Nikon
NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S
Nikon Z Mount
NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S — 100–400mm f/4.5-5.6 for Nikon Z, a popular choice in the nikon lineup.
$2,699
Launch priceReleased Dec 2021
Nikon
NIKKOR Z 600mm f/4 TC VR S
Nikon Z Mount
NIKKOR Z 600mm f/4 TC VR S — 600mm f/4 for Nikon Z, a popular choice in the nikon lineup.
$15,499
Launch priceReleased Jun 2022
NIKKOR Z 600mm f/4 TC VR S is 6 months newer.
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Wins
NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S
Wins
NIKKOR Z 600mm f/4 TC VR S
2 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- ANIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S has lower Weight (1435 g vs 3260 g)
- ANIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S has higher Max magnification (0.25 × vs 0.15 ×)
- BNIKKOR Z 600mm f/4 TC VR S has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/4 vs f/5.6)
- BNIKKOR Z 600mm f/4 TC VR S has lower Min focus distance (30 cm vs 38 cm)
- BNIKKOR Z 600mm f/4 TC VR S has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/4 vs f/4.5)
Key specs at a glance
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose the NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S
- ✓
Weight
1435 g vs 3260 g — lower is better
- ✓
Length
251 mm vs 280 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Max magnification
0.25 × vs 0.15 × — higher is better
Reasons to choose the NIKKOR Z 600mm f/4 TC VR S
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/4 vs f/5.6 — lower is better
- ✓
Min focus distance
30 cm vs 38 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/4 vs f/4.5 — lower is better
Shared specifications
Internal focus
Both support internal focus
Optical stabilization
Both support optical stabilization
OIS effectiveness
Both 5 stops
Diameter
Both 81 mm
Weather sealing
Both support weather sealing
Control ring
Both support control ring
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S
Pros
- ✓Versatile zoom range covers multiple focal lengths in one lens
- ✓Built-in optical image stabilization
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
Cons
- –Premium price point
- –Relatively heavy for extended handheld use
- –Slower maximum aperture limits low-light performance
NIKKOR Z 600mm f/4 TC VR S
Pros
- ✓Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
- ✓Built-in optical image stabilization
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
Cons
- –Premium price point
- –Relatively heavy for extended handheld use
- –Slower maximum aperture limits low-light performance
Decided which one is right for you?
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Nikon NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S
Nikon NIKKOR Z 600mm f/4 TC VR S
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.