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NIKKOR Z 600mm f/4 TC VR S vs NIKKOR Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S

Key differences

  • —The NIKKOR Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S is 875g lighter (2385g vs 3260g).
  • —The NIKKOR Z 600mm f/4 TC VR S is faster: f/4 vs f/6.3 (≈1.3 stops more light).
  • —At launch the NIKKOR Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S cost $9,000 less ($6,500 vs $15,500).
  • —For close-ups the NIKKOR Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S reaches 0.16× vs 0.14×.
Nikon
NIKKOR Z 600mm f/4 TC VR S
NIKKOR Z 600mm f/4 TC VR S
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Nikon
NIKKOR Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S
NIKKOR Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S
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Mount
Nikon Z (FX)
Nikon Z (FX)
Focal length
600mm
800mm
Max aperture
F4◆
F6.3
Weight
3,260g
2,385g◆
Dimensions ⌀ × L
165.0 × 437.0mm
140.0 × 385.0mm
Volume
9344 cm³
5927 cm³◆
Density
0.35 g/cm³
0.40 g/cm³
Filter thread
—
—
Min focus
4.30m◆
5.00m
Max magnification
0.14×
0.16×◆
Elements / groups
26 / 20
22 / 14
Aperture blades
9
9
Focus drive
Silky Swift VCM (SSVCM)
Stepping Motor (STM)
Stabilisation
Yes
Yes
Weather sealed
Yes
Yes
Aperture ring
—
—
Released
2022
2022
MSRP (USD)
$15,500
$6,500◆
Sharpness
9.6◆
9.3
Bokeh Rendering
9.3◆
8.5
Autofocus Speed
9.5◆
8.7
Flare Resistance
9.0◆
7.8
Build / Sealing
9.6◆
9.0
Value / Size
6.0
8.4◆
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  • NIKKOR Z 600mm f/4 TC VR S
  • NIKKOR Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S

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