The Nikon Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR Lens is an exceptional super-telephoto zoom engineered for Z-series mirrorless cameras, delivering outstanding sharpness from 180mm to 600mm. Purpose-built for sports and wildlife photographers, it combines an expansive focal range with a remarkably compact and lightweight design. Advanced optical elements including six ED glass components and a fluorine coating ensure sharp, clear images while resisting dust and moisture. The STM stepping motor provides fast, silent autofocus with minimal focus breathing, while the integrated 5.5-stop Vibration Reduction system stabilizes handheld shots of fast-moving subjects. A rotating tripod collar and weather-sealed construction make it ready for demanding field conditions. Compatible with Nikon Z teleconverters for extended reach up to 1200mm, this lens is the ultimate tool for capturing distant subjects with precision and clarity.
Optical Design
- Features six ED (extra-low dispersion) glass elements to increase light transmission and decrease light dispersion, effectively eliminating chromatic aberrations and color fringing throughout the zoom range for notable clarity and color accuracy.
- Utilizes a single aspherical glass element to minimize distortion and coma at wide apertures. The aspherical element also enables a lighter and more compact size, which is particularly useful for super-telephoto zoom lenses.
- A FLC fluorine coating effectively repels dust, water droplets, grease, and dirt, ensuring easy removal even when they adhere to the lens surface. This coating endures a high frequency of lens surface wiping, and its anti-reflective effect also contributes to the capture of clear images.
Autofocus and Vibration Reduction
- STM stepping motor for fast, accurate, smooth, and quiet autofocus with reduced wobbling. This drive system also offers impressively smooth and quiet autofocus performance that is well-suited to both stills and video applications.
- A/M mode standing for Auto-Priority Manual Mode enables an easy transition from autofocus to manual during AF operation.
- Internal focusing lens design keeps the lens the same size during zoom and autofocus operation. This also allows for a compact form factor capable of close focusing distances.
- Provides a minimum focusing distance 1.3m, along with a 0.25x maximum magnification at the 180mm zoom position for capturing close-up details and subjects.
- Built-in optical Vibration Reduction (VR) system improves image stability by automatically compensating for camera shake. This in-lens technology provides a stabilization effect equivalent to a shutter speed of 5.5 stops faster, reducing camera blur when panning to track fast-moving subjects.
Handling and Design
- At its widest setting, this lens is great for locating your subject. With a mere 70° turn of the zoom ring, you can reach all the way to 600mm for tight framing with beautiful background compression.
- Customizable control ring and function buttons provide intuitive control points for quickly changing exposure settings and other functions.
- Durable and weather-sealed lens barrel along with a front fluorine coating for use in inclement conditions.
- Rotating tripod collar offers mounting stability when shooting atop a monopod or tripod.
- Compatible with Nikon Z-series teleconverters, the lens allows you to extend your effective focal length to 840mm with the 1.4x teleconverter and up to 1200mm with the 2x teleconverter.
Nikon Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR Lens
Nikon LC-95B Front Lens Cap
Nikon LF-N1 Rear Lens Cap
Nikon HB-109 Lens Hood
Nikon CL-L6 Lens Case
Quick Release Tripod Collar
Limited 2-Year Manufacturer Warranty
