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2025-07-19T11:41:26
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
I sent it back . Did not fit my camera body .
GIANCARLO C.
2024-06-12T13:00:12
Great Light Weight Lens, works perfectly with Tele Converters.
Rakesh D.
2024-03-06T15:04:37
Light weight and sharp
Robert B.
2024-01-23T12:49:09
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
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
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
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
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
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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Prime
Nikon Z Mount
600mm
f/6.3
f/32
FX
2 Degree 40'
4 Degree 10'
0.15x
21
14
Yes
9 Rounded diaphragm opening
2
1 (Short-Wavelength Refractive)
Yes
Yes
Yes
STM (stepping motor)
Yes
13.13' (4m) from focal plane
Auto/Manual
Two positions: FULL (Infinite-4 m) and Infinite-10 m
95mm (P = 1.0mm)
Screw-in
Approx. 4.2 x 11" (106.5 x 278mm) Distance to end of lens from camera lens mount flange
Based on CIPA guidelines
Approx. 3.2 lbs (1.47kg) Based on CIPA guidelines (including tripod collar)
3.06 lbs (1.39kg) (Approx.) (excluding tripod collar)
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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!
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.
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.
The center of gravity is shifted toward the camera, giving you more speed and control when panning and making the lens feel even lighter.
An essential focal length for motorsport action, birds and wildlife, 600mm closes vast distances and brings the heart of the story to your viewfinder.
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.
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.
Nikon's anti-reflection coating, Nano Crystal Coat (N), greatly reduces ghosting and flare, even against bright backgrounds with direct sunlight.
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.
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.
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.
Rubber gaskets keep dust, dirt and moisture out of moving parts, including the lens mount.
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.
The front element has Nikon’s nonstick Fluorine Coat, which repels oil, moisture and smudges and easily wipes clean.
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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