A handheld 600mm full-frame prime in a class of its own. Just 11 inches long and 3 lbs., it enables bird, wildlife, motorsport and aircraft photographers to pack lighter, react faster and cover more distance—without using a tripod or monopod. Premium S-line optics deliver spectacular clarity, advanced VR image stabilization keeps handheld shots steady and all-weather durability ensures you can go wherever the action takes you.
Leave the tripod and monopod at home and live in the moment, quickly acquiring faraway subjects and tracking them with controlled precision.
The NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S fits comfortably in most backpacks and carry-on luggage, and it's light enough to be shot all day with less fatigue.
The center of gravity is shifted toward the camera, giving you more speed and control when panning and making the lens feel even lighter.
An essential focal length for motorsport action, birds and wildlife, 600mm closes vast distances and brings the heart of the story to your viewfinder.
Add an optional Z series teleconverter and extend your view up to 1200mm. Switch to DX Crop Mode in-camera for an additional 1.5x boost to your angle of view.
Nikon's anti-reflection coating, Nano Crystal Coat (N), greatly reduces ghosting and flare, even against bright backgrounds with direct sunlight.
The NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S lens is powered by the Nikon Stepping Motor (STM), an incredibly accurate, near-silent AF drive system designed to keep up with fast, erratic subjects like birds and motorsports, where you have only an instant to nail the shot.
Built-in optical VR achieves an effect of shooting up to 6.0 stops* faster on a camera that supports Synchro VR and 5.5 stops* faster on all other Z series cameras.
*Based on CIPA Standard; in NORMAL mode; this value is achieved when attached to a mirrorless camera equipped with a 35mm film size image sensor.
The NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S lens operates with virtually no mechanical noise, so you can confidently use Continuous AF to track subjects. Focus breathing is heavily suppressed, maintaining your framing as your focus position changes. And the precision electromagnetic diaphragm lets you make smooth, stepless aperture adjustments while recording.
Rubber gaskets keep dust, dirt and moisture out of moving parts, including the lens mount.
Perfect dustproof and waterproof performance is not guaranteed under all conditions.
Save a focus position with the Memory Set button. As your subject approaches the decisive moment, instantly snap back to that saved position using the Fn or Fn2 buttons.
The front element has Nikon’s nonstick Fluorine Coat, which repels oil, moisture and smudges and easily wipes clean.
At the top of the NIKKOR Z lineup are special lenses developed in pursuit of a higher level of optical performance—lenses that push the boundaries of traditional design, meet a higher standard of quality and enable new forms of image creation.
Uses standard 95mm threaded circular filters.
Focus Type | Autofocus |
Angle of View (diagonal) | 2°40' (DX-format); 4°10’ (FX-format) |
Lens Filter Size | 95 mm (Front) |
Maximum Aperture | f/6.3 |
Mount Type | Nikon Z Mount |
Minimum Aperture | f/32 |
Lens Min. Focus Distance | 13.13 ft (4 m) from focal plane |
Focal Length | 600mm |
Weight | (1470 g) Based on CIPA guidelines (including tripod collar) Approx. 1,390 g (excluding tripod collar) |
Dimensions | 4.2 in. (106.5 mm) x 11 in. (278 mm) Distance to end of lens from camera lens mount flange |
Image Stabilization | Yes |
Diaphragm Blades | 9 Rounded diaphragm opening |
Tripod Collar | Removable |
Optical Design | 21 Elements in 14 Groups |
Brand | Nikon |