The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon Z 600mm F4 TC VR S and the Nikon 600mm F4E FL ED VR 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 600mm F4E FL ED VR with a length of 432mm, is 5mm shorter. On the other hand, the Nikon 600mm F4E FL ED VR has a larger diameter of 166mm compared to the Nikon Z 600mm F4 TC VR S's 165mm diameter.
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 600mm F4 TC VR S weighs 3260g, which means it is 550g (14%) lighter than the Nikon 600mm F4E FL ED VR which has a weight of 3810g.
Filter Threads
The Nikon Z 600mm F4 TC VR S has a filter size of 46mm whereas the Nikon 600mm F4E FL ED VR has a 40mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 46mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Nikon Z 600mm F4 TC VR S:
And these are the 40mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon 600mm F4E FL ED VR:
Lens Mounts
The Nikon Z 600mm F4 TC VR S has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Nikon 600mm F4E FL ED VR has the Nikon F (FX) 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 Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500 for the Nikon F (FX) Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
600mm and the fastest aperture of
F4.
