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NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR

Nikon Z · Zoom · FULL FRAME

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 price

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Last updated May 2026

Key specs at a glance

Focal Length

180-600 mm

Max Aperture

f/5.6-6.3

Mount

Nikon Z

Coverage

Full Frame

Stabilization

5 stops

Weight

2140 g

Min Focus

38 cm

Filter Size

77 mm

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Best for

Use-case scores

Scored algorithmically from verified specs. 10 = best in class.

Portrait

Limited
2.5/ 10
  • · 9-blade rounded diaphragm creates creamy out-of-focus highlights

Sports & Action

Good
6.5/ 10
  • · Long telephoto reach (600mm) captures distant sports action
  • · Equipped with high-speed silent AF motor for fast action tracking

Video & Hybrid

Good
7.0/ 10
  • · Optical image stabilization is vital for steady handheld panning
  • · OIS is highly effective offering up to 5 stops of stability

Landscape

Limited
3.0/ 10
  • · Weather-sealed body protects against dust and rain in the field

Travel

Fair
4.0/ 10
  • · Standard zoom range covers wide to portrait, highly versatile
  • · Weather-sealed body is prepared for varied travel climates

Wildlife

Excellent
10.0/ 10
  • · Super-telephoto focal length (600mm) brings tiny/distant subjects close
  • · Optical image stabilization is crucial to keep telephoto shots steady

Macro & Close-up

Limited
3.5/ 10
  • · Moderate close-up capabilities with 0.25x magnification
  • · OIS stabilizes macro shooting, compensating for high-magnification handshake

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

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Full specifications

Verified specs · Nikon NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR

Optical Design

Focal length (Min)180 mm
Focal length (Max)600 mm
Max aperture (Wide)f/5.6
Max aperture (Tele)f/6.3
Elements23
Groups17
Special elementsAspherical

Focus System

Min focus distance38 cm
Max magnification0.25 ×
Autofocus motorLinear / Stepping Motor
Internal focusYes

Image Stabilization

Optical stabilizationYes
OIS effectiveness5 stops

Physical Specs

Weight2140 g
Length280 mm
Diameter81 mm
Filter thread size77 mm
Weather sealingYes
Diaphragm blades9

Compatibility

Lens mountNikon Z
Format coverageFull Frame

Features

Control ringYes
Custom function buttonYes