Nikon Z 600mm F4 TC VR S vs Nikon Z 600mm F6.3 VR S

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Nikon Z 600mm F4 TC VR S
Nikon Z 600mm F6.3 VR S
Name Nikon Z 600mm F4 TC VR S Nikon Z 600mm F6.3 VR S
Also known as Nikon Nikkor Z 600mm F4 TC VR S Nikon Nikkor Z 600mm F6.3 VR S
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon Z 600mm F4 TC VR S
Nikon Z 600mm F6.3 VR S
Release Year 2022 2023
Release Date 2022-11-02 2023-10-11
MSRP N/A N/A
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Lens Type
Nikon Z 600mm F4 TC VR S
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 Z 600mm F4 TC VR S
Nikon Z 600mm F6.3 VR S
Mount Nikon Z Nikon Z
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon Z 600mm F4 TC VR S
Nikon Z 600mm F6.3 VR S
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Silky Swift VCM Autofocus System Stepper motor
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 430 cm 400 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,15
Aperture
Nikon Z 600mm F4 TC VR S
Nikon Z 600mm F6.3 VR S
Maximum Aperture F4 F6,3
Diaphragm Blades 9 9
Optics
Nikon Z 600mm F4 TC VR S
Nikon Z 600mm F6.3 VR S
Construction 26 elements  /  20 groups 21 elements  /  14 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 3 Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) elements, 2 Super ED elements and 2 short-wavelength refractive (SR) elements. 2 ED, 1 SR, 1 phase fresnel, nano crystal coat, fluorine coat
Focal Length
Nikon Z 600mm F4 TC VR S
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 Yes No
Teleconverter Multiplier 1.4x N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
5.5-Stop VR Image Stabilization
Yes
VR
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 5 stops 5 stops
Physical
Nikon Z 600mm F4 TC VR S
Nikon Z 600mm F6.3 VR S
Weather Sealing Yes Yes
Diameter 165 mm 107 mm
Length 437 mm 278 mm
Weight 3260 gr 1390 gr
Other
Nikon Z 600mm F4 TC VR S
Nikon Z 600mm F6.3 VR S
Filter Type Drop-in Filter Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 46 mm 95 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HK-43 HB-105A
Tripod Collar Included Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A