
Nikon Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR
Nikon AF-S 60mm F2.8 G ED Micro
Focal Length 180-600 mm 60 mm
Zoom Range 420 mm None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
VR
No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 5 stops N/A
Physical
Nikon Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR
Nikon AF-S 60mm F2.8 G ED Micro
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 110 mm 73 mm
Length 316 mm 89 mm
Weight 2140 gr 425 gr
Other
Nikon Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR
Nikon AF-S 60mm F2.8 G ED Micro
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 95 mm 62 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-109 HB-42
Tripod Collar Included N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A