The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon Z 600mm F6.3 VR S and the Nikon Z 70-180mm F2.8 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 F6.3 VR S is the longer of the two lenses at 278mm. The Nikon Z 70-180mm F2.8 with a length of 151mm, is 127mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon Z 600mm F6.3 VR S also has a larger diameter of 107mm compared to the Nikon Z 70-180mm F2.8's 84mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Nikon Z 600mm F6.3 VR S and Nikon Z 70-180mm F2.8 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Nikon Z 600mm F6.3 VR S and the Nikon Z 70-180mm F2.8 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 70-180mm F2.8 weighs 795g, 45% (675g) lighter than the Nikon Z 600mm F6.3 VR S's weight of 1470g.
Filter Threads
The Nikon Z 600mm F6.3 VR S has a filter size of 95mm whereas the Nikon Z 70-180mm F2.8 has a 67mm 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 600mm F6.3 VR S:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon Z 70-180mm F2.8:
Lens Mounts
Both the Nikon Z 600mm F6.3 VR S and the Nikon Z 70-180mm F2.8 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 600mm F6.3 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 .
On the other hand, the Nikon Z 70-180mm F2.8 has a focal range of 70-180mm and 2.6X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 105 - 270mm .
