Nikon AF-S Nikkor 600mm f4G ED VR vs Nikon AF-S Nikkor 500mm f4G ED VR Detailed Comparison

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 600mm f4G ED VR vs Nikon AF-S Nikkor 500mm f4G ED VR

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Telephoto Prime | Nikon F (FX)

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Nikon 500mm f4G ED VR

Telephoto Prime | Nikon F (FX)

Reasons to choose Nikon AF-S Nikkor 600mm f4G ED VR over Nikon AF-S Nikkor 500mm f4G ED VR

Focal Length - Tele	600mm vs 500mm	100mm more tele coverage

Reasons to choose Nikon AF-S Nikkor 500mm f4G ED VR over Nikon AF-S Nikkor 600mm f4G ED VR

Nikon 600mm f4G ED VR vs Nikon 500mm f4G ED VR Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Nikon 600mm f4G ED VR	Nikon 500mm f4G ED VR
Brand	Nikon	Nikon
Lens Type	Prime	Prime
Price	$8,790.75	$8,396.95
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	Yes	Yes
Colour	Black	Black
Zoom Method	Rotary (internal)	Rotary (internal)
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	No	No
Diaphragm Blades	9	9
Optics
Optical Elements	15	14
Optical Groups	12	11
Special Elements	3 ED glass elements and 1 Nano Crystal Coat and 1 meniscus protective glass element	3 ED glass elements and 1 Nano Crystal Coat and 1 meniscus protective glass element
Focusing
Min Focus Distance	5m	4m
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	5060g	3880g
Diameter	166mm	140mm
Length	445mm	391mm
Materials	Magnesium alloy barrel, metal mount	Magnesium alloy barrel, metal mount
Weather Sealing	Yes	Yes
Filter Thread	52mm	52mm
Filter Notes	-	-
Hood Supplied	Yes	Yes
Hood Code	HK-35	HK-34
Tripod Collar	Yes	Yes
Optional Accessories	-	-
	Report	Report

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