Is Nikon Z6 II and Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED compatible?

Below you will find your chosen camera and lens. Click on the product name for more information.

Nikon Z6 II

Nikon Z6 II
Released: 2020
Type: Mirrorless
Sensor: FX (Full frame)
25 Megapixels
6048 x 4024 pixels

Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED

Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED
Released: 2000
Telephoto Prime Lens
Focal Length: 300 mm
Aperture: f/4

Can you combine these two?

Last updated: March 2024

This is the short answer:

The camera and lens you have chosen can be used together if you use the desired adapter.

You must use a Nikon Z adapter

This Nikon lens is not part of the Nikon Z system but it can still be used with Nikon Z cameras. To use this Nikon lens on this Nikon Z camera you need an adapter.

Nikon Lens Mount Adapter FTZ

Focal Length

The Nikon camera has a sensor of type Full frame which means that your experienced Focal length will be same as the lens specification tells us.

This lens has focal length:
300 mm

Since Nikon Z6 II has a Full Frame sensor this is also the focal length you will experience.

Total weight

When you are looking at a combination of a camera and a lens you must always consider the total weight. Each product weighs in at:

Nikon Z6 II
705 gram

Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED
1440 gram

Together they have a total weight of 2145 gram (equal to 4.73 lb).

Please note that Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED has a tripod mount which is great.

Read more about Tripod mount

Compatibility Check ID: 2300