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

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

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Product
Nikon Z 600mm F6.3 VR S
Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 E FL ED VR
Name Nikon Z 600mm F6.3 VR S Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 E FL ED VR
Also known as Nikon Nikkor Z 600mm F6.3 VR S Nikon Nikkor AF-S 600mm F4 E FL ED VR
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon Z 600mm F6.3 VR S
Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 E FL ED VR
Release Year 2023 2015
Release Date 2023-10-11
MSRP N/A 12299 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon Z 600mm F6.3 VR S
Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 E FL ED VR
Lens Type Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon Z 600mm F6.3 VR S
Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 E FL ED VR
Mount Nikon Z Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon Z 600mm F6.3 VR S
Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 E FL ED VR
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Stepper motor No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 400 cm 440 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,15 7,4
Aperture
Nikon Z 600mm F6.3 VR S
Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 E FL ED VR
Maximum Aperture F6,3 F4
Diaphragm Blades 9 No information
Optics
Nikon Z 600mm F6.3 VR S
Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 E FL ED VR
Construction 21 elements  /  14 groups 16 elements  /  12 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 2 ED, 1 SR, 1 phase fresnel, nano crystal coat, fluorine coat No information
Focal Length
Nikon Z 600mm F6.3 VR S
Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 E FL ED VR
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 5 stops N/A
Physical
Nikon Z 600mm F6.3 VR S
Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 E FL ED VR
Weather Sealing Yes Yes
Diameter 107 mm 166 mm
Length 278 mm 432 mm
Weight 1390 gr 3810 gr
Other
Nikon Z 600mm F6.3 VR S
Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 E FL ED VR
Filter Type Filter Thread Drop-in Filter
Filter Diameter 95 mm 40,5 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-105A HK-40
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