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

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