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

Telephoto Prime | Nikon F (FX)

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 600mm f4G ED VR

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Nikon 500mm f4G ED VR

Telephoto Prime | Nikon F (FX)

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 600mm f4G ED VR

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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
Price $8,399 vs $9,900 Cheaper by $1,501
Focal Length - Wide 500mm vs 600mm 100mm wider coverage
Weight 3880 g vs 5060 g 1180 g lighter
Diameter 140 mm vs 166 mm 26 mm smaller in diameter
Length 391 mm vs 445 mm 54 mm shorter
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 $9,899.99 $8,399.00
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 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 - -
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