Nikon Z 600mm F6.3 VR S vs Nikon Z 600mm F4 TC VR S
This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon Z 600mm F6.3 VR S and Nikon Z 600mm F4 TC VR S.
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Product |
Nikon Z 600mm F6.3 VR S |
Nikon Z 600mm F4 TC VR S |
Name | Nikon Z 600mm F6.3 VR S | Nikon Z 600mm F4 TC VR S |
Also known as | Nikon Nikkor Z 600mm F6.3 VR S | Nikon Nikkor Z 600mm F4 TC VR S |
Manufacturer | Nikon | Nikon |
SKU | ||
Release Date and Price |
Nikon Z 600mm F6.3 VR S |
Nikon Z 600mm F4 TC VR S |
Release Year | 2023 | 2022 |
Release Date | 2023-10-11 | 2022-11-02 |
MSRP | N/A | N/A |
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Lens Type |
Nikon Z 600mm F6.3 VR S |
Nikon Z 600mm F4 TC VR S |
Lens Type |
Telephoto Supertelephoto |
Telephoto Supertelephoto |
Zoom or Prime | Prime lens (no zoom) | Prime lens (no zoom) |
Mount and Compatibility |
Nikon Z 600mm F6.3 VR S |
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 600mm F6.3 VR S |
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 | 400 cm | 430 cm |
Maximum Magnification | 0,15 | |
Aperture |
Nikon Z 600mm F6.3 VR S |
Nikon Z 600mm F4 TC VR S |
Maximum Aperture | F6,3 | F4 |
Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
Optics |
Nikon Z 600mm F6.3 VR S |
Nikon Z 600mm F4 TC VR S |
Construction | 21 elements / 14 groups | 26 elements / 20 groups |
Special Elements/Coatings | 2 ED, 1 SR, 1 phase fresnel, nano crystal coat, fluorine coat | 3 Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) elements, 2 Super ED elements and 2 short-wavelength refractive (SR) elements. |
Focal Length |
Nikon Z 600mm F6.3 VR S |
Nikon Z 600mm F4 TC VR S |
Focal Length | 600 mm | 600 mm |
Zoom Range | None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
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 600mm F6.3 VR S |
Nikon Z 600mm F4 TC VR S |
Weather Sealing | Yes | Yes |
Diameter | 107 mm | 165 mm |
Length | 278 mm | 437 mm |
Weight | 1390 gr | 3260 gr |
Other |
Nikon Z 600mm F6.3 VR S |
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-105A | HK-43 |
Tripod Collar | Included | Included |
Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |