Nikon Nikkor Z 600mm f/4 TC VR S
Announced November 1, 2022
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Reviewer Consensus
Exceptional
The Nikon NIKKOR Z 600mm f/4 TC VR S is an optically superior super-telephoto lens that offers unique versatility through its integrated 1.4x teleconverter. While it commands a high price and significant physical weight, it provides professional-grade performance and handling for demanding wildlife and sports photography.
Weighted from 13 reviewer scores
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
- 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 $15,499.95 (USD)
- Focal length & aperture 600mm f/4
- Mount & coverage Nikon Z Full-Frame
- Stabilization Optical IS, 5.5 stops (CIPA)
- Close focus 4.3 m (0.14x)
- Filter thread 46mm
- Autofocus motor Silky Swift VCM
- Weight & size 3260g · 165 x 437 mm (6.50 x 17.20 in)
What the Reviewers Say
All 13 expert reviews, weighted into the PixelMeter score.
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- PetaPixel 9/10
We have an optically perfect lens with a lighter-weight design than we've ever seen before from Nikon, all wrapped up with the added versatility of a teleconverter.
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[I]t's very doable, so overall I think we've got a fantastic lens here for wildlife…
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Nikon has another winner in its line-up of long telephoto optics. Their Z 600mm f4 TC VR S is an excellent lens with one extremely compelling feature over rival systems: It has a built-in 1.4x teleconverter which changes it into an 840mm f5.6 lens at the flick of a switch.
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While most photographers will not need such an expensive and specialized lens, the possibilities it offers are unmatched for those who require it.
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The versatility of the built-in TC just can't be underestimated. Although I only use the lens for a very short time, it was instantly apparent that it has really changed the game in this focal range.
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There is no doubt this is a great lens to use and most of the time it ended up being used handheld.
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Not that Nikon is going to be able to supply it very much because I guarantee you as soon as they announce it they're gonna be like [...]
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The Nikon Z 600mm f/4 TC VR S follows in the highly capable and very expensive footsteps of the Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S.
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It's hands down the best 600mm prime lens I've used to date because of the built-in 1.4 extender; it works great in the field and offers us flexibility we just cannot find in other prime lenses except for maybe Nikon's 400mm f/2.8 lens with the built-in 1.4 extender.
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The new Nicor Z 600 F4TC VRS is an epic lens. It's sharp, it's fast, it's light, it's small relatively considering it is two lenses in one.
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This a great lens at a horrible price and if you need a fast super-tele for what you do, you can’t really go wrong with this lens. Don’t be fooled by the comments about how light and small it is.
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This lightweight and great image stabilizer makes it just an awesome combination for doing wildlife shots. The competition might offer something similar, but what it sets it really apart is this easily activatable and deactivatable teleconverter that is integrated.
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This is a fantastic lens, there's nothing for me to complain about except it's big, that's it.
