Nikon NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S

Nikon NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S

Professional telephoto prime with bright aperture, optical stabilization for Wildlife, sports, action photography.

Super-telephoto prime lens f/6.3 z-mount
Wildlife
Wildlife
Travel
Travel

Lens Review: Nikon NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S

The Nikon NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S is a lightweight and compact super-telephoto prime lens designed for Nikon's Z-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras. With a 600mm focal length and a bright f/6.3 maximum aperture, it is ideal for capturing distant subjects in wildlife, sports, and action photography. The lens features Nikon's Vibration Reduction (VR) technology, providing up to 5.5 stops of image stabilization, enhancing handheld shooting capabilities. Its advanced optical design includes Extra-low Dispersion (ED), Short-wavelength Refractive (SR), and Phase Fresnel elements to minimize aberrations and deliver sharp, high-contrast images across the frame. The lens's robust construction includes dust and drip resistance, ensuring reliability in various shooting conditions.

Specifications

Lens type
Super-telephoto prime lens
Max Format size
Full Frame
Focal length
600 mm
Image stabilization
Yes (Vibration Reduction with up to 5.5 stops of compensation)
Lens mount
Nikon Z
Maximum aperture
f/6.3
Minimum aperture
f/32
Aperture ring
No
Number of diaphragm blades
9 (rounded)
Optical construction
21 elements in 14 groups (including 2 ED elements, 1 SR element, and 1 Phase Fresnel element)
Minimum focusing distance
4.0 m (13.1 ft)
Maximum magnification
0.15x
Filter size
95 mm
Dimensions
107 mm (diameter) x 278 mm (length)
Weight
1,470 g (3.24 lbs)
Weather sealing
Dust and drip resistant
Usage
wildlife, travel

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