Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 D IF-ED II vs Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 G ED VR

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 D IF-ED II and Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 G ED VR.

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Product
Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 D IF-ED II
Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 G ED VR
Name Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 D IF-ED II Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 G ED VR
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 600mm F4 D IF-ED II Nikon Nikkor AF-S 600mm F4 G ED VR
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 D IF-ED II
Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 G ED VR
Release Year 2001 2007
Release Date
MSRP N/A 10299 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 D IF-ED II
Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 G ED VR
Lens Type Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 D IF-ED II
Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 G ED VR
Mount Nikon F Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 D IF-ED II
Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 G ED VR
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 600 cm 500 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 D IF-ED II
Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 G ED VR
Maximum Aperture F4 F4
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 D IF-ED II
Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 G ED VR
Construction 10 elements  /  7 groups 15 elements  /  12 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 D IF-ED II
Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 G ED VR
Focal Length 600 mm 600 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No Yes
VR II
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 D IF-ED II
Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 G ED VR
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 166 mm 166 mm
Length 455 mm 445 mm
Weight 5900 gr 5060 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 D IF-ED II
Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 G ED VR
Filter Type Drop-in Filter Drop-in Filter
Filter Diameter 52 mm 52 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU N/A HK-35
Tripod Collar Included Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A