Nikkor 600mm f/4G ED VR vs. 600mm f/4E FL ED VR lens specifications comparison

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Nikon 600mm f:4G ED VR lens design Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 600MM F:4E FL ED VR lens design
Nikon-600mm-f4G-ED-VR-lens-MTF-chartNikon AF-S NIKKOR 600MM F:4E FL ED VR MTF chart
Technical specifications comparison between the previous 600mm f/4G ED VR version (left) and the new Nikkor 600mm f/4E FL ED VR lens (on the right):

Nikkor 600mm f/4G ED VR Nikkor 600mm f/4E FL ED VR
Focal Length 600mm 600mm
Maximum Aperture f/4 f/4
Minimum Aperture f/22 f/22
Format FX/35mm FX/35mm
Maximum Angle of View (DX-format) 2°40′ 2°40′
Maximum Angle of View (FX-format) 4°10′ 4°10′
Maximum Reproduction Ratio 0.14x 0.14x
Lens Elements 15 16
Lens Groups 12 12
Compatible Format(s) FX
DX
FX in DX Crop Mode
35mm Film
FX
DX
FX in DX Crop Mode
35mm Film
VR (Vibration Reduction) Image Stabilization Yes Yes
Diaphragm Blades 9 9
Nano Crystal Coat Yes Yes
ED Glass Elements 3 4
Aspherical Elements
Super Integrated Coating Yes Yes
AF-S (Silent Wave Motor) Yes Yes
Internal Focusing Yes Yes
Minimum Focus Distance 15.7ft.(5.0m) 14.4ft.(4.4m)
Close Range Correction
Focus Mode Auto
Manual
Manual/Auto
Auto/Manual
Manual
Manual/Auto
Auto/Manual
Memory Recall
Rear Focusing
Filter Size 52mm 40.5mm
Accepts Filter Type Slip-in Slip-in
Approx. Dimensions (Diameter x Length) 6.5in.(166mm) x 17.5in.(445mm) 6.5in.(166mm) x 17in.(432.0mm) Based on CIPA Standard
Approx. Weight 178.5oz. (5,060g) 134.4oz. (3,810g) Based on CIPA Standard
 Price  $9,699.00 $12,296.95
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