Nikon Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR vs Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 D IF-ED II

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR and Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 D IF-ED II.

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Product
Nikon Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR
Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 D IF-ED II
Name Nikon Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 D IF-ED II
Also known as Nikon Nikkor Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR Nikon Nikkor AF-S 600mm F4 D IF-ED II
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR
Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 D IF-ED II
Release Year 2023 2001
Release Date 2023-07-21
MSRP N/A N/A
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Lens Type
Nikon Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR
Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 D IF-ED II
Lens Type Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR
Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 D IF-ED II
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 600mm F4 D IF-ED II
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 600 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,25
Aperture
Nikon Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR
Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 D IF-ED II
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
F4
Diaphragm Blades 9 No information
Optics
Nikon Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR
Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 D IF-ED II
Construction 25 elements  /  17 groups 10 elements  /  7 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 600mm F4 D IF-ED II
Focal Length 180-600 mm 600 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 600mm F4 D IF-ED II
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 110 mm 166 mm
Length 316 mm 455 mm
Weight 2140 gr 5900 gr
Other
Nikon Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR
Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 D IF-ED II
Filter Type Filter Thread Drop-in Filter
Filter Diameter 95 mm 52 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-109 N/A
Tripod Collar Included Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A