
Nikon 20122 NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S Lens
Nikon's lightest 600mm super-telephoto prime for Z-mount delivers up to 6.0 stops of VR and extends to 1800mm with teleconverter and DX crop.
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Overview
Key Features
Far reaching 600mm focal length. Get even closer by utilizing DX Crop Mode or adding an optional Z series teleconverter. The NIKKOR Z TC 1.4x extends your focal length to 840mm while the NIKKOR Z TC 2.0x will extend your view up to 1200mm. Add in DX Crop Mode to the TC 2.0x for a whopping 1800mm reach.
VR Image stabilization. Built-in optical Vibration Reduction (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.
Customize for your style of shooting. Assignable L-Fn buttons can be mapped to subject tracking, AF Lock, image playback and more; while the assignable control ring can be used to adjust aperture, ISO, exposure compensation and more.
Kensington Security Slot. Compatible with pro-grade cable locks to keep your lens safe and secure in remote shooting situations.
95mm filter compatible. Lens accepts standard 95mm threaded circular filters.
Specifications
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- 600mm reach extendable up to 1800mm with teleconverter and DX crop mode provides exceptional versatility for distant subjects
- Up to 6.0 stops of optical vibration reduction with Synchro VR enables handheld shooting at slow shutter speeds
- Assignable L-Fn buttons and control ring allow personalized handling for different shooting scenarios
- 95mm filter thread accepts standard circular filters for polarizing or protective use
- Built-in Kensington Security Slot protects the lens during remote or unattended setups
👎 Cons
- Fixed f/6.3 maximum aperture limits low-light performance compared to faster super-telephoto primes
- 95mm filter size is large and expensive compared to more common filter diameters
- Only compatible with Nikon Z series mirrorless cameras — no F-mount support
- Prime lens lacks zoom flexibility, requiring the photographer to physically reposition for framing changes