Nikon Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR Review

October 17, 2023 | Mark Goldstein | Rating star Rating star Rating star Rating star Half rating star

Specifications

Type

Nikon Z mount

Format

FX/35mm

Focal length

180 – 600 mm

Maximum aperture

f/ 5.6 to 6.3

Minimum aperture

f/ 32 to 36

Lens construction

25 elements in 17 groups (including 6 ED elements, 1 aspherical element, and a fluorine-coated front lens element)

Angle of view

FX format: 13° 40′ to 4° 10′

DX format: 9° to 2° 40′

Focusing system

Internal focusing system

Minimum focus distance(measured from focal plane)

180 mm zoom position: 1.3 m (4.27 ft)

200 mm zoom position: 1.36 m (4.47 ft)

300 mm zoom position: 1.67 m (5.48 ft)

400 mm zoom position: 1.94 m (6.37 ft)

500 mm zoom position: 2.19 m (7.19 ft)

600 mm zoom position: 2.4 m (7.88 ft)

Maximum reproduction ratio

0.25 x

VR (Vibration Reduction) image stabilization

Yes

No. of diaphragm blades

9 ( rounded diaphragm opening )

Aperture range

180 mm zoom position: f/5.6 to 32
600 mm zoom position: f/6.3 to 36
* The value displayed at minimum aperture may vary with the exposure increment selected on the camera.

Coating

Fluorine coat

Filter-attachment size

95 mm (P = 1.0 mm)

Dimensions

(maximum diameter × distance to end of lens from camera lens mount flange)

Approx. 110 mm x 315.5 mm (4.4 in. x 12.5 in.)

Weight

Approx. 2140 g (4 lbs 11.5 oz) (including tripod collar ring)
Approx. 1955 g (4 lbs 5 oz) (excluding tripod collar ring)

Autofocus (AF)

Yes

Internal focusing

Yes

Focusing

Auto , Manual

Focus limit switch

Two positions: FULL (∞ to 1.3 m) and ∞ to 6 m

Supplied accessories

LC-95B Lens Cap (front cap), LF‑N1 Lens Cap (rear cap), HB‑109 Lens Hood, CL‑C6 Lens Case