Nikon NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S vs Nikon NIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| NikonNIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S | NikonNIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | October 2023 | October 2025 |
| Optics | ||
| Lens type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 600 mm | 35 mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/6.3 | f/1.7 |
| Minimum aperture | f/32 | f/16 |
| Macro lens | – | Yes |
| Optical construction | Twenty-one elements in fourteen groups | Eight elements in seven groups; internal focusing |
| Special elements | Two ED, one SR and one Phase Fresnel element | One aspherical ED element |
| Coatings | Nano Crystal Coat and fluorine-coated front element | – |
| Aperture detail | f/6.3–32 | At infinity f/1.7–16; at 0.16 m focus distance f/3.2–22 |
| Diaphragm | Nine rounded blades | Nine rounded blades |
| Angle of view | FX 4°10′; DX 2°40′ | DX 44°; Nikon Canada gives 52.5 mm equivalent angle of view in FX format |
| Mount and compatibility | ||
| Mounts | Nikon Z mount | Nikon Z mount |
| Image circle | Full frame | APS-C |
| Compatibility | Nikon Z mount; full-frame FX and DX cameras | Native Nikon Z mount; designed for DX/APS-C format |
| 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 | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Minimum focus distance | 4 m | 0.16 m |
| Maximum magnification | 0.15× | 0.67× |
| Optical stabilisation | Yes | No |
| Autofocus detail | Stepping motor for quiet autofocus | Stepping motor; automatic or manual focusing |
| Focus distance detail | Internal focusing; minimum 4 m; range limiter FULL (4 m to infinity) or 10 m to infinity | Minimum 0.16 m measured from the focal plane; UK maker states 7.2 cm working distance from the front of the lens |
| Magnification detail | Maximum 0.15× | 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 detail | Lens-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 | No optical VR, as confirmed by both reviews; camera-body stabilisation depends on the body |
| Video features | Quiet operation, stable exposure and reduced focus breathing according to Nikon | Suppressed focus breathing and quiet focusing; silent control ring |
| Design | ||
| Dust and moisture resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Filter diameter | 95 mm | 52 mm |
| Maximum diameter | 106.5 mm | 70 mm |
| Length | 278 mm | 72 mm |
| Weight | 1,390 g | 220 g (better) |
| Controls | One 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 | Customisable 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 detail | 95 mm screw-in filters, 1.0 mm pitch | 52 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch |
| Weather resistance | Rubber 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 | Designed for dust and drip resistance; resistance is not guaranteed under every condition |
| Dimensions detail | Approximately 106.5 mm maximum diameter × 278 mm from the lens mount flange | Approximately 70 mm maximum diameter × 72 mm from mount flange |
| Weight detail | Approximately 1390 g without tripod collar; 1470 g with it | Approximately 220 g, lens only |
| Tripod mount | Removable tripod collar | – |
| Lens hood | HB-105A included | Optional HN-43, sold separately |
| In the box | LC-95B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-105A hood and CL-C6 case | LC-52B front cap and LF-N1 rear cap |
| Release detail | Nikon USA's October 2023 announcement states late October availability. Exact earliest global and first UK retail day unconfirmed, so month precision retained | Nikon Canada states late October 2025 availability; earliest exact retail day and first UK day unconfirmed, so month precision retained |
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