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 Nikon Z 600mm F4 TC VR S 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 600mm F4 TC VR S is the longer of the two lenses at 437mm. The Nikon Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR with a length of 316mm, is 121mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon Z 600mm F4 TC VR S also has a larger diameter of 165mm compared to the Nikon Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR's 110mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Nikon Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR and Nikon Z 600mm F4 TC VR S 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 Nikon Z 600mm F4 TC VR S 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. Nikon Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR weighs 2140g, which means it is 1120g (34%) lighter than the Nikon Z 600mm F4 TC VR S which has a weight of 3260g.
Filter Threads
The Nikon Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR has a filter size of 95mm whereas the Nikon Z 600mm F4 TC VR S has a 46mm 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 46mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon Z 600mm F4 TC VR S:
Lens Mounts
Both the Nikon Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR and the Nikon Z 600mm F4 TC VR S has the same Nikon Z lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon Z lenses are Nikon ZR , Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z .
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 Nikon Z 600mm F4 TC VR S is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 600mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 900mm .
