Nikon Z 180-600mm VRf/5.6-6.3 Full Frame (2023-)Sample Images Intro New Good Bad Missing Compatibility Specifications Performance Z9 Z8 Z7 II Z6 II Zf Z7 Z6 Z5 Z fc Z50 Z30 Z System Z Lenses All Nikon Lenses Flash
Nikon Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR (95mm filters, 75.5 oz./2,140g with collar, 70.4 oz./1,995g without, 4.3-7.9'/1.3-2.4m close focus, 1:4 (0.25 ×) macro ratio, $1,697). bigger. I'd get mine at B&H, at Adorama or at Crutchfield, or used at eBay if you know How to Win at eBay. This 100% all-content, junk-free website's biggest source of support is when you use those or any of these links to my personally approved sources I've used myself for way over 100 combined years when you get anything, regardless of the country in which you live — but I receive nothing for my efforts if you get it elsewhere. Nikon does not seal its boxes in any way, so never buy at retail or any other source not on my personally approved list since you'll have no way of knowing if you're missing accessories, getting a defective, damaged, returned, dropped, incomplete, gray-market, store demo or used lens — and all of my personally approved sources allow for 100% cash-back returns for at least 30 days if you don't love your new lens. I've used many of these sources since the 1970s because I can try it in my own hands and return it if I don't love it, and because they ship from secure remote warehouses where no one gets to touch your new lens before you do. Buy only from the approved sources I've used myself for decades for the best prices, service, return policies and selection.
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The Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR is an inexpensive, high-performance ultratele zoom for Nikon's Z system. It's ideal for birds, wildlife, sports, portraits and sunsets. Even boring sunsets explode with color when you zoom into them at 600mm. It works with the TC 1.4× and 2× teleconverters:
Order it today to get yours for your vacation in August 2023. Just turn the focus ring at any time for instant manual-focus override. I'd get my Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR at B&H, at Adorama or at Crutchfield, or used at eBay if you know How to Win at eBay.
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I'd get my Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR at B&H, at Adorama or at Crutchfield, or used at eBay if you know How to Win at eBay.
This lens works only on Nikon's Z-series mirrorless cameras. It does not so much as even mount on any other camera.
It works with the TC 1.4× and 2× teleconverters.
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I'd get my Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR at B&H, at Adorama or at Crutchfield, or used at eBay if you know How to Win at eBay.
Name specifications topNikon calls this the NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR:NIKKOR: Nikon's brand name for all their lenses. Z: For Nikon's mirrorless cameras. VR: Vibration Reduction (Image Stabilization).
It also has: AF-P: Stepper (Pulse) autofocus motor: silent and ultra fast. Aspherical: Specially curved glass elements for sharper pictures. D: Couples distance information to the 3D Matrix Meter. ED: Magic Extra-low Dispersion glass for reduced secondary chromatic aberration. IF: Internal focusing; nothing moves externally as focused. ∅95: 95mm filter thread.
Optics specifications top
Nikon Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR internal optical construction. ED and Aspherical elements. bigger. 25 elements in 17 groups. 6 ED extra-low dispersion elements, which helps reduce secondary axial chromatic aberration. 1 Aspherical element. Zooming appears to be internal. Internal focussing; nothing external moves as focused. Nikon Super Integrated multicoating (SIC). Fluorine front coating to resist crud.
Diaphragm specifications top9 rounded blades. Electronically actuated. Stops down to f/32 - f/36.
Filters specifications top
Angle of View specifications topOn Full Frame FX13⅔º ～ 4⅙º diagonal.
On APC-S DX9º ～ 2⅔º diagonal. See also Crop Factor.
Autofocus specifications topNo external movement as focussed, so no air or dust is sucked in.
Focus Scale specifications topNo. Not on lens, but may be displayed in-camera.
Infinity Focus Stop specifications topNo. You have to focus somehow to get precise focus at infinity, just like at every other distance.
Depth of Field Scale specifications topNo. Not on lens, but may be displayed in-camera.
Infrared Focus Index specifications topNo.
Close Focus (distance from subject to image plane) specifications top4.3' (1.3 meters) at 180mm. 7.9' (2.4 meters) at 600mm.
Maximum Reproduction Ratio specifications top1:4 (0.25 ×).
Reproduction Ratio Scale specifications topNo.
Image Stabilizer specifications topYes, rated 5.5 stops.
Caps specifications topLC-95B 95mm snap-on front cap and LF-N1 Z-mount rear cap included.
Hood specifications top
HB-109 hood, included. It's too short to do much of anything other than keep your fingers out of the lens.
"Case" specifications topCL-L6 "case" Nikon claims it includes a case, but it's only a cloth bag.
Size specifications top4.33" ø maximum diameter × 12.4" extension from flange. 110 mm ø maximum diameter × 315.5 mm extension from flange.
Weight specifications top75.5 oz. (2,140 g) with collar. 70.4 oz. (1,995 g) without collar.
Announced specifications topWednesday, 21 June 2023 at 12:04 AM NYC time.
Promised for specifications topAugust 2023.
Included specifications topLC-95B 95mm snap-on front cap. LF-N1 Z-mount rear cap. CL-L6 "case."
Nikon's Model Number specifications top20117.
Price, U. S. A. specifications topOctober 2023$1,697 at B&H, at Adorama and at Crutchfield.
June 2023$1,697 at B&H and at Adorama.
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I'd get my Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR at B&H, at Adorama or at Crutchfield, or used at eBay if you know How to Win at eBay.
Ergonomics performance top
There's no switch for in-camera Image Stabilization; you have to set this in a menu. Otherwise, ergonomics are easy. The focus ring is electronic and always active, bravo!
Sharpness performance top
Nikon's MTF charts at 10 cyc/mm and 30 cyc/mm.
Teleconverters performance topIt works with the TC 1.4× and 2× teleconverters.
Compared topSample Images Intro New Good Bad Missing Compatibility Specifications Performance I'd get my Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR at B&H, at Adorama or at Crutchfield, or used at eBay if you know How to Win at eBay. There is no similar Z lens, but you can use the F-Mount AF-S 200-500mm f/5.6E VR and AF-S 500mm f/5.6E PF on the Z cameras with FTZ or FTZ II:
The AF-S 200-500mm f/5.6E VR has always been a superb lens and costs less than this Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR. It works fine on Z cameras with FTZ or FTZ II, however it has slightly less zoom range and weighs a bit more — but the 200-500 also works on F-mount digital and 35mm cameras.
Recommendations topSample Images Intro New Good Bad Missing Compatibility Specifications Performance I'd get my Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR at B&H, at Adorama or at Crutchfield, or used at eBay if you know How to Win at eBay. This is easy: unless you want to pay ten times what I paid for my first car for an ultra-long lens dedicated to your Z camera, this 180-600mm is it. Sony's 200-600mm was unique when it came out and still costs more than this 180-600mm, and Canon's RF 100-500mm costs twice as much, and neither of them will fit Nikon. If you already own the superb AF-S 200-500mm f/5.6E VR I'd just get an FTZ or FTZ II and call it a day for use on Z cameras, but if you're only going to use it on Z and don't already own the 200-500mm, I'd get this 180-600mm as it has a slightly broader zoom range on both ends. I use a clear (UV) protective filter instead of a cap (exactly like an iPhone) so I'm always ready to shoot instantly. I only use a cap when I throw this in a bag with other gear without padding — which is never. The UV filter never gets in the way, and never gets lost, either. I'd use a German brass 95mm B+W 010 UV MRC filter or Japanese aluminum 95mm Hoya EVO UV to protect this lens. Both have special dirt, dust and smudge resistant multicoatings to stay cleaner longer, so it's your choice of brass or aluminum. The 95mm Hoya HMC filter is also superb, but doesn't have the fancy crud-resistant coatings. All these filters are just as sharp and take the same pictures, the difference is how much abuse they'll take and stay clean and stay in one piece. Since filters last a lifetime or more, there's no reason not to buy the best as it will last you for the next 40 years. Filters aren't throwaways like digital cameras which we replace every few years, like it or not. I'm still using filters I bought back in the 1970s! I'd get my Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR at B&H, at Adorama or at Crutchfield, or used at eBay if you know How to Win at eBay. This 100% all-content, junk-free website's biggest source of support is when you use those or any of these links to my personally approved sources I've used myself for way over 100 combined years when you get anything, regardless of the country in which you live — but I receive nothing for my efforts if you get it elsewhere. Nikon does not seal its boxes in any way, so never buy at retail or any other source not on my personally approved list since you'll have no way of knowing if you're missing accessories, getting a defective, damaged, returned, dropped, incomplete, gray-market, store demo or used lens — and all of my personally approved sources allow for 100% cash-back returns for at least 30 days if you don't love your new lens. I've used many of these sources since the 1970s because I can try it in my own hands and return it if I don't love it, and because they ship from secure remote warehouses where no one gets to touch your new lens before you do. Buy only from the approved sources I've used myself for decades for the best prices, service, return policies and selection. Thanks for helping me help you! Ken.
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