Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 PF VR S Lens Specifications

bythom nikon 600mmpf

Thom’s Commentary: Similar to the 400mm f/4.5's relation to the f/2.8, this 600mm f/6.3 VR S lens is the lower-cost complement to the 600mm f/4. Nikon's second phase fresnel lens offers a very packable 600mm lens that's very handholdable. Yes, the maximum aperture is only f/6.3, but this lens is the second-best way to achieve 600mm in the Z System, and far less expensive than the best way. Recommended Thom's review

  • Coverage: full frame (FX)
  • Build: Weather and dust resistant, S-line
  • Optic design:
    • 21 elements in 14 groups
    • 2 ED, 2 Flourite, 1 SR, 1 phase fresnel elements
    • Nano coating, Flourine front element coating
  • Field of view: 4°10' diagonal (FX)
  • Stabilization: lens-based VR (5.5 stops CIPA, 6 stops on Synchro VR cameras)
  • Aperture:
    • f/6.3 to f/32 
    • effective t/stop: t/6.9
    • 9-blade rounded diaphragm
  • Focus:
    • autofocus, internal focus 
    • stepping motor
    • 13 feet (4m) minimum focus
    • 1:6.7 maximum magnification ratio
  • Filter: 95mm front filter ring
  • Lens hood: supplied HB-105 lens hood
  • Size and Weight:
    • 11" (278mm) long
    • 4.2" (106.5mm) diameter
    • 51.9 ounces (1470g) with tripod collar (1390g without)
  • Other: 
    • Focus limiter switch (10m to infinity), A/M switch
    • one Lens Fn, four L-FN2Memory Set buttons
    • additional control ring
    • Rotatable tripod collar (no click stops)
    • Kensington-style lock slot
    • Can use teleconverters
    • Comes with CL-L6 soft lens covering
  • Model number: 20122
  • Firmware: 1.00
  • Price: US$4,800
  • Announced: October 10, 2023

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