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Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 600mm f/4E FL ED VR vs Nikon NIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7

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NikonAF-S NIKKOR 600mm f/4E FL ED VRNikonNIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7
Overview
ReleasedJuly 2015October 2025
Optics
Lens typePrimePrime
Focal length600 mm35 mm
Maximum aperturef/4f/1.7
Minimum aperturef/22f/16
Macro lens–Yes
Optical construction16 elements in 12 groups plus one protective glass elementEight elements in seven groups; internal focusing
Special elementsFour ED elements and two fluorite elementsOne aspherical ED element
Aperture detail–At infinity f/1.7–16; at 0.16 m focus distance f/3.2–22
CoatingsNano Crystal Coat; fluorine coating on the protective glass–
DiaphragmNine rounded blades; electromagnetic aperture controlNine rounded blades
Angle of viewFX 4°10′; DX 2°40′DX 44°; Nikon Canada gives 52.5 mm equivalent angle of view in FX format
Mount and compatibility
MountsNikon F mountNikon Z mount
Image circleFull frameAPS-C
CompatibilityCPU-equipped E-type Nikon F lens; electromagnetic aperture control restricts compatibility with some older DSLRsNative Nikon Z mount; designed for DX/APS-C format
Teleconverter supportOriginal Nikon announcement lists TC-14E, TC-17E and TC-20E series; autofocus operation depends on the converter and camera aperture support–
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance4.4 m0.16 m
Maximum magnification0.14×0.67×
Optical stabilisationYesNo
Autofocus detailInternal focusing with ultrasonic motor; autofocus and manual focusStepping motor; automatic or manual focusing
Focus distance detailMinimum focal-plane distance 4.4 m; focus limiter selects FULL or infinity–10 mMinimum 0.16 m measured from the focal plane; UK maker states 7.2 cm working distance from the front of the lens
Magnification detail–Actual maximum reproduction ratio 0.67×; Nikon describes this as life-size equivalent in 35 mm/FX format, rather than an actual 1× ratio
Stabilisation detailLens-shift VR rated 4.0 stops under CIPA conditions on an FX DSLR; NORMAL and SPORT modes, with tripod vibration reduction supportedNo optical VR, as confirmed by both reviews; camera-body stabilisation depends on the body
Video features–Suppressed focus breathing and quiet focusing; silent control ring
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter40.5 mm52 mm
Maximum diameter166 mm70 mm
Length432 mm72 mm
Weight3,810 g220 g
ControlsReviews describe A/M, M/A and M focusing modes and four configurable buttons for AF-ON, AF lock or focus memory recallCustomisable control ring for focus, aperture, exposure compensation or ISO; no physical AF/manual switch, as noted by Amateur Photographer
Zoom design–Internal focusing keeps total length unchanged
Filter detail40.5 mm drop-in filter system, not a front screw-in thread52 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch
Weather resistanceOriginal Nikon announcement describes sealing and gaskets against the elements; no waterproof rating statedDesigned for dust and drip resistance; resistance is not guaranteed under every condition
Dimensions detailApproximately 166 mm maximum diameter × 432 mm from the mount flangeApproximately 70 mm maximum diameter × 72 mm from mount flange
Weight detail–Approximately 220 g, lens only
Lens hood–Optional HN-43, sold separately
Tripod mountTripod collar and foot; a shorter monopod foot is supplied–
In the boxNikon UK lists slip-on front cap, LF-4 rear cap, HK-40 hood, 40.5 mm NC filter, CT-608 case, LN-2 strap and monopod collarLC-52B front cap and LF-N1 rear cap
Release detailNikon US specified mid-July 2015 retail availability; the 2 July announcement is not used as the first-sale dateNikon Canada states late October 2025 availability; earliest exact retail day and first UK day unconfirmed, so month precision retained

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