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
Nikon
NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S
Nikon Z Mount
NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S — 24–120mm f/4 for Nikon Z, a popular choice in the nikon lineup.
$1,099
Launch priceReleased Oct 2021
NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR is 1.8 years newer.
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Wins
NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR
Wins
NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- ANIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR has higher OIS effectiveness (5 stops vs 0 stops)
- BNIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S has lower Weight (630 g vs 2140 g)
- BNIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S has lower Length (118 mm vs 280 mm)
- BNIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/4 vs f/6.3)
- BNIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S has higher Max magnification (0.39 × vs 0.25 ×)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this lens size diff to shareNIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR
⌀81 × 280 mm
2140 g (4.72 lb / 75.49 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S
⌀84 × 118 mm
630 g (1.39 lb / 22.22 oz)
NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR is 162mm longer and 3mm narrower than NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S.
NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR is 1510 g heavier than NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S.
Diameter (⌀) is the maximum barrel width; length is measured from the mount to the front of the lens.
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 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
- ✓
Custom function button
Only NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR supports it
- ✓
Diameter
81 mm vs 84 mm — lower is better
Reasons to choose the NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S
- ✓
Weight
630 g vs 2140 g — lower is better
- ✓
Length
118 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
- ✓
Max magnification
0.39 × vs 0.25 × — higher is better
- ✓
Min focus distance
35 cm vs 38 cm — lower is better
Shared specifications
Internal focus
Both support internal focus
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 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
NIKKOR Z 24-120mm 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
- –No optical stabilization — relies on body IBIS
- –Slower maximum aperture limits low-light performance
Decided which one is right for you?
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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 July 2026.