Nikon
NIKKOR Z 16-35mm f/4 S
Nikon Z Mount
NIKKOR Z 16-35mm f/4 S — 16–35mm f/4 for Nikon Z, a popular choice in the nikon lineup.
$1,699
Launch priceReleased Jan 2023
Nikon
NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR
Nikon Z Mount
NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR — 180–600mm f/5.6-6.3 for Nikon Z, a popular choice in the nikon lineup.
$1,699
Launch priceReleased Aug 2023
NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR is 7 months newer.
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Wins
NIKKOR Z 16-35mm f/4 S
Wins
NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR
2 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BNIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR has higher OIS effectiveness (5 stops vs 0 stops)
- ANIKKOR Z 16-35mm f/4 S has lower Weight (500 g vs 2140 g)
- ANIKKOR Z 16-35mm f/4 S has lower Length (120 mm vs 280 mm)
- ANIKKOR Z 16-35mm f/4 S has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/4 vs f/6.3)
- ANIKKOR Z 16-35mm f/4 S has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/4 vs f/5.6)
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 16-35mm f/4 S
- ✓
Weight
500 g vs 2140 g — lower is better
- ✓
Length
120 mm vs 280 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/4 vs f/6.3 — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/4 vs f/5.6 — lower is better
Reasons to choose the NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR
- ✓
OIS effectiveness
5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
- ✓
Optical stabilization
Only NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR supports it
- ✓
Diameter
81 mm vs 86 mm — lower is better
Shared specifications
Min focus distance
Both 38 cm
Max magnification
Both 0.25 ×
Internal focus
Both support internal focus
Weather sealing
Both support weather sealing
Control ring
Both support control ring
Custom function button
Both support custom function button
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
NIKKOR Z 16-35mm f/4 S
Pros
- ✓Versatile zoom range covers multiple focal lengths in one lens
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
- ✓Native Nikon Z mount compatibility
Cons
- –Slower maximum aperture limits low-light performance
- –Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value
NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR
Pros
- ✓Versatile zoom range covers multiple focal lengths in one lens
- ✓Built-in optical image stabilization
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
Cons
- –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 16-35mm f/4 S
Nikon NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.