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Nikon Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S
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Nikon · 600 mm · f/6.3 · Nikon Z mount

Nikon Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S

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KEY FACTS
BrandNikon
Announcement dateOct 2023
Released2023
Production started2023
Production statusIn Production
What We Like
+Lightest 600mm super-telephoto in its class at under 1.5kg, enabling handheld shooting
+Excellent optical performance with sharp edge-to-edge clarity across the frame
+Outstanding 5.5-6.0 stops of image stabilization for handheld super-telephoto work
+Fast and silent autofocus ideal for wildlife and sports photography
+Compatible with Nikon Z teleconverters for extended reach without optical compromises
+Professional S-line build quality with comprehensive ergonomic controls and weather resistance
Worth Knowing
−Premium pricing at $4,800-$5,200 limits accessibility for enthusiast photographers
−Longer minimum focus distance (3.9m) and lower maximum magnification (1:6.1) than zoom alternatives
−Fixed focal length lacks flexibility compared to telephoto zoom lenses
−Control placement issues noted by reviewers, particularly focus ring position relative to tripod foot

General

Brand
Nikon
Announcement date
ⓘ
Refers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera.
Oct 2023
Released
ⓘ
Refers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale.
2023
Production started
2023
Production status
ⓘ
Current status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued).
In Production
Read our notes on general
The Nikon Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S is a lightweight, supertelephoto prime lens aimed at sports and wildlife photographers who need a significant amount of reach. Featuring a Phase Fresnel element, the lens is the lightest in its class, weighing under 1.5 kg. Image quality is excellent, and autofocus is fast and silent. The Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S is an excellent lens overall, and one that any Nikon shooter will be happy with if they can justify the cost.

Optical design

Minimum Aperture
f/32
Optical Elements
21 elements in 14 groups
Special Elements
1 Phase Fresnel element, 2 ED elements, 1 SR element
Coatings
Nano Crystal Coat, fluorine coating on front element

Autofocus

Type
Stepping Motor (STM)
Focus Method
Internal Focus (IF)
Maximum Magnification
1:6.1

Vibration reduction

Type
Optical VR
Stabilization (Standard)
5.5 stops
Stabilization (Synchro VR)
6.0 stops

Build

Weight (without tripod collar)
1,390g
Weight (with tripod collar)
1,470g

Features

Teleconverter Compatibility
Compatible with Z TC 1.4x and Z TC 2.0x
Control Options
L-Fn and L-Fn2 buttons, memory set button, focus limiter, control ring, removable tripod foot
Weather sealing
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Weather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions.
Yes

Optics

Min focal length
600 mm
Max focal length
600 mm
Focal range
ⓘ
Shortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end )
600 mm
Zoom lens
ⓘ
Zoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups
No
Max aperture wide
6.3
Max aperture zoom
6.3
Closest focusing distance
ⓘ
Minimum distance for a subject to be in focus.
390 cm01500
Blades
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Number of diaphragm blades in aperture
9020

Physical

Lens length
ⓘ
How long the lens is from front to back.
278 mm
Lens diameter
ⓘ
Width of the lens at its widest point
106.5 mm
Front filter size
ⓘ
Diameter of attachable filters.
95 mm
Lens mount
ⓘ
The lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras.
Nikon Z