Nikon NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S, front view. Camera West
Nikon NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S, angled view. Camera West
Nikon NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S, side profile with tripod collar. Camera West
Nikon NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S, barrel controls. Camera West
Nikon NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S, rear mount detail view. Camera West
Nikon NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S, with lens hood attached. Camera West
Nikon NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S, front view. Camera West
Nikon NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S, angled view. Camera West
Nikon NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S, side profile with tripod collar. Camera West
Nikon NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S, barrel controls. Camera West
Nikon NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S, rear mount detail view. Camera West
Nikon NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S, with lens hood attached. Camera West

CW ID: 1517461 | Nikon ID: 20122

Nikon Z 600mm f6.3 VR S

$5,199.95
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The NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S is an S-line super-telephoto prime that a Phase Fresnel element shrinks to 278 mm long and 1,390 g without the collar. Two ED elements and an SR element handle chromatic aberration, and Nano Crystal Coat keeps flare down on point light sources, so you get reference-grade 600mm rendering in a lens you can actually hand hold.

Balance is the part you notice first: the center of gravity sits back near the mount, so panning on a bird or a car does not fight you. There are two programmable Fn buttons, a control ring, a Memory Set button and a focus limiter on the barrel, plus a rotating tripod collar and a front rubber grip. The honest tradeoff is f/6.3, which asks for a bit more ISO in low light than an f/4 prime. If you are weighing this against the 180-600mm zoom, come talk to us and we will lay out where each one wins.

Buy from an authorized Nikon dealer like Camera West to ensure a genuine product with full manufacturer warranty and expert support.
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  • 600mm f/6.3 S-line super-telephoto prime for Nikon Z, FX format
  • Phase Fresnel element cuts size and weight sharply
  • 278 mm long, 1,390 g without the tripod collar
  • 21 elements in 14 groups, with 2 ED and 1 SR element
  • Nano Crystal Coat and fluorine coat on the front element
  • Optical VR rated to 5.5 stops, 6.0 stops with Synchro VR bodies
  • Near-silent stepping motor autofocus with suppressed focus breathing
  • Two programmable Fn buttons, control ring, Memory Set and focus limiter
  • Rotating tripod collar and front rubber grip
  • 95mm screw-in front filter thread
  • Compatible with Z teleconverters for up to 1200mm
  • Weather sealing against dust and moisture, plus a Kensington security slot

Scope of Delivery:

  • NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S lens
  • HB-105A lens hood
  • LC-95B 95mm snap-on front lens cap
  • LF-N1 rear lens cap
  • CL-L6 lens case
  • Rotating tripod collar

Limited Warranty:

Nikon USA provides a one year limited warranty on this lens when it is purchased from an authorized U.S. dealer. Camera West is an authorized Nikon dealer, so your lens arrives with genuine U.S. warranty coverage and support from Nikon Inc. Register the lens with Nikon after purchase to keep your service record on file.

General

Mount: Nikon Z mount

Lens Type: Super-telephoto prime, S-Line

Format: FX (full frame); also compatible with DX bodies

Focal Length: 600mm

Angle of View (FX): 4 degrees 10 minutes

Angle of View (DX): 2 degrees 40 minutes

Image Stabilization: Optical VR, up to 5.5 stops; up to 6.0 stops on Synchro VR bodies (CIPA, NORMAL mode)

Teleconverter Support: Compatible with Z series teleconverters for reach up to 1200mm

Weather Resistance: Sealed against dust and moisture

Optical Design

Elements and Groups: 21 elements in 14 groups

Special Elements: 2 ED elements, 1 SR element, 1 Phase Fresnel element

Coatings: Nano Crystal Coat; fluorine coat on the front element

Focusing

Autofocus: Stepping motor with internal focusing

Focus Modes: Auto and manual, with A/M switching

Minimum Focus Distance: 4 m (13.13 ft.) from the focal plane

Maximum Reproduction Ratio: 0.15x

Focus Controls: Focus limiter switch, Memory Set button, control ring, two programmable Fn buttons

Aperture

Maximum Aperture: f/6.3

Minimum Aperture: f/32

Diaphragm Blades: 9, rounded

Diaphragm Type: Electromagnetic, E-type, with stepless adjustment during video

Dimensions

Dimensions (Diameter x Length): Approx. 106.5 mm x 278 mm (4.2 x 11 in.)

Weight: Approx. 1,390 g without tripod collar; approx. 1,470 g with collar

Filter Size: 95mm screw-in, front

Tripod Mount: Rotating, removable collar

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