Nikon Z 600mm F4 TC VR S vs Nikon Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR
This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon Z 600mm F4 TC VR S and Nikon Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR.
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Product |
Nikon Z 600mm F4 TC VR S |
Nikon Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR |
| Name | Nikon Z 600mm F4 TC VR S | Nikon Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR |
| Also known as | Nikon Nikkor Z 600mm F4 TC VR S | Nikon Nikkor Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR |
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Nikon |
| SKU | ||
Release Date and Price |
Nikon Z 600mm F4 TC VR S |
Nikon Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR |
| Release Year | 2022 | 2023 |
| Release Date | 2022-11-02 | 2023-07-21 |
| MSRP | N/A | N/A |
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Lens Type |
Nikon Z 600mm F4 TC VR S |
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 Z 600mm F4 TC VR S |
Nikon Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Nikon Z |
| Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Nikon Z 600mm F4 TC VR S |
Nikon Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR |
| Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Motor Type | Silky Swift VCM Autofocus System | Stepper motor |
| Focus Method | No information | No information |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 430 cm | 130 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 0,25 | |
Aperture |
Nikon Z 600mm F4 TC VR S |
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 | 9 | 9 |
Optics |
Nikon Z 600mm F4 TC VR S |
Nikon Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR |
| Construction | 26 elements / 20 groups | 25 elements / 17 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | 3 Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) elements, 2 Super ED elements and 2 short-wavelength refractive (SR) elements. | 6 ED elements, 1 Aspherical element |
Focal Length |
Nikon Z 600mm F4 TC VR S |
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 | Yes | No |
| Teleconverter Multiplier | 1.4x | N/A |
| Image Stabilization |
Yes
5.5-Stop VR Image Stabilization |
Yes
VR |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 5 stops | 5 stops |
Physical |
Nikon Z 600mm F4 TC VR S |
Nikon Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR |
| Weather Sealing | Yes | Yes |
| Diameter | 165 mm | 110 mm |
| Length | 437 mm | 316 mm |
| Weight | 3260 gr | 2140 gr |
Other |
Nikon Z 600mm F4 TC VR S |
Nikon Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR |
| Filter Type | Drop-in Filter | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 46 mm | 95 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | HK-43 | HB-109 |
| Tripod Collar | Included | Included |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |
