
Nikon Z (DX/FX) Autofocus OIS
NIKKOR Z 600mm f/4 TC VR S
- Focal length
- 600 mm
- Aperture
- f/4
- Weight
- 3260 g
- Filter diameter
- 46 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 430 cm
- Length
- 437 mm
At a Glance
This 600 mm telephoto prime for Nikon Z full frame has a built-in teleconverter that can be switched in. Its f/4 aperture and optical stabilizer support shooting from long distances. The body is weather sealed and carries a fluorine coating. The lens suits wildlife, birds and sports, and it weighs 3.26 kg.
Good for
- Wildlife
- Birds
- Sports
Worth knowing
- At 3.3 kg it is heavy: a monopod or tripod helps for longer sessions.
Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check
Technical Specifications
- 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/32
- Elements
- 26
- Groups
- 20
- Weight
- 3,260 g (7.19 lb)
- Filter diameter
- 46 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 430 cm (169.29 in)
- Max. magnification
- 1:7.1 (0.14×)
- Length
- 437 mm (17.2 in)
- Diameter
- 165 mm (6.5 in)
- Announced
- November 2022
Manufacturer data: imaging.nikon.com
Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check
Which cameras does the NIKKOR Z 600mm f/4 TC VR S fit?
The NIKKOR Z 600mm f/4 TC VR S is a full-frame lens for Nikon Z cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Nikon Z cameras its field of view equals 900 mm in full-frame terms.
Nikon Z cameras
NIKKOR Z 600mm f/4 TC VR S compared
Key specs side by side with the most similar Nikon Z lenses.
| Lens | NIKKOR Z 600mm f/4 TC VR S | Nikon Nikkor Z 600mm F6.3 VR S | TTArtisan 500mm f/6.3 | Nikon Nikkor Z 800mm F6.3 VR S |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 600 mm | 600 mm | 500 mm | 800 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/4 | f/6.3 | f/6.3 | f/6.3 |
| Weight | 3,260 g | 1,390 g | 1,603 g | 2,385 g |
| Filter diameter | 46 mm | 95 mm | 82 mm | 46 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 430 cm | 400 cm | 330 cm | 500 cm |
| Length | 437 mm | 278 mm | 317 mm | 385 mm |
| Autofocus | yes | yes | no | yes |
| Image stabilization | yes | yes | no | yes |
NIKKOR Z 600mm f/4 TC VR S: FAQ
Does the NIKKOR Z 600mm f/4 TC VR S have autofocus?
Yes, the NIKKOR Z 600mm f/4 TC VR S has autofocus.
Does the NIKKOR Z 600mm f/4 TC VR S have image stabilization?
Yes, the NIKKOR Z 600mm f/4 TC VR S has optical image stabilization.
How much does the NIKKOR Z 600mm f/4 TC VR S weigh?
The NIKKOR Z 600mm f/4 TC VR S weighs 3,260 g. It is 437 mm long with a diameter of 165 mm.
What filter size does the NIKKOR Z 600mm f/4 TC VR S use?
The NIKKOR Z 600mm f/4 TC VR S takes 46 mm screw-in filters.
How close can the NIKKOR Z 600mm f/4 TC VR S focus?
The minimum focus distance of the NIKKOR Z 600mm f/4 TC VR S is 430 cm, measured from the sensor plane.
Is the NIKKOR Z 600mm f/4 TC VR S a full-frame lens?
Yes, the NIKKOR Z 600mm f/4 TC VR S covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 900 mm in full-frame terms.
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