Lens Details
Nikon
NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR Lens
$2,196.95~
MSRP (prices vary)
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Released: June 21, 2023
Highlights
- Full-frame 180-600mm f/5.6 zoom for Nikon Z, made for reaching far-off action and wildlife.
- The 600mm reach pulls distant subjects closer with strong background compression.
- Weather-sealed against dust and moisture, optical stabilization for sharper handheld shots, and it is built for serious reach at 1950g.
Who it's for
The Nikon NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR Lens is an 180-600mm f/5.6 zoom lens — a super-telephoto option. Here's what it's best at and what to keep in mind.
Best for
- ✓Wildlife, sports and distant subjects — reach to 600mm.
- ✓Handheld stills and video — optical stabilisation smooths shake.
- ✓Outdoor and travel use — a weather-sealed build.
Keep in mind
- !Aperture tops out at f/5.6 — less low-light headroom and background blur than faster lenses.
- !Heavy at 1950g (4.30 lb) — best balanced on larger bodies or a tripod.
180-600mm
Focal Length
f/5.6
Max Aperture
Full-Frame
Coverage
○
Stabilized
1950g
Weight
95mm
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Full Specifications
Optical Design
| Focal Length | 180-600mm |
|---|---|
| Lens Type | Zoom |
| Optical Elements | 25 |
| Optical Groups | 17 |
Aperture & Iris
| Maximum Aperture | f/5.6 |
|---|---|
| Minimum Aperture | f/36 |
| Aperture Blades | 9 |
| Rounded Aperture | Yes |
Coverage & Angle
| Format Coverage | Full-Frame |
|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Nikon Z |
| Angle of View | 13.7° – 4.2° |
| 35mm Equivalent | − |
Focus
| Autofocus | Yes |
|---|---|
| Focus Motor | STM |
| Focus Limiter | Yes |
| AF/MF Switch | Yes |
| Min Focus Distance | 130 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.25x |
Stabilization & Video
| Optical Stabilization | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aperture Ring | No |
| Declickable Aperture | No |
| Parfocal | No |
| Internal Zoom | Yes |
General
| Price (MSRP) | $2,196.95 |
|---|---|
| Filter Size | 95mm |
| Diameter | 110mm |
| Length | 315.5mm |
| Weight | 1950g (4.30 lb) |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Tripod Collar | Yes |
