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Certified Keeper Nikon Nikkor Z 600mm f/4 TC VR S
92 PixelMeter Score 13 reviews

Pros Pros
  • Integrated 1.4x teleconverter for instant focal length flexibility
  • Outstanding optical sharpness and image quality
  • Fast, silent, and accurate autofocus performance
  • Improved weight and balance compared to previous generations
  • Effective vibration reduction and stabilization
Cons Cons
  • Substantial physical weight and size
  • Very high price point
  • Ergonomic issues with control ring and focus ring placement
  • Limited range limiter and focus performance quirks
  • Tripod foot lacks Arca-Swiss compatibility

Launch price Launch price $15,499.95
Focal length & aperture Focal length & aperture 600mm f/4
Mount & coverage Mount & coverage Nikon Z · Full-Frame
Stabilization Stabilization Optical IS, 5.5 stops (CIPA)
Close focus Close focus 4.3 m (0.14x)
Filter thread Filter thread 46mm
Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Silky Swift VCM
Weight & size Weight & size 3260g (7 lb 3 oz) · 165 x 437 mm (6.50 x 17.20 in)

Announcement date Announcement date November 1, 2022
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $15,499.95
Lens mount Lens mount Nikon Z
Image circle coverage Image circle coverage Full-Frame
Lens type Lens type Prime
Lens line / series Lens line / series S-Line

Elements Elements 26
Groups Groups 20
Special elements Special elements 2 ED, 1 Super ED, 2 fluorite, 1 SR, 1 meso amorphous coat
Coatings Coatings Nano Crystal Coat, Meso Amorphous Coat
Front fluorine coating Front fluorine coating Yes

Focal length (wide) Focal length (wide) 600mm
Max aperture Max aperture f/4
Minimum aperture Minimum aperture f/22
Diaphragm blades Diaphragm blades 9

Diagonal angle of view Diagonal angle of view 4° - 10°

Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Silky Swift VCM
Minimum focus distance Minimum focus distance 4.3 m
Maximum magnification Maximum magnification 0.14x
Focus mechanism Focus mechanism Internal focus

Optical stabilization (OIS) Optical stabilization (OIS) Yes
OIS rating OIS rating 5.5 stops

Aperture ring Aperture ring No
AF/MF switch AF/MF switch Yes

Weight Weight 3260g (7 lb 3 oz)
Maximum diameter Maximum diameter 165mm (6.50 in)
Length Length 437mm (17.20 in)
Filter thread Filter thread 46mm
Weather sealing Weather sealing Full weather sealing
Barrel material Barrel material Magnesium alloy
Internal zoom Internal zoom Yes
Tripod collar Tripod collar Included

Lens hood Lens hood HK-43, included
Teleconverter compatibility Teleconverter compatibility Built-in 1.4x