Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 G ED VR vs Nikon Z 600mm F6.3 VR S

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Product
Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 G ED VR
Nikon Z 600mm F6.3 VR S
Name Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 G ED VR Nikon Z 600mm F6.3 VR S
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 600mm F4 G ED VR Nikon Nikkor Z 600mm F6.3 VR S
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 G ED VR
Nikon Z 600mm F6.3 VR S
Release Year 2007 2023
Release Date 2023-10-11
MSRP 10299 USD N/A
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 G ED VR
Nikon Z 600mm F6.3 VR S
Lens Type Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 G ED VR
Nikon Z 600mm F6.3 VR S
Mount Nikon F Nikon Z
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 G ED VR
Nikon Z 600mm F6.3 VR S
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information Stepper motor
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 500 cm 400 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,15
Aperture
Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 G ED VR
Nikon Z 600mm F6.3 VR S
Maximum Aperture F4 F6,3
Diaphragm Blades No information 9
Optics
Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 G ED VR
Nikon Z 600mm F6.3 VR S
Construction 15 elements  /  12 groups 21 elements  /  14 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information 2 ED, 1 SR, 1 phase fresnel, nano crystal coat, fluorine coat
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 G ED VR
Nikon Z 600mm F6.3 VR S
Focal Length 600 mm 600 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
VR II
Yes
VR
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A 5 stops
Physical
Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 G ED VR
Nikon Z 600mm F6.3 VR S
Weather Sealing Yes Yes
Diameter 166 mm 107 mm
Length 445 mm 278 mm
Weight 5060 gr 1390 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 G ED VR
Nikon Z 600mm F6.3 VR S
Filter Type Drop-in Filter Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 52 mm 95 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HK-35 HB-105A
Tripod Collar Included Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A