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Nikon AF-S FX NIKKOR 600mm f/4E FL ED Vibration Reduction Fixed Zoom Lens with Auto Focus for Nikon DSLR Cameras
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Brand | Nikon |
Focal Length Description | 600 mm |
Lens Type | Telephoto |
Compatible Mountings | Nikon F |
Camera Lens Description | 4 |
About this item
- Compatible with Nikon's full frame (FX) SLRs
- Vibration reduction (VR) image stabilization counteracts camera shake and vibration up to ~4.0 stops
- SPORT VR mode for fast and erratic moving sports subjects
- Silent Wave Motor Auto Focus (AF) System
- Nonstick fluorine coat, which makes it easier to wipe off water, dirt and smudges
- Supplied with: Slip-On Front LensCap; LF-4 Rear Lens Cap; HK-40Lens Hood; Slip-In Filter Holder; NC40.5mm Neutral color filter; LN-2Strap; CT-608 Lens Case; MonopodCollar
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Auto focus | 5.0 | — | 4.7 | — | 4.1 | 4.5 |
Picture quality | 4.2 | — | 4.3 | — | — | 4.5 |
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lens type | Telephoto | Telephoto | Telephoto | Telephoto | Zoom lens | Standard |
compatible mountings | Nikon F | Nikon F (FX) | Nikon Z | Nikon F (FX) | Nikon F (FX) | Nikon F (DX) |
lens design | Prime | Zoom | Zoom | Zoom | Zoom | Zoom |
focus type | Auto Focus | Auto Focus | Auto Focus, Manual Focus | Ring-type ultrasonic | Auto Focus, Auto/Manual | Auto Focus |
minimum focal length | — | 400 millimeters | 100 millimeters | 800 millimeters | 28 millimeters | 18 millimeters |
max focal length | — | 400 millimeters | 400 millimeters | 800 millimeters | 300 millimeters | 55 millimeters |
fixed focal length | 600 millimeters | 400 millimeters | 400 millimeters | 1 millimeters | 300 millimeters | 55 millimeters |
real angle of view | 4 degrees | 6 degrees | 24 degrees | 3 degrees | — | 0 arc minute |
model name | NK600F4FLEDVROB | 2217 | NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S | 2205 | — | 1 |
Product Description
From the Manufacturer
LONG REACH WITH SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE.
When you're at the top of your game, you need gear that can keep up. The AF-S NIKKOR 600mm f/4E FL ED VR makes no compromises when it comes to performance. This popular 600mm prime lens has been optimized for today's high-resolution image sensors and fast shooting Nikon DSLRs, elevating your ability to quickly capture stunning images. A new magnesium alloy lens barrel design and the incorporation of fluorite elements makes it nearly 3 pounds lighter than its predecessor. Pair that with the latest in lens innovation and optical precision for the ideal lens choice for outdoor sports, action and nature photographers who need the reach a 600mm focal length will provide.
Tripod-compatible image stabilization
~4.0 stops of Vibration Reduction
Reduce blur caused by camera movement, even in low light. Nikon's VR image stabilization counteracts camera shake and vibration up to ~4.0 stops*, a must-have feature when working handheld, on a monopod or even a tripod. A specialized Sports Mode is optimized for camera pans and fast-action sports, and the Tripod Mode eliminates the subtle ground vibrations that are constantly passing through a tripod or monopod.
*Based on CIPA Standard. This value is achieved when: FX-format compatible lenses are attached to an FX-format digital SLR cameraLens-to-camera precision
Superior AF tracking and exposure control
Track fast moving subjects—even those moving erratically, at random speeds or approaching the camera quickly—with tack-sharp AF precision. During high-speed continuous shooting, the electromagnetic diaphragm mechanism operates in sync with the camera shutter for fast automatic exposure control and consistency between shots, even when using a compatible teleconverter.
Ready for the field
Lightweight, durable and reliable
This is a lens built for tough assignments. A new magnesium alloy barrel and fluorite elements reduce the overall weight by nearly 3 pounds versus its predecessor**. The protective front meniscus is coated with Nikon's nonstick Fluorine coat, which makes it easier to wipe off water, dirt and smudges. Ball bearings in the tripod collar ring ensure smooth transitions between horizontal and vertical shooting.
**AF-S NIKKOR 600mm f/4G ED VR
SPORT Vibration Reduction
For pros shooting fast and erratic moving sports subjects, using the SPORT VR mode will give you a more stable viewfinder image, handheld or when using a monopod, even if you’re panning. Track subjects easier when shooting in Continuous mode and as an added benefit with the D4S, the continuous shooting frame rates and release lag time are not affected while using VR. Even use SPORT VR when shooting HD video. The Tripod VR function even eliminates the vibrations that may transfer from the ground to the tripod in both Normal and SPORT VR modes.
Supplied Accessories
- AF-S NIKKOR 600mm f/4E FL ED VR
- Slip-on Front Lens Cap
- LF-4 Rear Lens Cap
- HK-40 Lens Hood
- Slip-in Filter Holder
- NC 40.5 Neutral Color 40.5mm filter
- LN-2 Lens Strap
- CT-608 Case
- Monopod Collar
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Product Dimensions | 17.01 x 6.54 x 6.54 inches |
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Item Weight | 8.38 pounds |
ASIN | B010RABJ5C |
Item model number | 20054 |
Customer Reviews |
3.4 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #3,436 in SLR Camera Lenses |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | July 1, 2015 |
Manufacturer | Nikon |
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Today I tried it with the 1.4 extender. Still pretty fast focus, and seems quite sharp - at least as sharp as the 200-500, and maybe even a little more so - and at 840mm!!!
Another thing to add after 6 months of use: I have this attached to a D850, and _always_ shoot hand held. That's with a grip and extra battery on the D850. I'm a 150 pound 5'10, so you don't need to be muscle-bound to use this lens hand-held! I walk up to four miles with this thing (okay, walking is my exercise, so that part isn't unusual), but just carry it at my side with a Peak Design slide strap, and swing it up for shots! It's that easy to manage!
Update 7/22: I've moved to the Z 9, and it works flawlessly with the Z 9 body. At least as well as with the D850, if not even better. AND, I've used it with the 2x teleconverter quite successfully. Not as sharp as without, or with the 1.4x, but usable, and autofocus works great even with the 2x converter.
Today I tried it with the 1.4 extender. Still pretty fast focus, and seems quite sharp - at least as sharp as the 200-500, and maybe even a little more so - and at 840mm!!!
Another thing to add after 6 months of use: I have this attached to a D850, and _always_ shoot hand held. That's with a grip and extra battery on the D850. I'm a 150 pound 5'10, so you don't need to be muscle-bound to use this lens hand-held! I walk up to four miles with this thing (okay, walking is my exercise, so that part isn't unusual), but just carry it at my side with a Peak Design slide strap, and swing it up for shots! It's that easy to manage!
Update 7/22: I've moved to the Z 9, and it works flawlessly with the Z 9 body. At least as well as with the D850, if not even better. AND, I've used it with the 2x teleconverter quite successfully. Not as sharp as without, or with the 1.4x, but usable, and autofocus works great even with the 2x converter.
The image stabilization and sharpness are really impressive.
Works well with TCS.
Not to mention the AF speed. OOOOH the AF speed! Man is it insanely fast almost as quick as my 3rd wife walked out on me but thats another story. I mostly use this for street photography. I just felt my 35mm was a bit too wide and needed something more narrow. Without hesitation I picked this bad boy up skipped on the 50mm and 85mm I just figured if I am going narrower might as well go all the way. Now I do not even need to walk across the street just set up on a block or middle of a intersection and shoot. Really changed my work.
If you have a few K to drop get this bad boy you will not regret it I swear on my children's graves.
The answer is all about weight. If you are a tripod shooter, don't do much air travel with your gear, and seldom pack your prime around then you can save the extra coin. DXO has not reviewed the 600FL or 500FL yet, but it's obvious based on tests of the 400FL that these new designs are about shedding pounds and that optical performance is equivalent.
If you are like me, and have been bent into the posture of neanderthal man from lurching around mountainous terrain with a lens roughly equivalent in weight and ergonomics to an adolescent pachyderm...then absolutely you should get the FL version.
This 600FL is about 3 pounds lighter than the previous 600/4, 2 pounds lighter than the old 400/2.8, and even weighs 1/5th of a pound less than the outgoing 500/4. It's not just total weight, however, because the new design is much less end heavy and more balanced as a whole.
Can you handhold it? Well, I have been handholding the 10-pound 400/2.8 for years so this 8-pound 600 feels dramatically easier to handle in every regard. It's still physically large and requires good technique but since weight has been my #1 sore spot (literally) regarding super telephotos I pre-ordered this lens as soon as I saw the technical specifications.
The price hurts but the FL primes are significantly easier to handle, carry, mount on support equipment, handhold, and travel with. If those things are deciding factors for you, it's an investment you won't regret.
The answer is all about weight. If you are a tripod shooter, don't do much air travel with your gear, and seldom pack your prime around then you can save the extra coin. DXO has not reviewed the 600FL or 500FL yet, but it's obvious based on tests of the 400FL that these new designs are about shedding pounds and that optical performance is equivalent.
If you are like me, and have been bent into the posture of neanderthal man from lurching around mountainous terrain with a lens roughly equivalent in weight and ergonomics to an adolescent pachyderm...then absolutely you should get the FL version.
This 600FL is about 3 pounds lighter than the previous 600/4, 2 pounds lighter than the old 400/2.8, and even weighs 1/5th of a pound less than the outgoing 500/4. It's not just total weight, however, because the new design is much less end heavy and more balanced as a whole.
Can you handhold it? Well, I have been handholding the 10-pound 400/2.8 for years so this 8-pound 600 feels dramatically easier to handle in every regard. It's still physically large and requires good technique but since weight has been my #1 sore spot (literally) regarding super telephotos I pre-ordered this lens as soon as I saw the technical specifications.
The price hurts but the FL primes are significantly easier to handle, carry, mount on support equipment, handhold, and travel with. If those things are deciding factors for you, it's an investment you won't regret.
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For air transport, bags are heavy enough and saving a few pounds helps.
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IQ is excellent.
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I recommend the 600 FL and the 400 FL for anyone for whom weight is now or is likely to be an issue in the future (I'm not getting any younger).