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

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

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Product
Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 G ED VR
Nikon Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR
Name Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 G ED VR Nikon Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 600mm F4 G ED VR Nikon Nikkor Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 G ED VR
Nikon Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR
Release Year 2007 2023
Release Date 2023-07-21
MSRP 10299 USD N/A
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 G ED VR
Nikon Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR
Lens Type Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 G ED VR
Nikon Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR
Mount Nikon F Nikon Z
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 G ED VR
Nikon Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information Stepper motor
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 500 cm 130 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,25
Aperture
Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 G ED VR
Nikon Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR
Maximum Aperture F4 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
Diaphragm Blades No information 9
Optics
Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 G ED VR
Nikon Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR
Construction 15 elements  /  12 groups 25 elements  /  17 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information 6 ED elements, 1 Aspherical element
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 G ED VR
Nikon Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR
Focal Length 600 mm 180-600 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
420 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
VR II
Yes
VR
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A 5 stops
Physical
Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 G ED VR
Nikon Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR
Weather Sealing Yes Yes
Diameter 166 mm 110 mm
Length 445 mm 316 mm
Weight 5060 gr 2140 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 G ED VR
Nikon Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR
Filter Type Drop-in Filter Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 52 mm 95 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HK-35 HB-109
Tripod Collar Included Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A