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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 600mm f4D ED-IF II vs Nikon AF-S Nikkor 500mm f4D ED-IF II
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Nikon 600mm f4D ED-IF II

Telephoto Prime | Nikon F (FX)

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 600mm f4D ED-IF II

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Nikon 500mm f4D ED-IF II

Telephoto Prime | Nikon F (FX)

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 600mm f4D ED-IF II

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Reasons to choose Nikon AF-S Nikkor 600mm f4D ED-IF II over Nikon AF-S Nikkor 500mm f4D ED-IF II
Focal Length - Tele 600mm vs 500mm 100mm more tele coverage
Reasons to choose Nikon AF-S Nikkor 500mm f4D ED-IF II over Nikon AF-S Nikkor 600mm f4D ED-IF II
Focal Length - Wide 500mm vs 600mm 100mm wider coverage
Weight 3800 g vs 5900 g 2100 g lighter
Diameter 140 mm vs 166 mm 26 mm smaller in diameter
Length 394 mm vs 455 mm 61 mm shorter
Nikon 600mm f4D ED-IF II vs Nikon 500mm f4D ED-IF II Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Nikon 600mm f4D ED-IF II Nikon 500mm f4D ED-IF II
Brand Nikon Nikon
Lens Type Prime Prime
Price $1,339.00 $1,339.00
Lens Type Telephoto Prime Telephoto Prime
Lens Mount Nikon F (FX) Nikon F (FX)
Max Format 35mm FF 35mm FF
Focal Range 600mm 500mm
Image Stabilization No No
Colour Light Grey or Black Light Grey or Black
Zoom Method No Zoom No Zoom
Power Zoom No No
Zoom Lock No No
Zoom Ratio 1.0X 1.0X
Aperture
Max Aperture F4.0 F4.0
Min Aperture F22.0 F22.0
Aperture Ring Yes Yes
Diaphragm Blades 9 9
Optics
Optical Elements 10 11
Optical Groups 7 9
Special Elements unknown 3 ED glass elements
Focusing
Min Focus Distance 6m 5m
Max Magnification unknown unknown
Autofocus Yes Yes
AF Motor Type Ultrasonic Ultrasonic
Full Time Manual Yes Yes
Focus Method Internal Internal
Distance Scale Yes Yes
DoF Scale Yes Yes
Distance Scale Yes Yes
Focus Distance Limiter Unknown Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight 5900g 3800g
Diameter 166mm 140mm
Length 455mm 394mm
Materials Magnesium alloy barrel, metal mount Magnesium alloy barrel, metal mount
Weather Sealing Unknown Unknown
Filter Thread 52mm 52mm
Filter Notes - -
Hood Supplied Yes Yes
Hood Code HK-29 HK-28
Tripod Collar Yes Yes
Optional Accessories - -
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