Nikon 600mm f4G ED VR is a Fixed aperture Auto Focus (AF)
Super Telephoto Prime lens with Optical Image stabilization and 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with
F(FX) Mount cameras.
What type of photography is the Nikon 600mm f4G ED VR lens good for?
The choice of photography type for which you intend to use the Nikon 600mm f4G ED VR is a crucial decision factor. Below, we have assessed its suitability for various photography scenarios:
There are 2 more lenses that have the same focal range and aperture values with the Nikon 600mm f4G ED VR that are compatible with the Nikon F (FX) mount, you can find the review and comparison links of these lenses below.
Lenses in Nikon F (FX) Mount with Same Focal and Aperture Range
Reasons to Buy the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 600mm f4G ED VR Lens
Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 600mm f4G ED VR lens in a list form to assist you in determining whether it offers the features you need.
| Optical Image Stabilization |
| Weather-sealed |
| Autofocus |
| Focus Range Limiter |
| Focus Hold Button |
| Distance Scale |
| DoF(Depth of Field) Scale |
| Compatible with Nikon Teleconverters |
| Hood supplied |
| Tripod Collar |
| Full-time Manual Focusing |
| Focus Distance Limiter |
| Internal Focusing |
| Covers Full-Frame Sensor |
| 9 Diaphragm Blades for Smooth Bokeh |
| 600mm reach great for Wildlife Photography |
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Lens Mount
Nikon 600mm f4G ED VR is compatible with cameras that have a Nikon F (FX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon F (FX) lenses are Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500.
Size, Weight and Filter Thread
The size and weight are crucial factors to consider when searching for your next lens. Nikon 600mm f4G ED VR has a maximum diameter of 166mm and a total length of 445mm. It weighs 5060g / 178.5 oz.
Nikon 600mm f4G ED VR has a filter thread of 52mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Nikon 600mm f4G ED VR:
You can also check All Nikon F Mount Lenses with 52mm Filter Thread Size to find the matching lenses.
Focal Range
Nikon 600mm f4G ED VR has a fixed focal length of 600mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 900mm.
Teleconverter Compatibility
Nikon 600mm f4G ED VR is compatible with the Teleconverters below. With the use of these TC/extenders, you can find how the total focal reach and effective aperture of your Nikon 600mm f4G ED VR changes below:
Nikon 600mm f4G ED VR Focal Range and Aperture Change with Teleconverter
Weather Sealings
The Nikon 600mm f4G ED VR is a weather-sealed lens, which provides extra protection to prevent water and dust get inside the lens and camera body under light rain, snow and wind. In order to have effective protection, you have to pair the Nikon 600mm f4G ED VR with a weather-sealed camera body such as the Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D850.
Optical Image Stabilization
The Nikon 600mm f4G ED VR features an optical image stabilization system which helps to reduce the blur that occurs due to shaking during hand-held shooting.
Tripod Collar
With a total length of 445mm and a weight of 5060g, the Nikon 600mm f4G ED VR is a large lens. Fortunately, it comes with a tripod collar which you can use to attach the lens directly to a tripod or monopod instead of attaching the camera. This connection helps to better balance the lens/kit combination.
Zoom Method
Nikon 600mm f4G ED VR features Rotary (internal) zoom method where the length of the lens doesn't change while you are zooming in or out. Even though this design has a size disadvantage in general compared to extending designs, it has the benefits of better sealing against dust and moisture, no zoom creep and no weight balance shift while zooming.
Maximum Magnification Ratio
Nikon 600mm f4G ED VR has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.12x with a minimum focusing distance of 5m. 0.12x ratio is quite low, making this lens unsuitable even for modest close-up photography.
Below are the 3 Super Telephoto Prime type Nikon F mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios:
Aperture
The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 600mm f4G ED VR features a maximum aperture of F4 and can be stopped down to a minimum aperture of F22. While a maximum aperture of F4 requires a bit more ambient light or a bump in ISO when shooting indoors, it keeps the physical size of the lens much smaller and easier to carry. At 600mm, this lens provides a natural perspective, and opening up to F4 offers clean background separation for typical everyday shooting. The minimum setting of F22 is excellent for deep depth of field work like macro photography, though you may want to avoid the absolute smallest settings to skip the sharpness loss caused by optical diffraction.
Optical Formula
Nikon 600mm f4G ED VR's optical formula consists of 15 elements in 12 groups . The following special elements are used in this design:
- 3 ED glass elements
- 1 Nano Crystal Coat
- 1 meniscus protective glass element
Lens Hood
Nikon 600mm f4G ED VR comes with a removable lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos. The model number of the hood is HK-35.
Body Colour
Nikon 600mm f4G ED VR is available in Black color.
Popular Comparisons of Nikon 600mm f4G ED VR
Here are the 8 most popular comparisons of the Nikon 600mm f4G ED VR amongst Camera Decision readers.
Top Alternatives of Nikon 600mm f4G ED VR Lens
In addition, it would be interesting to check which lenses from other mounts are most commonly compared with the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 600mm f4G ED VR.
Top Alternatives of Nikon 600mm f4G ED VR in Other Lens Mounts
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