Nikon NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR

Nikon NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR

Main Specifications

• Lens Mount: Nikon Z Mount
• Format: FX / 35mm Full Frame
• Focal Length: 180–600mm
• Maximum Aperture: f/5.6–6.3
• Minimum Aperture: f/32–36
• Lens Construction: 25 Elements in 17 Groups
• ED Glass Elements: 6
• Aspherical Lens Element: 1
• Fluorine-Coated Front Lens Element: Yes

Angle of View

• FX Format: 13°40′–4°10′
• DX Format: 9°–2°40′

Focusing

• Focusing System: Internal Focusing System
• AF Drive: Stepping Motor (STM)
• Minimum Focus Distance at 180mm: 1.3m / 4.27ft
• Minimum Focus Distance at 600mm: 2.4m / 7.88ft
• Maximum Reproduction Ratio: 0.25×

Vibration Reduction

• Vibration Reduction: Built-In Optical VR
• VR Effect: Up to 5.5 Stops*
• SPORT VR Mode: Supported

*Based on CIPA Standard, in NORMAL mode, when attached to a mirrorless camera equipped with a 35mm film-size image sensor.

Aperture & Filter

• Diaphragm Blades: 9
• Diaphragm: Rounded Diaphragm Opening
• Filter Size: 95mm

Zoom & Handling

• Zoom Mechanism: Internal Zoom
• Zoom Ring Rotation: Approx. 70° from 180mm to 600mm
• Lens Function Buttons: 4
• Tripod Collar: Included
• Strap Eyelets: Yes

Nikon states that the internal zoom mechanism keeps the lens barrel length and centre of gravity stable while zooming.

Teleconverter Compatibility

• Z TELECONVERTER TC-1.4x: Compatible
• Focal Length with TC-1.4x: Up to 840mm
• Z TELECONVERTER TC-2.0x: Compatible
• Focal Length with TC-2.0x: Up to 1200mm

Nikon also officially states that the maximum reproduction ratio reaches 0.5× at 1200mm with the TC-2.0x.

Video Features

• Focus Breathing: Suppressed
• AF Operation: Quiet
• Optical VR: Supported for Video

Protection & Design

• Dust- and Drip-Resistant Design: Yes*
• Fluorine Coating: Applied to the Front Lens Element

*Nikon states that the lens is not guaranteed to be dust- and drip-resistant in all situations and under all conditions.

Dimensions & Weight

• Maximum Diameter: Approx. 110mm
• Length: Approx. 315.5mm
• Weight with Tripod Collar Ring: Approx. 2,140g
• Weight without Tripod Collar Ring: Approx. 1,955g