The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR and the Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Nikon Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR is the longer of the two lenses at 316mm. The Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R with a length of 315mm, is 1mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR also has a larger diameter of 110mm compared to the Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R's 99mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Nikon Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR and Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Nikon Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR and the Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R Size and Weight The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R weighs 1605g, 25% (535g) lighter than the Nikon Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR's weight of 2140g.
Filter Threads
The Nikon Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR has a filter size of 95mm whereas the Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R has a 82mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 95mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Nikon Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR:
And these are the 82mm filters that we recommend for the Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R:
Lens Mounts
The Nikon Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R has the Fujifilm X lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Nikon ZR , Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z for the Nikon Z Mount and Fujifilm X-T30 III , Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5 for the Fujifilm X Mount.
Focal Range
Nikon Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR has a focal range of 180-600mm and
3.3X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
270 - 900mm .
On the other hand, the Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R has a focal range of 150-600mm and 4.0X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 225-900mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
