Nikon
NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S
Nikon Z Mount
NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S — 50mm f/1.2 for Nikon Z, a popular choice in the nikon lineup.
$2,099
Launch priceReleased Dec 2020
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 1.6 years newer.
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Wins
NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S
Wins
NIKKOR Z 600mm f/4 TC VR S
3 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BNIKKOR Z 600mm f/4 TC VR S has higher OIS effectiveness (5 stops vs 0 stops)
- ANIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.2 vs f/4)
- ANIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.2 vs f/4)
- ANIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S has lower Weight (1090 g vs 3260 g)
- ANIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S has lower Length (203 mm vs 280 mm)
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 50mm f/1.2 S
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/1.2 vs f/4 — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/1.2 vs f/4 — lower is better
- ✓
Weight
1090 g vs 3260 g — lower is better
- ✓
Special elements
Adds ED
- ✓
Length
203 mm vs 280 mm — lower is better
Reasons to choose the NIKKOR Z 600mm f/4 TC VR S
- ✓
OIS effectiveness
5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
- ✓
Optical stabilization
Only NIKKOR Z 600mm f/4 TC VR S supports it
Shared specifications
Min focus distance
Both 30 cm
Max magnification
Both 0.15 ×
Internal focus
Both support internal focus
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 50mm f/1.2 S
Pros
- ✓Bright f/1.2 aperture for low light and subject separation
- ✓Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
Cons
- –Premium price point
- –Relatively heavy for extended handheld use
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
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Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 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.