Home in on the action and nail every detail
With 600 mm of reach to put you in the middle of the action—plus a built-in teleconverter to get you even closer—you’ll reap the rewards of this fast super-telephoto lens on every shoot. Sharpness is outstanding across the frame, even when shooting wide open, and bokeh is beautifully smooth and rounded. Every detail is rendered with stunning clarity, no matter how quick or erratic your subject.
Get even closer at the flick of a switch
The built-in 1.4x teleconverter instantly transforms this 600 mm f/4 prime lens into an 840 mm f/5.6 lens. High-performance optics ensure consistently amazing image quality, and you can engage the teleconverter without adjusting your posture or taking your eye off the main event. For more extreme reach, you can use the NIKKOR Z 600mm f/4 TC VR S with the Z series 1.4x and 2.0x teleconverters.
Phenomenal in-lens autofocus
In-lens AF is powered by Nikon’s Silky Swift voice coil motor (SSVCM) and an optical ABS encoder—a high-precision sensor that detects and communicates lens position with absolute accuracy. From high-speed motorsport to unpredictable wildlife, you’ll benefit from super-fast subject acquisition, spot-on tracking, and silent operation.
Powerful VR keeps images super sharp
When you want to keep pace with the action—and the light—Nikon’s in-lens Vibration Reduction lets you shoot at shutter speeds up to 5.0 stops slower. And you get a 5.5-stop advantage when using a Nikon mirrorless camera that supports Synchro VR. You’ll nail super-sharp, blur-free shots in any light, even when shooting handheld.
Leave lens flare behind
Meso Amorphous Coat is Nikon’s best anti-reflection coating—and it gives this super-telephoto lens remarkable control over ghosting and flare. Shots are crisp and clear, whether you’re shooting backlit subjects or scenes with multiple light sources in the frame.
Type | Nikon Z mount |
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Format | FX |
Focal length | Without built-in teleconverter: 600 mm; With built-in teleconverter: 840 mm |
Maximum aperture | Without built-in teleconverter: f/4; With built-in teleconverter: f/5.6 |
Lens construction | 26 elements in 20 groups (including 7 elements in 4 groups in the built-in teleconverter, 3 ED elements, 1 super-ED element, 2 fluorite elements, 2 SR elements, elements with meso-amorphous and Nano Crystal coats, and a fluorine-coated front lens element) |
Angle of view | FX-format: without built-in teleconverter: 4° 10', with built-in teleconverter: 3°; DX-format: without built-in teleconverter: 2° 40', with built-in teleconverter: 2° |
Focusing system | Internal focusing system |
Minimum focus distance | Without built-in teleconverter: 4.3 m (14.11 ft), With built-in teleconverter: 4.3 m (14.11 ft) (measured from focal plane) |
Maximum reproduction ratio | Without built-in teleconverter: 0.14x; With built-in teleconverter: 0.2x |
Vibration reduction | Lens shift using voice coil motors (VCMs); VR (Vibration Reduction) image stabilization |
No. of diaphragm blades | 9 (rounded diaphragm opening) |
Aperture range | Without built-in teleconverter: f/4 to 32; With built-in teleconverter: f/5.6 to 45 |
Coating | Nano Crystal Coat, Fluorine coat, Meso-amorphous |
Diameter x length (extension from lens mount) | Approx. 165 mm x 437 mm (6.5 in. x 17.3 in.) (maximum diameter × distance to end of lens from camera lens mount flange) |
Weight | Approx. 3260 g (7 lb 3 oz) |
Autofocus | Yes |
Internal focusing | Yes |
Focusing | Auto, Manual |
Focus limit switch | Two positions: FULL (∞ to 4.3 m) and ∞ to 10 m |
Supplied accessories | LC-K107 Lens Cap (front cap), LF-N1 Lens Cap (rear cap), HK-43 Lens Hood, Strap, CL-L3 Lens Case |