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Nikon Nikkor Z 600mm F6.3 VR S

Nikon Z (DX/FX) Autofocus OIS

Nikon Nikkor Z 600mm F6.3 VR S

Focal length
600 mm
Aperture
f/6.3
Weight
1390 g
Filter diameter
95 mm
Min. focus distance
400 cm
Length
278 mm
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At a Glance

This 600 mm f/6.3 super-telephoto prime is built for Nikon Z full frame. At 1.4 kg it counts as compact. It combines an optical stabilizer with a phase fresnel element and weather sealing. The minimum focus distance is 4 m. Its long reach suits wildlife, birds and sports.

Good for

  • Wildlife
  • Birds
  • Sports

Worth knowing

  • Large 95 mm filter thread: screw-in filters are correspondingly large.

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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/6.3
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/6.3
Min. aperture
f/32
Elements
21
Groups
14
Weight
1,390 g (3.06 lb)
Filter diameter
95 mm
Min. focus distance
400 cm (157.48 in)
Max. magnification
1:6.7 (0.15×)
Length
278 mm (10.94 in)
Diameter
106.5 mm (4.19 in)
Released
October 2023

Manufacturer data: imaging.nikon.com

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

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Which cameras does the Nikon Nikkor Z 600mm F6.3 VR S fit?

The Nikon Nikkor Z 600mm F6.3 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

Full frame:
Nikon Z5IIC,Nikon ZR,Nikon Z5II,Nikon Z6III,Nikon Z8,Nikon Zf,Nikon Z9,Nikon Z5,Nikon Z6II,Nikon Z7II,Nikon Z6,Nikon Z7
APS-C:
Nikon Z50II,Nikon Z30,Nikon Z fc,Nikon Z50

Nikon Nikkor Z 600mm F6.3 VR S compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Nikon Z lenses.

LensNikon Nikkor Z 600mm F6.3 VR SNIKKOR Z 600mm f/4 TC VR STTArtisan 500mm f/6.3Nikon Nikkor Z 800mm F6.3 VR S
Focal length600 mm600 mm500 mm800 mm
Max. aperturef/6.3f/4f/6.3f/6.3
Weight1,390 g3,260 g1,603 g2,385 g
Filter diameter95 mm46 mm82 mm46 mm
Min. focus distance400 cm430 cm330 cm500 cm
Length278 mm437 mm317 mm385 mm
Autofocusyesyesnoyes
Image stabilizationyesyesnoyes
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Nikon Nikkor Z 600mm F6.3 VR S: FAQ

Does the Nikon Nikkor Z 600mm F6.3 VR S have autofocus?

Yes, the Nikon Nikkor Z 600mm F6.3 VR S has autofocus.

Does the Nikon Nikkor Z 600mm F6.3 VR S have image stabilization?

Yes, the Nikon Nikkor Z 600mm F6.3 VR S has optical image stabilization.

How much does the Nikon Nikkor Z 600mm F6.3 VR S weigh?

The Nikon Nikkor Z 600mm F6.3 VR S weighs 1,390 g. It is 278 mm long with a diameter of 106.5 mm.

What filter size does the Nikon Nikkor Z 600mm F6.3 VR S use?

The Nikon Nikkor Z 600mm F6.3 VR S takes 95 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Nikon Nikkor Z 600mm F6.3 VR S focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Nikon Nikkor Z 600mm F6.3 VR S is 400 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Nikon Nikkor Z 600mm F6.3 VR S a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Nikon Nikkor Z 600mm F6.3 VR S covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 900 mm in full-frame terms.

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