Members Martin Vronsky Posted October 11, 2023 Members Share Posted October 11, 2023 Press release: PORTABLE, POWERFUL & PREMIUM: NIKON RELEASES THE LIGHTWEIGHT NIKKOR Z 600MM F/6.3 VR S SUPER-TELEPHOTO PRIME The Lightest 600mm Prime in its Class Opens the Possibility of Handheld Shooting at Extreme Distances MELVILLE, NY (October 11, 2023) - Today Nikon Inc. announced yet another premium super-telephoto lens, the NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S. This latest S-Line prime lens is the newest addition to Nikon’s extremely popular lineup of PF lenses that deliver big reach in a surprisingly small and lightweight package. Wildlife, aviation and motorsport shooters need spontaneous versatility, fast precise focus, and a lens that won’t compromise image quality. The NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S is an S-Line super-telephoto prime lens that is made to be easily handheld. Users can leave the monopod at home, since it is the lightest in its class [1] , and offers superior optical performance and portability with a total length of only 11in (278mm) and approx. weight of 1,390g (3lbs). Furthermore, the lens is designed so that its center of gravity is positioned closer to the body side, offering optimal balance. This also makes the NIKKOR Z 600mm an ideal lens for panning in situations that require lens control and stability, such as automotive racing, or fast-moving subjects like wild birds in flight. The use of the Phase Fresnel (PF) lens element contributes to a significantly smaller overall size and weight, reducing the need for a tripod. With advanced AF and VR performance as well as S-Line superior rendering quality, the NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S gives users the confidence to get tack-sharp images of fast-moving subjects from a distance. Primary features of the NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S Hand-held shooting is made possible with a total length of approximately 11 in (278mm) and weight of approximately 1,390g (3lbs), the lightest in its class. Chromatic aberration is significantly reduced with the adoption of PF and ED glass elements. In addition, the adoption of an SR lens element controls short-wavelength light, the effects of which are difficult to correct, achieving highly precise chromatic aberration compensation. Nikon's original Nano Crystal Coat has been adopted to effectively reduce ghost and flare. By using the Z TELECONVERTER TC-1.4× or Z TELECONVERTER TC-2.0× the telephoto range can be expanded to 840mm or 1200mm respectively, while taking advantage of the lens’ AF and VR performance to realize superior sharpness and clarity. Equipped with Normal VR mode, which demonstrates superior 5.5-stop stabilization, as well as Sport VR mode, which stabilizes the viewfinder display with continuous shooting, making it easier to track rapidly moving subjects.[2] When paired with a compatible body, Synchro VR can be activated to achieve up to 6.0-stop stabilization [3] by combining in-camera VR and lens VR. Adoption of a stepping motor (STM) ensures fast and quiet autofocusing. Superior dust- and drip-resistant performance [4] is supported, and excellent anti-fouling performance is achieved through the adoption of fluorine coat. Equipped with four lens Fn2 buttons and one lens Fn button that can be customized and assigned to a wide variety of functions. Equipped with a memory recall function [5] that instantly recalls a focus position stored in advance by pressing the button to which the function has been assigned. A design that takes video recording into consideration with quiet operation and stable exposure, as well as functions including focus-breathing suppression that effectively reduces shifting of the angle of view with focusing. Price and Availability The new NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S will be available in late October for a suggested retail price of $4799.95.* Specifications, equipment, and release dates are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer. [1] Among f/6.3 and faster interchangeable lenses for full-frame/FX-format mirrorless cameras, including those with a focal length of 600 mm, available as of October 11th 2023. Statement based on Nikon research. [2] Measured in accordance with CIPA standards. This value is achieved when attached to a camera with full-frame/FX-format sensor with the camera's VR function set to [NORMAL] [3] Measured in accordance with CIPA standards. In [NORMAL] mode when combined with cameras that support Synchro VR. [4] Thorough dust- and drip-resistance is not guaranteed in all situations or under all conditions. [5] Camera firmware must be updated to the latest version to use this function. *SRP (Suggested Retail Price) listed only as a suggestion. Actual prices are set by dealers and are subject to change at any time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Martin Vronsky Posted October 11, 2023 Author Members Share Posted October 11, 2023 Specs: Lens type - Prime lens Max Format size - 35mm FF Focal length - 600 mm Image stabilization - Yes (VR) CIPA Image stabilization rating - 5.5 stop(s) Lens mount - Nikon Z Aperture Maximum aperture - F6.3 Minimum aperture - F32 Aperture ring - No Number of diaphragm blades - 9 Optics Elements - 21 Groups - 14 Special elements / coatings: 2 ED; 1 SR; 1 phase fresnel; nano crystal coat; fluorine coat Focus Minimum focus - 4.00 m (157.48″) Maximum magnification - 0.15× Autofocus - Yes Motor type - Stepper motor Full time manual - Yes Focus method - Internal Distance scale - No DoF scale - No Focus distance limiter - Two positions: FULL (∞~4 m) and ∞-10 m Physical Weight - 1390 g (3.06 lb) Diameter - 107 mm (4.21″) Length - 278 mm (10.94″) Filter thread - 95 mm Tripod collar - Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Martin Vronsky Posted October 11, 2023 Author Members Share Posted October 11, 2023 Quote Join us as we take a look at Nikon's newest 600mm,. It's light at 1,390g (3lbs) and short at 278mm (11 inches) making it a super-telephoto prime that can easily be handheld. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Martin Vronsky Posted October 11, 2023 Author Members Share Posted October 11, 2023 Quote SMALL & LIGHT, but what is the AUTOFOCUS and IMAGE QUALITY like? And how does it work with teleconverters? Let's take a look and Nikon's brand new Nikkor F6.3 600mm PF lens and how it fared in the field for wildlife and bird photography! How does it compare to the comparison from Nikon, Canon & Sony? 0:00 Is THIS The ONE? 1:12 So Small & Light! 2:26 MFD 2:57 Weather Sealing 3:15 Autofocus & Action 4:57 Image Stabilisation 6:05 Image Quality 8:59 Teleconverters 11:09 600 PF vs OTHER LENSES 13:11 Final Thoughts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Martin Vronsky Posted October 12, 2023 Author Members Share Posted October 12, 2023 Quote In yet another lens announcement from Nikon we have an addition to the range of smaller lighter PF lens, the NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Martin Vronsky Posted October 27, 2023 Author Members Share Posted October 27, 2023 Quote The NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S offers Nikon users another super-telephoto lens to choose from! How does this differ from its f/4 counterpart, as well as the NIKKOR Z 180-600 f/5.6-6.3? Nick takes the Nikon NIKKOR Z 600m f/6.3 VR S out for a spin to test its wildlife and portrait photography capabilities. 0:00 Intro & Key Specs 0:39 Detailed Specs, Sample Photos and Video 3:06 vs. NIKKOR Z 180-600 f/5.6-6.3 vs. NIKKOR Z 600mm f/4 3:47 What are your thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Martin Vronsky Posted January 8 Author Members Share Posted January 8 Quote 70% off your first year of Audiio Pro (bringing the price down to just $59!). This means unlimited music + SFX downloads for virtually any use! 00:00 Later in this episode 00:18 Intro to NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S 00:30 Running through the high level specs, with images and video 00:48 What does a Phase Fresnel lens do? 02:00 MTF Chart 02:10 NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S vs 180-600, which should you buy? 03:51 Focus TEST REAL WORLD 04:10 Stabilisation 04:20 Who is the NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S lens for? 06:28 The difference in f/stops compared to 600 f/4 06:55 4k video at 1380mm FOV EQV. 07:50 NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S on Z9 08:00 Very well balanced 08:25 Ring and buttons on NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S 08:50 Build quality of NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S 09:35 Looking at images from NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S in Capture One 10:49 Bird Eye detect working well 11:24 Stress test Chromatic aberrations 12:10 Very sharp and detailed 13:05 EPIC AND CINEMATIC NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S 14:10 Detail under pressure NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S 15:00 Why are lenses so good today? 15:30 Other way to use the NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S 16:00 Looking great at 1600 ISO 16:40 VS the 600mm f/4 cost etc 17:40 Talking about the large range of Nikon TELE primes 17:50 Will there be a premium Z 800mm f/5.6 lens? 19:12 Your turn to comment 19:40 Signing out 19:55 Post credit sequence, more images in Capture One Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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