Nikon AF-S Nikkor 600mm F4E FL ED VR Lens Review and Specs

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 600mm F4E FL ED VR Review

Main Features

600mm Focal Range

F4.0 Max Aperture

Image Stabilization

Weather Sealed

Filter Thread: 40mm

Max Format: 35mm FF

Nikon F (FX) Mount

Weight: 3810g.

Diameter: 166mm

Length: 432mm

Min Focus Distance:4.4m

Max Magnification:0.14x

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Nikon 600mm F4E FL ED VR Overview

Nikon 600mm F4E FL ED VR is an Auto Focus (AF) Telephoto Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage and it is designed to be used with Nikon F (FX) mount lenses.

Lens Mount

Nikon 600mm F4E FL ED VR is compatible with cameras that have Nikon F (FX) lens mount.

Sensor Coverage

Max sensor coverage of Nikon 600mm F4E FL ED VR is 35mm FF.

Focal Range

Nikon 600mm F4E FL ED VR has a fixed focal lenght of 600mm. When mounted on a 35mm FF format camera, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 600mm.

Optical Image Stabilization

Nikon 600mm F4E FL ED VR features an optical image stabilization system which helps to reduce the blur that occurs due to shaking during hand-held shooting.

Body Colour

Black

Aperture

Nikon 600mm F4E FL ED VR has a max aperture of F4.0 and a minimum aperture of F22.0.

Pros and Cons of Nikon AF-S Nikkor 600mm F4E FL ED VR

PROs

Image Stabilization

Weather Sealed

Built-in Autofocus

Hood supplied

Tripod Collar

Full-time Manual Focusing

Focus Distance Limiter

Covers Full-Frame Sensor

CONs

Heavy

Pricey

Nikon 600mm F4E FL ED VR Detailed Specifications

General
Brand	Nikon
Lens Type	Prime
Lens Type	Telephoto Prime
Lens Mount	Nikon F (FX)
Max Format	35mm FF
Focal Range	600mm
Image Stabilization	Yes
Colour	Black
Zoom Method	No Zoom
Power Zoom	No Zoom
Zoom Lock	No Zoom
Zoom Ratio	1.0X
APERTURE
Max Aperture	F4.0
Min Aperture	F22.0
Aperture Ring	No
Diaphragm Blades	9
Optics
Optical Elements	16
Optical Groups	12
Special Elements	4 ED, 2 fluorite. Nano Crystal and Fluorine coatings.

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance	4.4m
Max Magnification	0.14X
Autofocus	Yes
AF Motor Type	Ring-type ultrasonic
Full Time Manual	Yes
Focus Method	Internal
Focus Distance Limiter	Yes
Distance Scale	Yes
DoF Scale	No
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight	3810g
Diameter	166mm
Length	432mm
Materials	Magnesium alloy
Weather Sealing	Yes
Filter Thread	40mm
Filter Notes	-
Hood Supplied	Yes
Hood Code	HK-34
Tripod Collar	Yes

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 600mm F4E FL ED VR Alternatives in Nikon F (FX) Mount

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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 500mm f4D ED-IF II	35mm FF	3800gr	AF	Amazon B&H Photo
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