Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 E FL ED VR vs Nikon Z 600mm F4 TC VR S

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 E FL ED VR and Nikon Z 600mm F4 TC VR S.

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Product
Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 E FL ED VR
Nikon Z 600mm F4 TC VR S
Name Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 E FL ED VR Nikon Z 600mm F4 TC VR S
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 600mm F4 E FL ED VR Nikon Nikkor Z 600mm F4 TC VR S
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 E FL ED VR
Nikon Z 600mm F4 TC VR S
Release Year 2015 2022
Release Date 2022-11-02
MSRP 12299 USD N/A
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 E FL ED VR
Nikon Z 600mm F4 TC 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 E FL ED VR
Nikon Z 600mm F4 TC 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 E FL ED VR
Nikon Z 600mm F4 TC VR S
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information Silky Swift VCM Autofocus System
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 440 cm 430 cm
Maximum Magnification 7,4
Aperture
Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 E FL ED VR
Nikon Z 600mm F4 TC VR S
Maximum Aperture F4 F4
Diaphragm Blades No information 9
Optics
Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 E FL ED VR
Nikon Z 600mm F4 TC VR S
Construction 16 elements  /  12 groups 26 elements  /  20 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information 3 Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) elements, 2 Super ED elements and 2 short-wavelength refractive (SR) elements.
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 E FL ED VR
Nikon Z 600mm F4 TC 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 Yes
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A 1.4x
Image Stabilization Yes
VR
Yes
5.5-Stop VR Image Stabilization
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A 5 stops
Physical
Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 E FL ED VR
Nikon Z 600mm F4 TC VR S
Weather Sealing Yes Yes
Diameter 166 mm 165 mm
Length 432 mm 437 mm
Weight 3810 gr 3260 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 E FL ED VR
Nikon Z 600mm F4 TC VR S
Filter Type Drop-in Filter Drop-in Filter
Filter Diameter 40,5 mm 46 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HK-40 HK-43
Tripod Collar Included Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other Supplied accessories
Slip-on front lens cap
LF-4 Rear Lens Cap
HK-40 Lens Hood
40.5 mm screw-in NC filter
CT-608 Lens Case
LN-2 Strap
Monopod collar