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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 600mm f/4D ED-IF II

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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 600mm f/4D ED-IF II

Focal length
600 mm
Aperture
f/4
Weight
4750 g
Filter diameter
–
Min. focus distance
540 cm
Length
430.5 mm
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At a Glance

The AF-S Nikkor 600mm f/4D ED-IF II is a telephoto prime for Nikon F-mount on full frame. It delivers 600 mm at f/4 and adds a focus limiter switch and a magnesium alloy barrel. At 4.8 kg it is heavy, and it has no optical stabilizer. It is typically used for wildlife, birds and sports.

Good for

  • Wildlife
  • Birds
  • Sports

Worth knowing

  • At 4.8 kg it is heavy: a monopod or tripod helps for longer sessions.
  • No optical stabilizer: on DSLRs without sensor stabilization, short shutter times or a tripod are needed.

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
600 mm
Max. focal length
600 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/4
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/4
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
10
Groups
7
Weight
4,750 g (10.47 lb)
Filter diameter
–
Min. focus distance
540 cm (212.6 in)
Max. magnification
1:8.3 (0.12×)
Length
430.5 mm (16.95 in)
Diameter
166 mm (6.54 in)

Manufacturer data: nij.nikon.com

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Which cameras does the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 600mm f/4D ED-IF II fit?

The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 600mm f/4D ED-IF II is a full-frame lens for Nikon F-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Nikon F-Mount cameras its field of view equals 900 mm in full-frame terms.

Nikon F-Mount cameras

Full frame:
Nikon D6,Nikon D780,Nikon D850,Nikon D5,Nikon D810A,Nikon D4S,Nikon D810,Nikon D750,Nikon Df,Nikon D610,Nikon D4,Nikon D800,Nikon D800E,Nikon D600,Nikon D3S,Nikon D3X,Nikon D700
APS-C:
Nikon D3500,Nikon D7500,Nikon D500,Nikon D3400,Nikon D5600,Nikon D5500,Nikon D7200,Nikon D3300,Nikon D7100,Nikon D5300,Nikon D3200,Nikon D5200,Nikon D5100,Nikon D7000,Nikon D3100,Nikon D300S,Nikon D5000,Nikon D3000,Nikon D90,Nikon D60

With the Nikon FTZ II / FTZ the lens can also be used on Nikon Z (DX/FX) cameras.

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 600mm f/4D ED-IF II compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Nikon F-Mount lenses.

LensNikon AF-S Nikkor 600mm f/4D ED-IF IINikon AF-S Nikkor 600mm F4E FL ED VRNikon AF-S Nikkor 600mm f/4G ED VRNikon AF-S Nikkor 500mm F4E FL ED VR
Focal length600 mm600 mm600 mm500 mm
Max. aperturef/4f/4f/4f/4
Weight4,750 g3,810 g5,060 g3,090 g
Filter diameter–40.5 mm52 mm40.5 mm
Min. focus distance540 cm440 cm500 cm360 cm
Length430.5 mm432 mm445 mm387 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationnoyesyesyes
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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 600mm f/4D ED-IF II: FAQ

Does the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 600mm f/4D ED-IF II have autofocus?

Yes, the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 600mm f/4D ED-IF II has autofocus.

Does the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 600mm f/4D ED-IF II have image stabilization?

No, the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 600mm f/4D ED-IF II has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.

How much does the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 600mm f/4D ED-IF II weigh?

The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 600mm f/4D ED-IF II weighs 4,750 g. It is 430.5 mm long with a diameter of 166 mm.

How close can the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 600mm f/4D ED-IF II focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 600mm f/4D ED-IF II is 540 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 600mm f/4D ED-IF II a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 600mm f/4D ED-IF II covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 900 mm in full-frame terms.

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