Nikon Nikkor Z 180-600 mm f/5.6-6.3 VR

Nikkor Z 180-600 mm f/5.6–6.3 VR^[1]
Maker	Nikon
Lens mount(s)	Z-mount
Technical data
Type	Zoom
Focus drive	Stepping motor
Focal length	180-600mm
Image format	FX (full frame)
Aperture (max/min)	f/5.6–32 (wide); f/6.3–36 (tele)
Close focus distance	1.3m (wide); 2.4m (tele)
Max. magnification	1:4
Diaphragm blades	9 (rounded)
Construction	25 elements in 17 groups
Features
Lens-based stabilization	Yes
Macro capable	No
Unique features	Flourine Coat
Application	Super-telephoto zoom
Physical
Max. length	315.5 mm
Diameter	110 mm
Weight	2140 g (w/ tripod collar); 1955 g
Filter diameter	95 mm
Accessories
Lens hood	HB-109 (bayonet)
Case	CL-C6
Angle of view
Diagonal	13°40'–4°10' (FX); 9°–2°40' (DX)
History
Introduction	June 2023
Retail info
MSRP	$1699.95 USD (as of 2023)

The Nikon Nikkor Z 180-600 mm f/5.6–6.3 VR is a full-frame super-telephoto zoom lens with a variable aperture of f/5.6–6.3, manufactured by Nikon for use on Nikon Z-mount mirrorless cameras.

Introduction

The lens was introduced on June 21, 2023.^[2]^[3] The lens comes with a bayonet-type lens hood (HB-109). The lens is compatible with teleconverters Z TC-1.4x and Z TC-2.0x.^[4]^[5]

Features

180-600 mm focal length (approximately equivalent field of view of a 27-900 mm lens when used on a DX format camera)
Autofocus using a stepping motor (STM), focus-by-wire manual focus ring
25 elements in 17 groups (including 6 ED glass, 1 aspherical lens element and a fluorine-coated front lens element)
9-blade rounded diaphragm
Vibration Reduction (VR) optical stabilization
Internal focusing (IF lens)
Internal zooming
One customizable control ring at the back (manual focusing by default, aperture, ISO and exposure compensation functions can be assigned to it)
Four L-Fn customizable buttons for a single assignable function
A/M switch for autofocus/manual focus modes
Focus limiter switch (full and infinity - 6 m)