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Nikon NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S Lens

SKU: NKZ60063 MFR: 20122
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Key Features

  • Capture stunning wildlife shots with the NIKKOR Z 600mm lens' incredible reach.
  • Experience exceptional sharpness with this prime lens, perfect for detailed photography.
  • The f/6.3 aperture provides beautiful bokeh, isolating your subject effortlessly.
  • Vibration Reduction ensures crisp images, even when shooting handheld with this Nikon lens.
  • Weighing only 3.2 lbs, this 600mm lens is surprisingly portable for outdoor adventures.
  • Fast, quiet autofocus powered by STM, ideal for capturing action and wildlife moments.
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Shopper : Why Did You Choose This?THOMAS J A : Recently rented one and was very pleased with sharpness, speed, and weight.GARY H : Compact size and great image qualityROBERT S : lower weight and shorter lengthSURESH S : Great replacement for my 500f/4.RANDALL G : quality, size, weightWILLIAM F : I need to feed my Nikon Z9 with more lenses!!! I LOVE my Z 100-400, but often I need more reach to get closeups of wildlife in my area. This was a choice between the Z600 F6.3 or the Z800 F6.3. I opted for the lighter weight of the 600. I hike into remote areas and reviewers have raved about the Z600's optics and weight. When I need greater reach I have the Z1.4 teleconverter which extends this to an 840. From all the reviews I have read, this works perfectly with the Z600.Robert B : Replacement for the 180-600 lens I have on back order at AdoramaCHRISTINE C : Switching over to the Z ecosystem. Using this for wildlife.DAN S : Great reviews from friendsGUY L : Great reviews. Also, I own the 500pf and love the lens, but am moving to the mirroless Z system and wanted a native lensBANTIGUE, R : Compact, light and sharpDEBRA M : I'm upgrading my Nikon 500pf now that I've switched my system to mirrorless. I will appreciate the extra focal length. Steve Perry's review was important.Mark O : Perfect balance of size/weight and reach for the wildlife photography. The f/6.3 aperture may be a deal breaker for some, but this will be my 'go to' hiking and travel super telephoto.JOSEPH J B : Light weightGEORGE T : lens reputation and online reviewsJEFFREY K : Steve Perry’s You tube video convinced me that based on weight and quality it was a keeper!Richard S : it will be fabulous.

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Review Summary

2025-07-19T11:41:26

Rated 5 out of 5

Handheld joy

This is a really good lens for walk about wildlife and other types of photography. It is not a dark light lens, but paired with a Z9 can work reasonably well at dusk as long as you are not afraid to shoot at high ISOs (10K+). In good light it is fantastic, sharp and produces reasonable bokeh. I never carry my tripod or monopod any more since ths lens makes handheld shots easy. I have really enjoyed it with backyard birding, wildlife and am looking forward to the coming eagle season. Couple of quibbles; a better hood would help, the current design can require 2 hands to remove it sometimes. A tripod ring with actual stops (like the more expensive lenses) for going from landscape to portrait modes, would have been a nice touch but it is all about makig a buck:)

Harshavardhan B.

2025-02-27T07:10:11

Rated 2 out of 5

It was good but did not work out for me

I sent it back . Did not fit my camera body .

GIANCARLO C.

2024-06-12T13:00:12

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Light Weight Lens

Great Light Weight Lens, works perfectly with Tele Converters.

Rakesh D.

2024-03-06T15:04:37

Rated 4 out of 5

My go to wildlife lens

Light weight and sharp

Robert B.

2024-01-23T12:49:09

Rated 5 out of 5

Fantastic! Join the 600mm Prime users.

Grab this lens! I use this on the Z9, and I absolutely love it. Instant focus, bright view and stunning images, over and over again. Light enough for hand holding, handles very well. I purchased mine at B-H, as I had a credit there. I prefer dealing with Nikon USA direct, my recent 180-600 purchase from here.

Harley C.

2023-12-21T06:36:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Wildlife Biologist

Just purchased the Z9 and the 600mm F6.3, this combination is amazing, 7puunds of ultra-fast focusing with a long reach for wildlife. I have been using the D500 with the 200-400 F4 VII which is a great set up. Still using this set up, but for distance the 600mm F6.3 is sharper and faster focusing with the Z9. The Z9 and the 600 F6.3 is Awesome, and the cost for both is way less than the 600mm F4 lens. We have been Nikon shooters since 1978!

Dennie M.

2023-11-30T07:08:55

Rated 5 out of 5

Best yet birding lens. Run, do not walk, to your local camera store, to get one.

I was using the 500 f/4 F mount (a superb lens) with a 1.4X teleconverter on a D850. This lens, on a Z9, is lighter, easily hand-holdable, just as sharp at least, focuses faster, and even costs less (only an arm vs. and arm and a leg :-) Kidding aside, those folks to whom I send copies of my bird-in-flight pictures have commented that my most recent pictures, taken with this lens, are better. So the impartial (well...some of them are relatives :-) jury has spoken.

Matthew B.

2023-11-21T08:17:16

Rated 5 out of 5

Great lens

An absolutely beautiful lens that has become my go to. Perfectly balanced and great for hand-holding. Crisp, clear, sharp images with gorgeous color and fast processing speed.

JASON S.

2023-11-17T05:25:32

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Lens

Image quality is clear and sharp, focus speed feels a bit faster than than my 500mm PF. I'm really happy with my new lens.

Jaime S.

2023-11-16T20:25:23

Rated 5 out of 5

This is my first ever Super Prime S-line Lens - And I love it!

I purchased this lens mainly because of its size and weight and I haven't been disappointed. I have yet to take a monopod with me, something I would never do with the other telephoto lens I had. As a prime lens, I can feel the quality and never having a prime lens like this I've had to adjust to the reach it provides. I shot the moon, sun, various birds, and aircraft and I can't wait to test it in other ways. The Z 600 f/6.3 VR S has no problem with the TC-2.0x teleconverter. It's AF is fast and the f/6.3 has not prevented me late into the day. Great job, Nikon.

Myke T.

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Nikon NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S Specifications

  • Lens Type

    Prime

  • Mount Type

    Nikon Z Mount

  • Focal Length

    600mm

  • Maximum Aperture

    f/6.3

  • Minimum Aperture

    f/32

  • Format

    FX

  • Maximum Angle of View (DX-format)

    2 Degree 40'

  • Maximum Angle of View (FX-format)

    4 Degree 10'

  • Maximum Reproduction Ratio

    0.15x

  • Lens Elements

    21

  • Lens Groups

    14

  • Vibration Reduction Image Stabilization

    Yes

  • Diaphragm Blades

    9 Rounded diaphragm opening

  • ED Glass Elements

    2

  • SR Glass Elements

    1 (Short-Wavelength Refractive)

  • Phase Fresnel lens elements

    Yes

  • Fluorine Coat

    Yes

  • Autofocus

    Yes

  • AF Actuator

    STM (stepping motor)

  • Internal Focusing

    Yes

  • Minimum Focus Distance

    13.13' (4m) from focal plane

  • Focus Mode

    Auto/Manual

  • Focus Limit Switch

    Two positions: FULL (Infinite-4 m) and Infinite-10 m

  • Filter Size

    95mm (P = 1.0mm)

  • Accepts Filter Type

    Screw-in

  • Dimensions (Diameter x Length)

    Approx. 4.2 x 11" (106.5 x 278mm) Distance to end of lens from camera lens mount flange
    Based on CIPA guidelines

  • Weight

    Approx. 3.2 lbs (1.47kg) Based on CIPA guidelines (including tripod collar)
    3.06 lbs (1.39kg) (Approx.) (excluding tripod collar)

  • UPC Code

    018208201228

28 Accessories for Nikon NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S Lens

  • All Accessories (28)
  • Teleconverters (1)
  • Lens Adapters & Converters (1)
  • Lens Hoods (1)
  • Filters (5)
  • Bags & Cases (6)
  • Cap Leash (3)
  • Lens Caps (3)
  • Quick Release Plates (3)
  • Gimbal Heads (2)
  • Cleaning Accessories (3)

Designed For Use With:

  • Nikon Z 9
  • Nikon Z5
  • Nikon Z6
  • Nikon Z6 II
  • Nikon Z6III
  • Nikon Z7
  • Nikon Z7 II
  • Nikon Z f
  • Nikon Z8

Compatible With Restrictions:*

* If using a APS-C Lens on a Full Frame Camera OR Full-Frame Lens on a APS-C Camera then Image sensor will be narrowed down to APS-C size.

  • Nikon Z fc
  • Nikon Z30
  • Nikon Z50

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About Nikon NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S

FEATURED REVIEWS

This is my first ever Super Prime S-line Lens - And I love it!

By Myke T.

I purchased this lens mainly because of its size and weight and I haven't been disappointed. I have yet to take a monopod with me, something I would never do with the other telephoto lens I had. As a prime lens, I can feel the quality and never having a prime lens like this I've had to adjust to the reach it provides. I shot the moon, sun, various birds, and aircraft and I can't wait to test it in other ways. The Z 600 f/6.3 VR S has no problem with the TC-2.0x teleconverter. It's AF is fas...

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Wildlife Biologist

By Dennie M.

Just purchased the Z9 and the 600mm F6.3, this combination is amazing, 7puunds of ultra-fast focusing with a long reach for wildlife. I have been using the D500 with the 200-400 F4 VII which is a great set up. Still using this set up, but for distance the 600mm F6.3 is sharper and faster focusing with the Z9. The Z9 and the 600 F6.3 is Awesome, and the cost for both is way less than the 600mm F4 lens. We have been Nikon shooters since 1978!

So much power in your hands

The Nikon NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S Lens is a remarkable feat of engineering, characterized by its compact design. This cutting-edge super-telephoto lens, designed for full-frame mirrorless cameras by Nikon, offers exceptional optical quality while being remarkably lightweight—just three pounds. Thanks to its Phase Fresnel element, the lens measures less than one foot in length while maintaining a a 95mm front filter thread, six stops of image stabilization, and a weather-sealed design. This lens is perfect for sports, wildlife, and action photographers who want top-tier image quality without sacrificing valuable space in their equipment. With the addition of a Z Series teleconverter, this lens can even extend to an astounding 1,200mm focal length.

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Just 11 inches long and 3 pounds

The NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S fits comfortably in most backpacks and carry-on luggage, and it's light enough to be shot all day with less fatigue.

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Outstanding balance & handling

The center of gravity is shifted toward the camera, giving you more speed and control when panning and making the lens feel even lighter.

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600mm draws you in

An essential focal length for motorsport action, birds and wildlife, 600mm closes vast distances and brings the heart of the story to your viewfinder.

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Get even closer

Add an optional Z series teleconverter and extend your view up to 1200mm. Switch to DX Crop Mode in-camera for an additional 1.5x boost to your angle of view.

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Stunning clarity down to the smallest detail

Specialized ED and SR lens elements work together to prevent light dispersion and produce the sharpest images imaginable. Fine details and intricate patterns, like those found in the feathers of birds, are rendered with lifelike accuracy.

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Cut through backlighting and glare

Nikon's anti-reflection coating, Nano Crystal Coat (N), greatly reduces ghosting and flare, even against bright backgrounds with direct sunlight.

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Fast, reliable autofocus

The NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S lens is powered by the Nikon Stepping Motor (STM), an incredibly accurate, near-silent AF drive system designed to keep up with fast, erratic subjects like birds and motorsports, where you have only an instant to nail the shot.

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Up to 6.0 stops of Vibration Reduction

Built-in optical 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.

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Versatile video performance

The NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S lens operates with virtually no mechanical noise, so you can confidently use Continuous AF to track subjects. Focus breathing is heavily suppressed, maintaining your framing as your focus position changes. And the precision electromagnetic diaphragm lets you make smooth, stepless aperture adjustments while recording.

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Nothing holding you back

Advanced weather sealing

Rubber gaskets keep dust, dirt and moisture out of moving parts, including the lens mount.

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Recall stored focus positions

Save a focus position with the Memory Set button. As your subject approaches the decisive moment, instantly snap back to that saved position using the Fn or Fn2 buttons.

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Nonstick protective coating

The front element has Nikon’s nonstick Fluorine Coat, which repels oil, moisture and smudges and easily wipes clean.

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The S-Line advantage

At the top of the NIKKOR Z lineup are special lenses developed in pursuit of a higher level of optical performance—lenses that push the boundaries of traditional design, meet a higher standard of quality and enable new forms of image creation.

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Features

  • Far reaching 600mm focal length: Get even closer by utilizing DX Crop Mode or adding an optional Z series teleconverter.
  • VR Image stabilization: Built-in optical Vibration Reduction (VR) achieves an effect of shooting up to 6.0 stops 1 faster
  • Customize for your style of shooting: Assignable L-Fn buttons can be mapped to subject tracking, AF Lock, image playback
  • Kensington Security Slot: Compatible with pro-grade cable locks to keep your lens safe in remote shooting situations
  • 95mm filter compatible: Lens accepts standard 95mm threaded circular filters
  • Brilliant point light: City lights and stars are captured with refined brilliance, for an high level of clarity.

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 12 months.

Key Features

  • Capture stunning wildlife shots with the NIKKOR Z 600mm lens' incredible reach.
  • Experience exceptional sharpness with this prime lens, perfect for detailed photography.
  • The f/6.3 aperture provides beautiful bokeh, isolating your subject effortlessly.
  • Vibration Reduction ensures crisp images, even when shooting handheld with this Nikon lens.
  • Weighing only 3.2 lbs, this 600mm lens is surprisingly portable for outdoor adventures.
  • Fast, quiet autofocus powered by STM, ideal for capturing action and wildlife moments.

What's in the box:

  • Nikon NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S Lens
  • LC-95B Front Lens Cap
  • LF-N1 Rear Lens Cap
  • HB-105A Lens Hood
  • CL-C6 Lens Case
  • Nikon 1 Year Limited Warranty