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):
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NIKKOR AF-S 600mm f/4E FL ED VR
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NIKKOR Z 600mm f/4 TC VR S
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SHORT DESCRIPTION
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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.
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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.
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COLOUR
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Black
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Black
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MOUNT TYPE
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Nikon F Mount
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Nikon Z mount
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FOCAL LENGTH
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600mm
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600mm
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MAXIMUM APERTURE
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f/4
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f/4
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MINIMUM APERTURE
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f/22
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f/32
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MAXIMUM ANGLE OF VIEW (APS-C SIZE/DX-FORMAT)
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2° 40′
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DX-format, without built-in teleconverter: 2° 40′ DX-format, with built-in teleconverter: 2°
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MAXIMUM ANGLE OF VIEW (FULL-FRAME/FX-FORMAT)
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4° 10′
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FX-format, without built-in teleconverter: 4° 10′ FX-format, with built-in teleconverter: 3°
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MAXIMUM REPRODUCTION RATIO
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0.14x
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Without built-in teleconverter: 0.14x With built-in teleconverter: 0.2x
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LENS ELEMENTS
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16
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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)
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LENS GROUPS
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12
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N/A
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COMPATIBLE FORMAT(S)
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Full-frame/FX-format Full-frame/FX-format in APS-C size/DX-format Crop Mode 35mm Film
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N/A
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VR (VIBRATION REDUCTION) IMAGE STABILIZATION
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Yes
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Lens shift using voice coil motors (VCMs)
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DIAPHRAGM BLADES
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9
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9 ( rounded diaphragm opening )
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DISTANCE INFORMATION
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No
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No
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ARNEO COAT
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n/a
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N/A
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NANO CRYSTAL COAT
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Yes
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N/A
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ED GLASS ELEMENTS
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4
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N/A
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FLUORITE ELEMENTS
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2
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N/A
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SUPER ED GLASS ELEMENTS
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n/a
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N/A
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PHASE FRESNEL
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n/a
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N/A
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ASPHERICAL ELEMENTS
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n/a
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N/A
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FLUORINE COAT
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Yes
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N/A
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SR (SHORT-WAVELENGTH REFRACTIVE) ELEMENTS
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n/a
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N/A
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SUPER INTEGRATED COATING
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No
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No
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AF-P (PULSE MOTOR)
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n/a
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N/A
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AF-S (SILENT WAVE MOTOR)
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No
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No
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INTERNAL FOCUSING
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Yes
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Yes
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MINIMUM FOCUS DISTANCE
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4.4 m (14.4 ft.)
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4.3 m (14.11 ft)
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CLOSE RANGE CORRECTION
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n/a
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N/A
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FOCUS MODE
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Auto/Manual Manual/Auto Manual Memory Recall
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N/A
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E-TYPE
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Yes
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N/A
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FILTER SIZE
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40.5mm
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N/A
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ACCEPTS FILTER TYPE
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Slip-in
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N/A
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DIMENSIONS (L X H X W) (MM)
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Approx. 166 x 432.0 mm (6.5 in. x 17 in.) Based on CIPA Standard
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Approx. 165 mm x 437 mm (6.5 in. x 17.3 in.)
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WEIGHT (G) (BODY ONLY)*1
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Approx. 3,810 g (134.4 oz.) Based on CIPA Standard
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Approx. 3260 g (7 lb 3 oz)
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MICRO
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n/a
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N/A
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LENS CATEGORY
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Sports & Action, Nature & Wildlife
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N/A
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FORMAT
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N/A
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Full-frame/FX-format(35mm)
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AUTOFOCUS NIKKOR F
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Yes
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N/A
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FEATURES
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Nano Crystal Coat, Autofocus, E-type
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N/A
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SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
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N/A
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LC-K107 Lens Cap (front cap), LF-N1 Lens Cap (rear cap), HK-43 Lens Hood, Strap, CL-L3 Lens Case
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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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