Nikon NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 600mm f/4 TC VR S

Key Differences

  • Nikon NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S has a better min focus distance (270 cm vs 400 cm).
  • Nikon NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S has a better maximum aperture (f/2.8 vs f/4).
  • Nikon NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S has a better length (368mm vs 448mm).
  • Nikon NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S has a better price (msrp) ($13,999 vs $14,999).
  • Nikon NIKKOR Z 600mm f/4 TC VR S has a better weight (3230g (7.12 lb) vs 3440g (7.58 lb)).
Product
Optical Design
Focal Length400mm600mm
Lens TypePrimePrime
Optical Elements
Optical Groups
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/2.8f/4
Minimum Aperturef/22f/22
Aperture Blades99
Rounded ApertureYesYes
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageFull-FrameFull-Frame
Lens MountNikon ZNikon Z
Angle of View
35mm Equivalent
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorMulti-focus SteppingMulti-focus Stepping
Focus LimiterYesYes
AF/MF SwitchYesYes
Min Focus Distance270 cm400 cm
Max Magnification0.16x0.15x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationYesYes
Aperture RingNoNo
Declickable ApertureNoNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$13,999$14,999
Filter Size40mm40mm
Diameter155mm168mm
Length368mm448mm
Weight3440g (7.58 lb)3230g (7.12 lb)
Weather SealedYesYes
Tripod CollarYesYes