Nikon NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6 – 6.3 VR Lens

Overview
The Nikon Z 180-600mm super-telephoto zoom lens offers extreme reach for capturing subjects at a distance. With a focal-length range of 180-600mm, it covers popular focal lengths for wildlife, birds, and aircraft photography, while also providing flexibility for sports and landscapes. The lens has a minimum focus distance of 2.4m at 600mm and 1.3m at 180mm, allowing for sharp shots at close range.

Weighing only 1955g, this lens is lightweight and agile, making it easy to travel with and shoot handheld. The internal zoom feature allows for balanced shooting without a tripod, and the high-speed Stepping Motor (STM) provides spot-on autofocus for fast-moving subjects. The lens also has powerful in-lens stabilisation, giving a 5.5-stop advantage and allowing for sharp shots at slower shutter speeds. Additionally, it is compatible with Nikon Z teleconverters, extending the reach to 1200mm without sacrificing image quality.

Summary
Focal Length: 180-600mm
Max Aperture: f/5-6.3
Lens Format: 35mm
Lens Type: Telephoto Zoom
Lens Mount: Nikon Z Mount
Filter Thread: 95mm
Weight: 2-5kg
Included in box
1x NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6 – 6.3 VR Super-Telephoto Zoom Lens
1x LC-95B Lens Cap (front cap)
1x LF‑N1 Lens Cap (rear cap)
1x HB‑109 Lens Hood
1x CL‑C6 Lens Case

Type Nikon Z mount
Format FX/35mm
Focal length 180 – 600 mm
Maximum aperture f/ 5.6 to 6.3
Minimum aperture f/ 32 to 36
Lens construction 25 elements in 17 groups (including 6 ED elements, 1 aspherical element
and a fluorine-coated front lens element)
Angle of view FX format: 13° 40′ to 4° 10′
DX format: 9° to 2° 40′
Focusing system Internal focusing system
Minimum focus distance(measured from focal plane) 180 mm zoom position: 1.3 m (4.27 ft)
200 mm zoom position: 1.36 m (4.47 ft)
300 mm zoom position: 1.67 m (5.48 ft)
400 mm zoom position: 1.94 m (6.37 ft)
500 mm zoom position: 2.19 m (7.19 ft)
600 mm zoom position: 2.4 m (7.88 ft)
Maximum reproduction ratio 0.25 x
VR (Vibration Reduction) image stabilization Yes
No. of diaphragm blades 9 ( rounded diaphragm opening )
Aperture range 180 mm zoom position: f/5.6 to 32
600 mm zoom position: f/6.3 to 36
* The value displayed at minimum aperture may vary with the exposure increment
selected on the camera.
Coating Fluorine coat
Filter-attachment size 95 mm (P = 1.0 mm)
Dimensions (maximum diameter × distance to end of lens from camera lens mount flange)
Approx. 110 mm x 315.5 mm (4.4 in. x 12.5 in.)
Weight Approx. 2140 g (4 lbs 11.5 oz) (including tripod collar ring)
Approx. 1955 g (4 lbs 5 oz) (excluding tripod collar ring)
Autofocus (AF) Yes
Internal focusing Yes
Focusing Auto , Manual
Focus limit switch Two positions: FULL (∞ to 1.3 m) and ∞ to 6 m
Note Throughout this document, “FX format” and “FX”
are used in reference to an angle of view
equivalent to that of a 35 mm format (“full frame”) camera and“DX format” and “DX”
to an angle of view equivalent to that of an APS-C camera.
Nikon reserves the right to change the appearance, specifications, and performance of this
product at any time and without prior notice.

Don’t hold back. Extreme super-telephoto reach.

Who doesn’t like options when shooting at a distance? This lens’ broad 180-600 mm focal-length range easily covers the most popular focal lengths for wildlife, birds, and aircraft photography, while leaving plenty of flexibility for sports and landscapes. You can nail sharp shots at close range too thanks to a minimum focus distance of just 2.4 m at 600 mm, and 1.3 m at 180 mm.

Excellent agility

No matter your subject, the light weight (approx. 1955 g) of this full-frame super-telephoto zoom lens puts so many more shots and locations within reach. You can travel lighter than expected, and the internal zoom allows balanced handheld shooting: zoom in or out, and then pan or tilt, all without a tripod. You may even find yourself shooting scenes from entirely new perspectives!

Spot-on autofocus

AF is optimised for shooting fast-moving subjects like birds, wildlife, sports, and aircraft in both stills and videos. The high-speed Stepping Motor (STM) is extremely quiet during focusing and movie recording—which is perfect for capturing timid wildlife. Tracking is rock-steady when used in conjunction with Nikon Z mirrorless cameras that incorporate Animal or Vehicle subject detection.

Powerful in-lens stabilisation

Nikon’s in-lens optical Vibration Reduction compensates for vibrations from handheld shooting, panning, tripod movements, wind—anything—to give you a 5.5-stop advantage.1 You’re free to shoot at slower shutter speeds without sacrificing sharpness, which is ideal in low light. For fast-moving action, SPORT Mode stabilises the viewfinder image, making it easier to acquire rapid or unpredictable subjects.

Zoom to 1200 mm with a Nikon Z teleconverter!

Sometimes, you just need as much reach as you can get. Stack Nikon’s lightweight Z series 2.0x teleconverter on this super-telephoto zoom lens and you can extend your reach to 1200 mm. Or go to 840 mm with the Z series 1.4x teleconverter. There’s no loss of image quality: the lens’ six ED glass elements reduce axial chromatic aberration even when using a teleconverter.

Stunning video from a distance

With its long reach and quiet focusing, this high-resolution super-tele zoom lens opens plenty of possibilities for shooting video footage with beautifully compressed backgrounds. Optical VR keeps handheld shots steady, and suppressed focus breathing keeps the angle of view consistent while tracking subjects moving towards or away from you.