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Nikon Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR Lens Summary
The Nikon Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR Lens is a versatile telephoto zoom lens designed for capturing distant subjects with exceptional detail and clarity. Whether you're into wildlife photography, birding or aviation, this zoom provides an extensive focal range to bring subjects closer in the frame. Additionally, its lightweight design and impressive vibration reduction (VR) technology make it versatile enough for sports, landscapes, video and close-up tele macro photography.
Nikon's advanced optical design delivers sharp, high-resolution detail, even when paired with Z Series teleconverters, which offer an extended range of up to 1200mm. The lens's 5.5 stops optical stabilisation, combined with Sport mode in compatible cameras such as the Z8 and Z9, stabilises the viewfinder image, enabling you to capture fast and unpredictable subjects with ease.
Fast and quiet STM is spot-on when photographing wildlife without disturbing your subjects, while tracking is particularly effective when combined with Animal or Vehicle subject detection, which is found throughout the Nikon mirrorless camera range. This Nikon Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR is naturally well-suited for outdoor use, thanks to its weather sealing, internal zoom mechanism and Fluorine coating that helps to repel dirt and moisture. Customisable buttons further enhance the convenience and flexibility of this lens, for a seamless workflow when you need to react in an instant.
Key Nikon Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR Lens Features
- Lightweight super telephoto zoom lens for FX mirrorless cameras
- Up to 5.5 stops vibration reduction (VR)
- Ideal for both stills and video recording
- 1.3m minimum focus distance (wide end)
- 0.25x maximum reproduction ratio
- High-speed stepping motor (STM)
- Four customisable Fn buttons
- Fluorine coating and reliable weather sealing
- 95mm front filter thread
- 9-blade rounded aperture
- Weighs approx. 2140g including removable tripod foot
- Compatible with Z series TC Z 1.4x Teleconverter and Z 2.0x Teleconverter
Nikon Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR Super Telephoto Zoom Lens in More Detail
Exceptional image quality
Behind the Nikon Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR Lens’s exceptional performance lies a sophisticated optical formula, comprising 25 elements in 17 groups. This careful arrangement includes 6 Extra-low Dispersion (ED) elements and 1 aspherical element, working harmoniously to deliver superb image quality.
Thanks to this design, chromatic aberrations, distortions and image clarity are well controlled, resulting in stunningly clear and vibrant photographs. The front element is also coated with Fluorine, providing added protection and easy maintenance when cleaning your lens.
The 9-bladed aperture diaphragm helps to achieve smoother bokeh and softer defocus areas in order to isolate your subject from messy distractions.
Extreme reach for creative opportunities
With its broad focal range, the Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR Lens offers the opportunity to capture a diverse range of distant subjects. These of course include wildlife photography, bird and aviation photography, through to sports and long lens landscape photography.
The lens not only excels at capturing distant subjects, but also allows you to explore the beauty of close-range photography. With a minimum focus distance of just 2.4m at 600mm and 1.3m at 180mm, you can dive into a world of frame-filling details and captivating compositions.
Whether you're photographing wildlife in its natural habitat or capturing intricate textures and patterns, this lens empowers you to isolate and highlight the essence of your subjects.
Powerful optical image stabilisation
Experience the freedom of handheld shooting with the Nikon Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR Lens. Designed with portability in mind, this lens weighs just 2140g (with tripod foot), allowing you to capture stunning super telephoto shots without the need for a tripod.
Equipped with Nikon's powerful optical VR (vibration reduction) technology, you can confidently zoom, pan, and tilt while maintaining sharpness and stability. With an impressive 5.5 stops of advantage, you can shoot at lower ISO settings, resulting in cleaner images and greater flexibility in various shooting conditions. Even in challenging situations such as strong winds or low-light environments, the VR technology compensates for camera shake, ensuring your shots remain steady and crisp.
Optimised AF for stills and video
The Nikon Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR Lens is equipped with advanced autofocus capabilities, ensuring optimal performance when capturing fast-moving subjects in both stills and video. With its optimised AF system, you can rely on precise and swift focusing, even in challenging shooting scenarios.
The lens features a high-speed STM (stepping motor) that operates quietly, making it perfect for situations where you need to maintain a low profile, such as while photographing wildlife or capturing events without disturbing the scene. The quiet and smooth focusing mechanism allows you to concentrate on your subjects without causing any distractions.
When paired with Nikon Z mirrorless cameras that offer Animal or Vehicle subject detection, the lens's tracking performance is exceptionally reliable. Whether you're photographing wildlife in their natural habitat or capturing fast-moving vehicles, the combination of the Nikon Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR Lens and Nikon Z mirrorless cameras ensures rock-steady tracking, enabling you to confidently capture the decisive moment with precision and clarity.
Teleconverters provide even greater reach
Expand your telephoto capabilities even further with Nikon’s Z Series teleconverters. With the Z TC 2.0x, you can extend the focal length to a whopping 1600mm, while the Z TC 1.4x takes you to 840mm. Teleconverters provide additional reach while maintaining excellent image quality thanks to the inclusion of six ED glass elements, which reduce axial chromatic aberrations when the TC is attached.
Ready to create
A combination of long reach and quiet focusing ensures you can capture stunning movies with sharp subjects and compressed backgrounds. Optical VR helps keep your scene steady, while the angle of view is maintained due to suppressed focus breathing when tracking subjects.
The lens is designed with reliable weather sealing, offering protection against dust and moisture, for confident use in harsher environmental conditions without worrying about potential damage.
Additionally, the lens features an internal zoom mechanism, which means that the lens barrel size remains consistent throughout the range. This design not only provides convenience but also helps to prevent dirt and dust from entering the lens, ensuring reliable performance over time.
To further enhance its durability and ease of maintenance, the lens is equipped with a Fluorine coating on the front element. This coating effectively repels oils, moisture, and smudges, making it easier to clean the lens and maintain its optical quality.
Ergonomics is well thought out, with Nikon designing a lens which is able to zoom from 180mm to 600mm with just a light 70 turn of the zoom ring. Four customisable buttons further enhance your workflow, which can be programmed along with the customisable control ring for quick adjustments to settings without needing to move your eye away from the EVF.
A removable tripod foot lowers weight when you aren’t shooting from a tripod or monopod, and the lens hood includes a locking feature to prevent it from accidentally disengaging. If you’re looking for a great telephoto without the same long reach, consider the Nikon Z 70-180mm f/2.8 Lens, which benefits from a constant fixed aperture as well as teleconverter compatibility.
What’s in the box
- Nikon Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR Lens
- HB-109 Lens Hood
- LF-N1 Rear Cap
- LC-95B Lens Cap
- CL-C6 Lens Case
Nikon Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR Lens Specifications
| Lens format | FX (full-frame) Nikon Z mount |
| Focal length | 180-600mm |
| Aperture range | f/5.6-6.3 – f/32-f/36 |
| Angle of view | FX: 13 40’ to 4 10’ DX: 9 to 2 40’ |
| Focusing system | STM / Internal focusing |
| Minimum focus distance | 180mm: 1.3m 200mm: 1.36m 300mm: 1.67m 400mm: 1.94m 500mm: 2.19m 600mm: 2.4m |
| Maximum reproduction ratio | 0.25x |
| No. of diaphragm blades | 9 (rounded) |
| VR (vibration reduction) | 5.5 stops |
| Filter thread attachment size | 95mm |
| Size (diameter x length) | Approx. 110mm x 315.5mm |
| Weight | Approx 2140g (including tripod foot) |
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Ourfriday is dedicated to making the return process simple for our customers. If customers have any problem with a product, Ourfriday gladly accepts authorized returns within 14 days of receipt for most items (as per the terms and conditions below).
Return requests must be made within 14 calendar days of receipt. Customers have to pack and ship the product within 14 calendar days after requesting for returns. Opened items are authorized to be returned unless they are used (including trial), installed or activated. The returns have to be made in their original packaging with all accessories that are included in the packages due arrival.
All personal data and installation must be erased before returning the products. Returns will be checked by technicians of Ourfriday when delivered. Refunds will be made in14 business days after parcels have been delivered to the return address if no problem is found with the returns. For returns that are not made as instructed, parcels will not be accepted and will be returned to the customers. Customers will be responsible for the postage for delivering the parcel back to them.
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- For used, installed or activated products returned due to change of mind, up to 30% of the product value may be deducted from the refund as diminished product value.
- Due to hygiene concerns, an extra 10% of the item's value will be deducted from the refund for returns of unsealed personal items such as earphones and headphones.
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- Ourfriday reserves the right to ask for photos and serial number of items that are to be returned to verify that it is supplied by us.
- Ourfriday Warranty does not cover damage caused by liquid, intentional damage, damage caused by dropping the product or mistreatment, damage caused by attempting to repair or adapt the device by yourself or a third party, accidental physical damage such as cracks or breaks, damage caused by improper use of accessories, faults or damage that may arise due to normal wear and tear – e.g scratches to touchscreen,acceptable battery life depletion, items that are jailbroken or rooted after sale, screen burn that has developed over the time of ownership.
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Ourfriday will be responsible for the logistics fee for returning the faulty items and the items that are sealed but damaged on arrival.
For purchases that are returned due to change of mind and items not as expected, customers will be responsible for the transportation fee.
*Returns must be made with tracked service. Tracking numbers and photos for returned parcels should be provided with Ourfriday once parcels are sent.*
*Ourfriday are not liable for any return lost in transit.*
