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

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 E FL ED VR and Nikon Z 600mm F6.3 VR S.

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Product
Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 E FL ED VR
Nikon Z 600mm F6.3 VR S
Name Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 E FL ED VR Nikon Z 600mm F6.3 VR S
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 600mm F4 E FL ED VR Nikon Nikkor Z 600mm F6.3 VR S
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 E FL ED VR
Nikon Z 600mm F6.3 VR S
Release Year 2015 2023
Release Date 2023-10-11
MSRP 12299 USD N/A
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 E FL 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 E FL 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 E FL 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 440 cm 400 cm
Maximum Magnification 7,4 0,15
Aperture
Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 E FL 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 E FL ED VR
Nikon Z 600mm F6.3 VR S
Construction 16 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 E FL 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
Yes
VR
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A 5 stops
Physical
Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 E FL ED VR
Nikon Z 600mm F6.3 VR S
Weather Sealing Yes Yes
Diameter 166 mm 107 mm
Length 432 mm 278 mm
Weight 3810 gr 1390 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 E FL ED VR
Nikon Z 600mm F6.3 VR S
Filter Type Drop-in Filter Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 40,5 mm 95 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HK-40 HB-105A
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