Nikon NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S Lens |Super Telephoto for Z Series mirrorless Cameras | Nikon USA Model
5,196.95$
A handheld 600mm full-frame prime in a class of its own. Powered by a size-reducing Phase Fresnel element, the lens is just 11 inches in length and weighing 3 lbs. Ideal for bird, wildlife, motorsport and aircraft photographers. Pack lighter, react faster and cover more distance—without using a tripod or monopod. Premium S-line optics deliver spectacular clarity, advanced VR image stabilization keeps handheld shots steady and all-weather durability ensures you can go wherever the action takes you.
Far reaching 600mm focal length. Get even closer by utilizing DX Crop Mode or adding an optional Z series teleconverter. The NIKKOR Z TC 1.4x extends your focal length to 840mm while the NIKKOR Z TC 2.0x will extend your view up to 1200mm. Add in DX Crop Mode to the TC 2.0x for a whopping 1800mm reach.
VR Image stabilization. Built-in optical Vibration Reduction (VR) achieves an effect of shooting up to 6.0 stops faster on a camera that supports Synchro VR and 5.5 stops faster on all other Z series cameras.
Customize for your style of shooting. Assignable L-Fn buttons can be mapped to subject tracking, AF Lock, image playback and more; while the assignable control ring can be used to adjust aperture, ISO, exposure compensation and more.
Kensington Security Slot. Compatible with pro-grade cable locks to keep your lens safe and secure in remote shooting situations.
95mm filter compatible. Lens accepts standard 95mm threaded circular filters.
Description
Price: $5,196.95
(as of Jul 31, 2025 13:53:57 UTC – Details)
A handheld 600mm full-frame prime in a class of its own. Powered by a size-reducing Phase Fresnel element, the lens is just 11 inches in length and weighing 3 lbs. Ideal for bird, wildlife, motorsport and aircraft photographers. Pack lighter, react faster and cover more distance—without using a tripod or monopod. Premium S-line optics deliver spectacular clarity, advanced VR image stabilization keeps handheld shots steady and all-weather durability ensures you can go wherever the action takes you.
Far reaching 600mm focal length. Get even closer by utilizing DX Crop Mode or adding an optional Z series teleconverter. The NIKKOR Z TC 1.4x extends your focal length to 840mm while the NIKKOR Z TC 2.0x will extend your view up to 1200mm. Add in DX Crop Mode to the TC 2.0x for a whopping 1800mm reach.
VR Image stabilization. Built-in optical Vibration Reduction (VR) achieves an effect of shooting up to 6.0 stops faster on a camera that supports Synchro VR and 5.5 stops faster on all other Z series cameras.
Customize for your style of shooting. Assignable L-Fn buttons can be mapped to subject tracking, AF Lock, image playback and more; while the assignable control ring can be used to adjust aperture, ISO, exposure compensation and more.
Kensington Security Slot. Compatible with pro-grade cable locks to keep your lens safe and secure in remote shooting situations.
95mm filter compatible. Lens accepts standard 95mm threaded circular filters.
Customers say
Customers find the lens relatively light and easy to carry, praising its wickedly sharp optics and amazing image quality, with one customer noting it’s particularly suitable for bird photography. They appreciate its compact design and consider it good value for money.
Additional information
Product Dimensions | 10.94 x 4.19 x 4.19 inches |
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Item Weight | 3.24 pounds |
ASIN | B0CKTYF2ZZ |
Item model number | 20122 |
Date First Available | October 11, 2023 |
Manufacturer | Nikon |
Country of Origin | China |
J. Kramer –
Amazing portability/performance for long prime telephoto for Nikon Z
With the Z9, used the 500mm PF w/ FTZ adapter and also various F-mount zooms, e.g., Tamron 150-600mm, mostly for nature/birds. Then switched to the Z 400mm f4.5. Love the Z 400mm f4.5; can’t beat its amazingly (relatively) small size/weight, great for hiking/travel and good for lower light conditions. But for extra reach, it takes a hit in performance with the 1.4 and 2.0 TC teleconverters; even the 1.4 suffers from lower performance (slightly) in terms of autofocus speed and accuracy.Mostly I’m lugging the camera along on hikes. So portability is a big issue, and the Z 800mm f6.3 and the new Z 100-600mm zoom (or whatever it is) just seem too heavy. So, went with the Z 600mm f6.3 for ‘more reach but still reasonably light.’Been using it (the Z 600mm f6.3) for a few weeks now. Functionally, works extremely well with the Z9 – seems like faster autofocus, better autofocus tracking, and better autofocus accuracy/’sharpness’ than the Z 400mm f4.5 w/ or w/o a teleconverter. Really excellent image quality. In terms of size, heavier and longer than the Z 400mm f4.5, but about the same as 400mm + 1.4 TC. Still amazingly/relatively light and small for a 600mm prime lens. Yes, not quite as portable, but still easily carried and still great for handheld.Works well w/ the 1.4TC and 2.0TC. Under the right conditions, 1200mm effective focal length w/ the 2.0TC is pretty cool – great for, e.g., moon/sun & long-distance bird ID instead of a scope.The ‘cons’ are well documented. First, long minimum focus distance. It doesn’t happen often, but it happens, e.g., a bird lands somewhere too close. But that can happen w/ any lens and I’ve never found a zoom to be too helpful in those situations (usually the bird is gone by the time you zoom out and re-focus). So, a drawback, but doesn’t affect 95+% of my typical usage. Second, doesn’t perform as well in low light. So I’d fully agree – you get the best images with this lens in fair-to-good lighting.Overall, considering the prices of things like the Z8 and Z9, in my opinion this lens is expensive but not ‘crazy expensive,’ and worth every penny in terms of balancing reasonably light weight and short length with amazing image quality at a long focal length, for bird and other nature photography and similar uses.
Ron the Mon –
Nikon 600 mm f6.3 is an amazing lens
This is a very sharp and unbelievably light 600 mm lens at a great price. The f6.3 aperature is not really an issue for birding in most scenarios, especially given todays high iso performance.
Dennis Maxwell –
My Retirement Toy
This is my ultimate lens for bird photography. It is lightweight, very sharp and gets me close to my subjects. It beautifully supplements, my Z 100 to 400. After a career as a photographer, this is my retirement toy.
Chris –
it is called brand new..
I purchased this lense because most of the reviews said this is amazing and valuable lense in 600mm.Compare with the price, what I received was also amazing. Used marks and finger print on this lense when I receive it.
Andrew Kunkel –
I am glad I splurged for this.
This is by far the most expensive Lens I have ever purchased, and I am glad I did. I photograph mostly birds with my Nikon Z9 and this lens has moved my photographs to the next level compared to my previous zoom lenses. Besides the nice increase in reach, I also shed significant weight since this lens is much lighter than my telephoto zoom, leaving me with more energy to keep shooting.
Soybeans Lover –
A great bird lens
The is an awesome prime lens. I would carry it for all my bird trips.
floridamusicman –
Amazing lens.
I am totally thrilled with this lens. I waited too long for the 180-600 and decided to take the plunge on the 600mm 6.3 S. Focusing is amazing along with image sharpness and the lightness and balance allow me to use it handheld despite issues I have with a tremor disorder. It ain’t cheap but you get what you pay for.
A. Pakett –
Great lens
Fantastic image quality. Photos are sharp, high contrast, and more color saturation than any other lens that I have used. All of those coatings and special glass does make a difference. Lens is compact and lightweight for the focal length. Limitation is f/6.3 widest aperture. Lens is a little pricey.
Georgina M. –
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