Nikon Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR vs Nikon Z 600mm F4 TC VR S

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Product
Nikon Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR
Nikon Z 600mm F4 TC VR S
Name Nikon Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR Nikon Z 600mm F4 TC VR S
Also known as Nikon Nikkor Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR Nikon Nikkor Z 600mm F4 TC VR S
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR
Nikon Z 600mm F4 TC VR S
Release Year 2023 2022
Release Date 2023-07-21 2022-11-02
MSRP N/A N/A
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Lens Type
Nikon Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR
Nikon Z 600mm F4 TC VR S
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 Z 600mm F4 TC VR S
Mount Nikon Z Nikon Z
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 Z 600mm F4 TC VR S
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Stepper motor Silky Swift VCM Autofocus System
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 130 cm 430 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,25
Aperture
Nikon Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR
Nikon Z 600mm F4 TC VR S
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 9
Optics
Nikon Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR
Nikon Z 600mm F4 TC VR S
Construction 25 elements  /  17 groups 26 elements  /  20 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 6 ED elements, 1 Aspherical element 3 Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) elements, 2 Super ED elements and 2 short-wavelength refractive (SR) elements.
Focal Length
Nikon Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR
Nikon Z 600mm F4 TC VR S
Focal Length 180-600 mm 600 mm
Zoom Range 420 mm None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No Yes
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A 1.4x
Image Stabilization Yes
VR
Yes
5.5-Stop VR Image Stabilization
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 5 stops 5 stops
Physical
Nikon Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR
Nikon Z 600mm F4 TC VR S
Weather Sealing Yes Yes
Diameter 110 mm 165 mm
Length 316 mm 437 mm
Weight 2140 gr 3260 gr
Other
Nikon Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR
Nikon Z 600mm F4 TC VR S
Filter Type Filter Thread Drop-in Filter
Filter Diameter 95 mm 46 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-109 HK-43
Tripod Collar Included Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A