Nikon NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 600mm f/4 TC VR S
Both are Nikon Z mount primes 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 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S | Nikon NIKKOR Z 600mm f/4 TC VR S |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 400mm | 600mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/4 |
| Type | prime | prime |
| Coverage | full-frame | full-frame |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Nikon Z |
Which should you buy?
- the Nikon NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S opens wider (f/2.8) — brighter in low light and more background blur
- the Nikon NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S (400mm) is wider — more in the frame for street and interiors; the Nikon NIKKOR Z 600mm f/4 TC VR S (600mm) is tighter — more reach and compression for portraits
Where to buy
Nikon NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR SSee price on Amazon
Nikon NIKKOR Z 600mm f/4 TC VR SSee price on Amazon
FAQ
What's the difference between the Nikon NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S and the Nikon NIKKOR Z 600mm f/4 TC VR S?
The Nikon NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S is 400mm f/2.8 prime, full-frame; the Nikon NIKKOR Z 600mm f/4 TC VR S is 600mm f/4 prime, full-frame. Both fit the Nikon Z mount.
Which is better in low light, the Nikon NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S or the Nikon NIKKOR Z 600mm f/4 TC VR S?
The Nikon NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S — its f/2.8 maximum aperture lets in more light and gives more background blur than the f/4 of the other.
Do the Nikon NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S and Nikon NIKKOR Z 600mm f/4 TC VR S 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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