Nikkor AF-S 600mm f/4E FL ED VR lens
Nikkor Z 600mm f/4 TC VR S lens
Nikkor AF-S 600mm f/4E FL ED VR lens ($12,296.95) vs. Nikkor Z 600mm f/4 TC VR S lens ($15,496.95) specifications comparison (above picture is not to scale):
NIKKOR AF-S 600mm f/4E FL ED VR | NIKKOR Z 600mm f/4 TC VR S | |
SHORT DESCRIPTION | The AF-S NIKKOR 600mm f/4E FL ED VR is a lightweight super telephoto lens with an improved AF tracking, ideal for sports, action and nature photographers. | Be amazed by the performance of a super-telephoto lens that is equipped with advanced technologies and a 1.4x built-in teleconverter to switch between 2 focal lengths effortlessly. |
COLOUR | Black | Black |
MOUNT TYPE | Nikon F Mount | Nikon Z mount |
FOCAL LENGTH | 600mm | 600mm |
MAXIMUM APERTURE | f/4 | f/4 |
MINIMUM APERTURE | f/22 | f/32 |
MAXIMUM ANGLE OF VIEW (APS-C SIZE/DX-FORMAT) | 2° 40′ | DX-format, without built-in teleconverter: 2° 40′ DX-format, with built-in teleconverter: 2° |
MAXIMUM ANGLE OF VIEW (FULL-FRAME/FX-FORMAT) | 4° 10′ | FX-format, without built-in teleconverter: 4° 10′ FX-format, with built-in teleconverter: 3° |
MAXIMUM REPRODUCTION RATIO | 0.14x | Without built-in teleconverter: 0.14x With built-in teleconverter: 0.2x |
LENS ELEMENTS | 16 | 26 elements in 20 groups (including 7 elements in 4 groups in the built-in teleconverter, 3 ED elements, 1 super-ED element, 2 fluorite elements, 2 SR elements, elements with meso-amorphous and Nano Crystal coats, and a fluorine-coated front lens element) |
LENS GROUPS | 12 | N/A |
COMPATIBLE FORMAT(S) | Full-frame/FX-format Full-frame/FX-format in APS-C size/DX-format Crop Mode 35mm Film | N/A |
VR (VIBRATION REDUCTION) IMAGE STABILIZATION | Yes | Lens shift using voice coil motors (VCMs) |
DIAPHRAGM BLADES | 9 | 9 ( rounded diaphragm opening ) |
DISTANCE INFORMATION | No | No |
ARNEO COAT | n/a | N/A |
NANO CRYSTAL COAT | Yes | N/A |
ED GLASS ELEMENTS | 4 | N/A |
FLUORITE ELEMENTS | 2 | N/A |
SUPER ED GLASS ELEMENTS | n/a | N/A |
PHASE FRESNEL | n/a | N/A |
ASPHERICAL ELEMENTS | n/a | N/A |
FLUORINE COAT | Yes | N/A |
SR (SHORT-WAVELENGTH REFRACTIVE) ELEMENTS | n/a | N/A |
SUPER INTEGRATED COATING | No | No |
AF-P (PULSE MOTOR) | n/a | N/A |
AF-S (SILENT WAVE MOTOR) | No | No |
INTERNAL FOCUSING | Yes | Yes |
MINIMUM FOCUS DISTANCE | 4.4 m (14.4 ft.) | 4.3 m (14.11 ft) |
CLOSE RANGE CORRECTION | n/a | N/A |
FOCUS MODE | Auto/Manual Manual/Auto Manual Memory Recall | N/A |
E-TYPE | Yes | N/A |
FILTER SIZE | 40.5mm | N/A |
ACCEPTS FILTER TYPE | Slip-in | N/A |
DIMENSIONS (L X H X W) (MM) | Approx. 166 x 432.0 mm (6.5 in. x 17 in.) Based on CIPA Standard | Approx. 165 mm x 437 mm (6.5 in. x 17.3 in.) |
WEIGHT (G) (BODY ONLY)*1 | Approx. 3,810 g (134.4 oz.) Based on CIPA Standard | Approx. 3260 g (7 lb 3 oz) |
MICRO | n/a | N/A |
LENS CATEGORY | Sports & Action, Nature & Wildlife | N/A |
FORMAT | N/A | Full-frame/FX-format(35mm) |
AUTOFOCUS NIKKOR F | Yes | N/A |
FEATURES | Nano Crystal Coat, Autofocus, E-type | N/A |
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES | N/A | LC-K107 Lens Cap (front cap), LF-N1 Lens Cap (rear cap), HK-43 Lens Hood, Strap, CL-L3 Lens Case |
The above comparison is based on the specifications provided by Nikon. Here is another 600mm lens comparison from B&H Photo:
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