Nikon NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR SvsNikon NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR
NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S
400mm / F2.8
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NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR
180-600mm / F5.6-6.3
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Which to choose
When the NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S suits you better
- Brightness2.0 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
When the NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR suits you better
- Weight995g lighter, so easier to carry
- Close focusFocuses as close as 1.3m
- Zoom rangeCovers 180-600mm in a single lens
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S380mm long × 156mm diameter
- NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR315.5mm long × 110mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Nikon NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S | Nikon NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 400mm | 180mm | +220mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 400mm | 600mm | −200mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F2.8 | F5.6 | 2.0 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F2.8 | F6.3 | 2.3 stops brighter |
| Min aperture | — | F32 | No data |
| Min focus distance | 2.5m | 1.3m | +1.20m |
| Max magnification | 0.17× | 0.25× | −0.08x |
| Aperture blades | — | 9blades | No data |
| Weight | 2.95kg | 1.96kg | +995g |
| Length | 380mm | 315.5mm | +64.5mm |
| Diameter | 156mm | 110mm | +46mm |
| Filter size | 46mm | 95mm | −49mm |
| Released | 2022 | 2023 | −1year |
| Stabilization | Yes | Yes | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S relative to NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
Check prices
NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S
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NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR
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