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Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4 vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S

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NikonNIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4NikonNIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2024October 2023
Optics
Lens typePrimePrime
Focal length50 mm600 mm
Maximum aperturef/1.4f/6.3
Minimum aperturef/16f/32
Optical construction10 elements in seven groups; internal focusingTwenty-one elements in fourteen groups
Special elementsOne aspherical elementTwo ED, one SR and one Phase Fresnel element
Coatings–Nano Crystal Coat and fluorine-coated front element
Aperture detailf/1.4–16f/6.3–32
DiaphragmNine rounded bladesNine rounded blades
Angle of viewFX 47°; DX 31°30′FX 4°10′; DX 2°40′
Mount and compatibility
MountsNikon Z mountNikon Z mount
Image circleFull frameFull frame
CompatibilityNative Nikon Z mount; FX/full-frame image circle, also usable on DX camerasNikon Z mount; full-frame FX and DX cameras
Image circle detail–Physical 600 mm focal length; 900 mm full-frame-equivalent angle of view on DX, as both reviews note
Teleconverter support–Nikon Z TC-1.4× and TC-2.0× supported; Nikon states 840 mm and 1200 mm respectively with AF and VR retained
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.37 m4 m
Maximum magnification0.17×0.15×
Optical stabilisationNoYes
Autofocus detailMulti-focusing system; stepping motors; automatic or manual focusingStepping motor for quiet autofocus
Focus distance detailMinimum 0.37 m from focal plane; no separate AF/manual distance publishedInternal focusing; minimum 4 m; range limiter FULL (4 m to infinity) or 10 m to infinity
Magnification detailMaximum 0.17×Maximum 0.15×
Stabilisation detailNo optical VR, as confirmed by Amateur Photographer; camera-body stabilisation depends on the bodyLens-shift VR using voice coil motors; 5.5-stop CIPA rating in Normal mode on FX, or 6.0 stops in Normal mode with a body supporting Synchro VR. Sport mode stabilises the viewfinder during continuous shooting. VR settings accessed through the camera, as TechRadar notes
Video featuresSuppressed focus breathing, quiet focusing and clickless control ringQuiet operation, stable exposure and reduced focus breathing according to Nikon
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter62 mm95 mm
Maximum diameter74.5 mm106.5 mm
Length86.5 mm278 mm
Weight420 g1,390 g
ControlsSeparate manual focus and customisable control rings; no physical AF/manual switch or function buttons, as confirmed by Amateur PhotographerOne L-Fn and four L-Fn2 buttons, memory-set button, programmable control ring, focus ring, A/M and focus-limit switches; memory recall requires the latest compatible camera firmware according to Nikon's launch announcement
Zoom designInternal focusing keeps lens length unchanged–
Filter detail62 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch95 mm screw-in filters, 1.0 mm pitch
Weather resistanceDesigned for dust and moisture resistance; resistance is not guaranteed under every conditionRubber gaskets protect moving parts and the mount against dust, dirt and moisture. Nikon says dust and drip resistance is not guaranteed in every situation or condition
Dimensions detailApproximately 74.5 mm maximum diameter × 86.5 mm from mount flangeApproximately 106.5 mm maximum diameter × 278 mm from the lens mount flange
Weight detailApproximately 420 gApproximately 1390 g without tripod collar; 1470 g with it
Tripod mount–Removable tripod collar
Lens hoodHB-115 includedHB-105A included
In the boxLC-62B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap and HB-115 hoodLC-95B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-105A hood and CL-C6 case
Release detailNikon USA states late September 2024 availability; earliest exact retail day and first UK day unconfirmed, so month precision retained. The co-marketed f/1.8 S is not treated as its predecessorNikon USA's October 2023 announcement states late October availability. Exact earliest global and first UK retail day unconfirmed, so month precision retained

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