Nikon NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR

Nikon NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR

Professional telephoto zoom with optical stabilization, advanced optics for Wildlife, sports, aviation photography.

Super-telephoto zoom lens f/5.6-6.3 z-mount
Wildlife
Wildlife
Sports
Sports

Lens Review: Nikon NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR

The Nikon NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR is a versatile super-telephoto zoom lens designed for Nikon's Z-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras. Covering an extensive focal length range from 180mm to 600mm, it is ideal for capturing distant subjects in wildlife, sports, and aviation photography. The lens features Vibration Reduction (VR) providing up to 5.5 stops of image stabilization, enhancing handheld shooting capabilities. Its advanced optical design includes Extra-low Dispersion (ED) and aspherical elements to minimize aberrations and deliver sharp, high-contrast images across the frame. The internal zoom mechanism maintains a constant lens length, improving balance and handling during shooting. The lens's robust construction includes dust and drip resistance, ensuring reliability in various shooting conditions.

Specifications

Lens type
Super-telephoto zoom lens
Max Format size
Full Frame
Focal length
180-600 mm
Image stabilization
Yes (Vibration Reduction with up to 5.5 stops of compensation)
Lens mount
Nikon Z
Maximum aperture
f/5.6-6.3
Minimum aperture
f/32-36
Aperture ring
No
Number of diaphragm blades
9 (rounded)
Optical construction
25 elements in 17 groups (including 6 ED elements and 1 aspherical element)
Minimum focusing distance
1.3 m (4.27 ft) at 180mm; 2.4 m (7.88 ft) at 600mm
Maximum magnification
0.25x
Filter size
95 mm
Dimensions
110 mm (diameter) x 315.5 mm (length)
Weight
2,140 g (4.72 lbs)
Weather sealing
Dust and drip resistant
Usage
wildlife, sports

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