This lens is large, heavy, pricey and completely worth it. I've been on waitlists to buy this lens for months and finally decided to pay a rather hefty premium (~17%) through a reputable Amazon seller just to obtain it. As much as I hate to spend over list price, I'm glad I did. It's simply not as available as I'd like. Curse you, "Supply and Demand"! You win again! [grin]
I've been impressed with the clarity of the photos taken with this lens. The internal zoom keeps the lens nicely balanced on a tripod or when using the tripod mount hand-held. I've read comments about images not being as crisp at 600mm as the are at 180-360mm or so compared to a 600mm prime lens. I have to say that I can't think of any telephoto zoom lenses I've ever used (Nikon, Canon, Zuiko) that can compare to their telephoto prime counterparts. The optics are simply different.
I agree that there is some degradation at 600mm with this lens, but for my purposes it is negligible.
As an example, the attached photo was taken with a Nikon Z7-II at full zoom, 600mm, ISO 64, f/6.3 at 1/400s. I didn't expect this beautiful bird to show up and I had no tripod handy, so this was taken hand-held. Focus centered on the eagle's wing and as can be seen in the cropped image, the detail is fantastic. DOF is pretty narrow, though. Look closely at the wing feathers to see how sharp the lens is.
I've been extremely pleased with this lens and recommend it highly if you need the versatility of 180mm to 600mm. Maybe Nikon will ramp up production?
NIKON NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR, 1 Count (Pack of 1)
4.5 | 26 ratings
Price: 1696.95
Last update: 08-01-2024
About this item
Ease of use. At its widest setting, the NIKKOR Z 180-600 f/5.6-6.3 VR is great for locating your subject. With a mere 70° turn of the zoom ring, you can reach all the way to 600mm for tight framing with beautiful background compression.
Handheld shooting. Built-in optical Vibration Reduction (VR) provides a stabilization effect equivalent to a shutter speed of 5.5 stops* faster, reducing camera blur when panning to track fast-moving subjects.
Versatile close shooting. The lens features a minimum focus distance of 4.27 ft at the 180mm zoom position and a large 0.25x reproduction ratio, to turn an unexpected close encounter into a once-in-a-lifetime photo or video. Pairs great with Z teleconverters. Increase your reach by 2x (up to 1200mm) with the Nikon Z Teleconverter TC-2.0x or 1.4x (up to 840mm) with the Z Teleconverter TC-1.4x (sold separately).
Feature rich. Quick release tripod foot, strap eyelet, customizable control ring and function buttons provide effortless operation.
Balanced and Built-tough. Internal zooming maintains size and center of gravity, as well as minimizes dust intrusion.
Handheld shooting. Built-in optical Vibration Reduction (VR) provides a stabilization effect equivalent to a shutter speed of 5.5 stops* faster, reducing camera blur when panning to track fast-moving subjects.
Versatile close shooting. The lens features a minimum focus distance of 4.27 ft at the 180mm zoom position and a large 0.25x reproduction ratio, to turn an unexpected close encounter into a once-in-a-lifetime photo or video. Pairs great with Z teleconverters. Increase your reach by 2x (up to 1200mm) with the Nikon Z Teleconverter TC-2.0x or 1.4x (up to 840mm) with the Z Teleconverter TC-1.4x (sold separately).
Feature rich. Quick release tripod foot, strap eyelet, customizable control ring and function buttons provide effortless operation.
Balanced and Built-tough. Internal zooming maintains size and center of gravity, as well as minimizes dust intrusion.
Product information
| Product Dimensions | 12.42 x 4.33 x 4.33 inches |
|---|---|
| Item Weight | 4.72 pounds |
| ASIN | B0C8QFSPFQ |
| Item model number | 20117 |
| Customer Reviews |
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars
16 ratings
4.3 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank | #57 in Mirrorless Camera Lenses |
| Date First Available | June 21, 2023 |
| Manufacturer | Nikon |
| Country of Origin | China |
Top reviews from the United States
Amazon Customer
Excellent quality, versatile lens
Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2024
Amazon Customer
Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2024
I've been impressed with the clarity of the photos taken with this lens. The internal zoom keeps the lens nicely balanced on a tripod or when using the tripod mount hand-held. I've read comments about images not being as crisp at 600mm as the are at 180-360mm or so compared to a 600mm prime lens. I have to say that I can't think of any telephoto zoom lenses I've ever used (Nikon, Canon, Zuiko) that can compare to their telephoto prime counterparts. The optics are simply different.
I agree that there is some degradation at 600mm with this lens, but for my purposes it is negligible.
As an example, the attached photo was taken with a Nikon Z7-II at full zoom, 600mm, ISO 64, f/6.3 at 1/400s. I didn't expect this beautiful bird to show up and I had no tripod handy, so this was taken hand-held. Focus centered on the eagle's wing and as can be seen in the cropped image, the detail is fantastic. DOF is pretty narrow, though. Look closely at the wing feathers to see how sharp the lens is.
I've been extremely pleased with this lens and recommend it highly if you need the versatility of 180mm to 600mm. Maybe Nikon will ramp up production?
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larryzplace
What a dream to use
Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2024
larryzplace
Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2024
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Bruce Wunderlich
Great lens
Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2024Jim B
NOT an authorized Nikon dealer/reseller
Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2024C. Peters
Used/Broken
Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2024John Dize
Lens appears to be working as it should. Green's Camera World provided excellent Customer Service.
Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2024
Jon Jebus
Blurry Images at Full Zoom
Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2024
Colorado Joe
looks like a winner
Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2023