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 |