Nikon Z 600mm f/4 TC VR S

Professional super-telephoto with integrated 1.4x teleconverter

Nikon Z 600mm f/4 TC VR S
85/100
LENS SCORE
Features 19
Performance 19
Durability 18
Price 10
Usability 19
Brand Nikon
Model 20104

Key Features

OPTICS 25 elements in 19 groups with Meso Amorphous Coat and ED/Super ED glass
TELECONVERTER Built-in 1.4x teleconverter converts lens to 840mm f/5.6
AUTOFOCUS Silky Swift VCM (Voice Coil Motor) for ultra-fast, quiet AF
STABILIZATION In-lens VR providing up to 5.5 stops of compensation
APERTURE 9-blade rounded diaphragm for smooth bokeh
MINIMUM FOCUS 4.3 meters (14.11 ft) throughout zoom range
WEATHER SEALING Extensive weather-sealing and fluorine coating on front element
CUSTOMIZATION Programmable Fn buttons and memory set button
CONTROL RING Programmable control ring for aperture, ISO, or exposure compensation
DISPLAY Integrated OLED information panel for focus distance or aperture
MOUNT Nikon Z-mount full-frame coverage
FILTER 46mm drop-in filter slot
BUILD Magnesium alloy construction for professional durability

The Most Important Rings & Switches — Nikon Z 600mm f/4 TC VR S

Ring / Switch / Control Status Note
Focus Ring ✓ Present
Zoom Ring ✗ Not Present
Aperture Ring ✗ Not Present
AF/MF Switch ✓ Present
Image Stabilisation Switch ✓ Present
Focus Limiter Switch ✓ Present
Function (L-Fn) Button ✓ Present Multiple buttons
Zoom Lock Switch ✗ Not Present
Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) ✓ Present
Weather Sealing ✓ Present

How-to Use Nikon Z 600mm f/4 TC VR S

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Technical Specification

Focal Length 600mm (840mm with TC engaged)
Maximum Aperture f/4 (f/5.6 with TC engaged)
Minimum Aperture f/32
Lens Elements 25 elements in 19 groups
Diaphragm Blades 9 (rounded)
Minimum Focus Distance 4.3m
Maximum Magnification 0.14x
Filter Thread 46mm (drop-in)
Stabilization Yes, 5.5 stops
Focus Motor Silky Swift VCM
Weather Sealing Yes, dust and moisture resistant
Weight 3260g
Dimensions 165mm x 437mm