One super-telephoto lens. Two focal lengths.
The NIKKOR Z 600mm f/4 TC VR S is a fast, professional, super-telephoto prime lens for sports and wildlife photographers. Next-level autofocus. A built-in 1.4x teleconverter. You’ll get the shot—no matter what.
With 600 mm of reach to put you in the middle of the action—plus a built-in teleconverter to get you even closer—you’ll reap the rewards of this fast super-telephoto lens on every shoot. Sharpness is outstanding across the frame, even when shooting wide open, and bokeh is beautifully smooth and rounded. Every detail is rendered with stunning clarity, no matter how quick or erratic your subject.
The built-in 1.4x teleconverter instantly transforms this 600 mm f/4 prime lens into an 840 mm f/5.6 lens. High-performance optics ensure consistently amazing image quality, and you can engage the teleconverter without adjusting your posture or taking your eye off the main event. For more extreme reach, you can use the NIKKOR Z 600mm f/4 TC VR S with the Z series 1.4x and 2.0x teleconverters.
In-lens AF is powered by Nikon’s Silky Swift voice coil motor (SSVCM) and an optical ABS encoder—a high-precision sensor that detects and communicates lens position with absolute accuracy. From high-speed motorsport to unpredictable wildlife, you’ll benefit from super-fast subject acquisition, spot-on tracking, and silent operation.
When you want to keep pace with the action—and the light—Nikon’s in-lens Vibration Reduction lets you shoot at shutter speeds up to 5.0 stops slower. And you get a 5.5-stop advantage when using a Nikon mirrorless camera that supports Synchro VR. You’ll nail super-sharp, blur-free shots in any light, even when shooting handheld.¹
Dust, dirt, and moisture are kept away from all moving parts and the lens mount by rubber gaskets.² The front element has Nikon’s nonstick Fluorine Coat, which repels oil, moisture, and smudges and easily wipes clean.
Prefer to keep your gear safely with you—and out of checked baggage—when flying? The NIKKOR Z 600mm f/4 TC VR S is compact and lightweight enough to fit into a kit bag that will meet the carry-on requirements of most airlines.
The lens’ centre of gravity is positioned in the middle of the tripod foot for stable operation, and less strain on your posture when shooting mounted or handheld. When the lens is attached to a tripod or monopod, you’ll pan smoothly and stably.
Nikon’s renowned ergonomics and customizable controls give you exceptional operational versatility. You can activate the Memory Set and Fn buttons as well as the Fn, control, and focus rings without taking your eye off the viewfinder.
Meso Amorphous Coat is Nikon’s best anti-reflection coating—and it gives this super-telephoto lens remarkable control over ghosting and flare. Shots are crisp and clear, whether you’re shooting backlit subjects or scenes with multiple light sources in the frame.
Type
Nikon Z mount
Format
FX
Focal length
Without built-in teleconverter: 600 mm; With built-in teleconverter: 840 mm
Maximum aperture
Without built-in teleconverter: f/4; With built-in teleconverter: f/5.6
Lens construction
26 elements in 20 groups (including 7 elements in 4 groups in the built-in teleconverter, 3 ED elements, 1 super-ED element, 2 fluorite elements, 2 SR elements, elements with meso-amorphous and Nano Crystal coats, and a fluorine-coated front lens element)
Angle of view
FX-format: without built-in teleconverter: 4° 10', with built-in teleconverter: 3°; DX-format: without built-in teleconverter: 2° 40', with built-in teleconverter: 2°
Focusing system
Internal focusing system
Minimum focus distance
Without built-in teleconverter: 4.3 m (14.11 ft), With built-in teleconverter: 4.3 m (14.11 ft) (measured from focal plane)
Maximum reproduction ratio
Without built-in teleconverter: 0.14x; With built-in teleconverter: 0.2x
Vibration reduction
Lens shift using voice coil motors (VCMs); VR (Vibration Reduction) image stabilization
No. of diaphragm blades
9 (rounded diaphragm opening)
Aperture range
Without built-in teleconverter: f/4 to 32; With built-in teleconverter: f/5.6 to 45
Coating
Nano Crystal Coat, Fluorine coat, Meso-amorphous
Diameter x length (extension from lens mount)
Approx. 165 mm x 437 mm (6.5 in. x 17.3 in.) (maximum diameter × distance to end of lens from camera lens mount flange)
Weight
Approx. 3260 g (7 lb 3 oz)
Autofocus
Yes
Internal focusing
Yes
Focusing
Auto, Manual
Focus limit switch
Two positions: FULL (∞ to 4.3 m) and ∞ to 10 m
Supplied accessories
LC-K107 Lens Cap (front cap), LF-N1 Lens Cap (rear cap), HK-43 Lens Hood, Strap, CL-L3 Lens Case
Type |
Nikon Z mount |
---|---|
Format |
FX |
Focal length |
Without built-in teleconverter: 600 mm; With built-in teleconverter: 840 mm |
Maximum aperture |
Without built-in teleconverter: f/4; With built-in teleconverter: f/5.6 |
Lens construction |
26 elements in 20 groups (including 7 elements in 4 groups in the built-in teleconverter, 3 ED elements, 1 super-ED element, 2 fluorite elements, 2 SR elements, elements with meso-amorphous and Nano Crystal coats, and a fluorine-coated front lens element) |
Angle of view |
FX-format: without built-in teleconverter: 4° 10', with built-in teleconverter: 3°; DX-format: without built-in teleconverter: 2° 40', with built-in teleconverter: 2° |
Focusing system |
Internal focusing system |
Minimum focus distance |
Without built-in teleconverter: 4.3 m (14.11 ft), With built-in teleconverter: 4.3 m (14.11 ft) (measured from focal plane) |
Maximum reproduction ratio |
Without built-in teleconverter: 0.14x; With built-in teleconverter: 0.2x |
Vibration reduction |
Lens shift using voice coil motors (VCMs); VR (Vibration Reduction) image stabilization |
No. of diaphragm blades |
9 (rounded diaphragm opening) |
Aperture range |
Without built-in teleconverter: f/4 to 32; With built-in teleconverter: f/5.6 to 45 |
Coating |
Nano Crystal Coat, Fluorine coat, Meso-amorphous |
Diameter x length (extension from lens mount) |
Approx. 165 mm x 437 mm (6.5 in. x 17.3 in.) (maximum diameter × distance to end of lens from camera lens mount flange) |
Weight |
Approx. 3260 g (7 lb 3 oz) |
Autofocus |
Yes |
Internal focusing |
Yes |
Focusing |
Auto, Manual |
Focus limit switch |
Two positions: FULL (∞ to 4.3 m) and ∞ to 10 m |
Supplied accessories |
LC-K107 Lens Cap (front cap), LF-N1 Lens Cap (rear cap), HK-43 Lens Hood, Strap, CL-L3 Lens Case |
¹ Based on CIPA Standards, in-lens optical VR achieves 5.0 stops of compensation (or 5.5 stops with Synchro VR) in NORMAL mode. This value is achieved when attached to a mirrorless camera equipped with a 35mm film size image sensor.
² The lens is not guaranteed to be dust- and drip-resistant in all situations and under all conditions.
Throughout this document, “FX format” and “FX” are used in reference to an angle of view equivalent to that of a 35 mm format (“full frame”) camera and “DX format” and “DX” to an angle of view equivalent to that of an APS-C camera. Nikon reserves the right to change the appearance, specifications, and performance of this product at any time and without prior notice.