Nikon NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR
Both are Nikon Z mount zooms for sports & action and telephoto — here's how the specs differ and which to pick. Every spec is from the manufacturer's own catalog.
| Spec | Nikon NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S | Nikon NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 100-400mm | 180-600mm |
| Max aperture | f/4.5-5.6 | f/5.6-6.3 |
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Coverage | full-frame | full-frame |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Nikon Z |
Which should you buy?
- the Nikon NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S opens wider (f/4.5-5.6) — brighter in low light and more background blur
- the Nikon NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S covers 100-400mm and the Nikon NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR covers 180-600mm — pick the range that matches what you shoot
Where to buy
Check the Nikon NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S price on Amazon →
Check the Nikon NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR price on Amazon →
FAQ
What's the difference between the Nikon NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S and the Nikon NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR?
The Nikon NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S is 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 zoom, full-frame; the Nikon NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR is 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 zoom, full-frame. Both fit the Nikon Z mount.
Which is better in low light, the Nikon NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S or the Nikon NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR?
The Nikon NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S — its f/4.5-5.6 maximum aperture lets in more light and gives more background blur than the f/5.6-6.3 of the other.
Do the Nikon NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S and Nikon NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR fit the same camera?
Yes — both are Nikon Z mount lenses, so they fit Nikon Z series (Z6/Z7/Z8/Z9 full-frame, Z50/Zfc APS-C).
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