Nikon Z 600mm F6.3 VR S vs Nikon Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon Z 600mm F6.3 VR S and Nikon Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR.

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Nikon Z 600mm F6.3 VR S
Nikon Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR
Name Nikon Z 600mm F6.3 VR S Nikon Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR
Also known as Nikon Nikkor Z 600mm F6.3 VR S Nikon Nikkor Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon Z 600mm F6.3 VR S
Nikon Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR
Release Year 2023 2023
Release Date 2023-10-11 2023-07-21
MSRP N/A N/A
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Lens Type
Nikon Z 600mm F6.3 VR S
Nikon Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR
Lens Type Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon Z 600mm F6.3 VR S
Nikon Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR
Mount Nikon Z Nikon Z
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon Z 600mm F6.3 VR S
Nikon Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Stepper motor Stepper motor
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 400 cm 130 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,15 0,25
Aperture
Nikon Z 600mm F6.3 VR S
Nikon Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR
Maximum Aperture F6,3 F5,6-6,3
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F5,6 at 180 mm
F6,3 at 600 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades 9 9
Optics
Nikon Z 600mm F6.3 VR S
Nikon Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR
Construction 21 elements  /  14 groups 25 elements  /  17 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 2 ED, 1 SR, 1 phase fresnel, nano crystal coat, fluorine coat 6 ED elements, 1 Aspherical element
Focal Length
Nikon Z 600mm F6.3 VR S
Nikon Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR
Focal Length 600 mm 180-600 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
420 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
VR
Yes
VR
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 5 stops 5 stops
Physical
Nikon Z 600mm F6.3 VR S
Nikon Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR
Weather Sealing Yes Yes
Diameter 107 mm 110 mm
Length 278 mm 316 mm
Weight 1390 gr 2140 gr
Other
Nikon Z 600mm F6.3 VR S
Nikon Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 95 mm 95 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-105A HB-109
Tripod Collar Included Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A