Extreme reach. Stunning clarity. With an incredibly lightweight build and the latest lens technologies, this fast 600mm super-telephoto shifts the balance for wildlife and sports photographers.

Two fluorite elements enhance optical performance, and substantially reduce the weight of the lens to just 3810 g. The fast f/4 maximum aperture and advanced optics ensure outstanding precision. Nikon's Vibration Reduction offers an impressive four-stop advantage, and SPORT VR mode excels at tracking fast action. An electromagnetic diaphragm ensures precise exposures during high-speed bursts. A fluorine coating repels water, dust, and dirt, enhancing durability.

Key features.

Professional super-telephoto: 600mm focal length and fast f/4 maximum aperture.

Robust and light: fluorite elements help reduce the weight of this super-telephoto lens to just 3810 g (approx.). Lightweight, rugged and reliable, the body boasts a professional-grade dust- and moisture-resistant construction.

High optical performance: two fluorite elements, four extra-low dispersion (ED) glass elements, and Nikon's Nano Crystal Coat ensure minimal chromatic aberration and ghosting.

Vibration Reduction (VR): with SPORT mode. VR minimises camera shake and lets you shoot at shutter speeds up to four stops slower.¹ SPORT VR mode delivers a stable viewfinder image when shooting high-speed movement, and allows a continuous shooting frame rate and release time lag similar to those that are achievable when VR is turned off.

Electromagnetic diaphragm: enables consistent, more precise exposures during high-speed bursts.

Silent Wave Motor (SWM): ultra-fast, ultra-quiet autofocus performance with seamless manual override.

Focus limit switch: offers two positions: FULL and ? - 10 m.

Fluorine coating: actively repels water, dust, and dirt without compromising image quality. The coating is applied to the protective glass on the front element of the lens, where it also makes it easier to clean the glass without damaging the surface.

Minimum focus distance: 4.4 m

Tripod mount ring: new bearings improve durability, and ensure smooth switching between horizontal and vertical orientation. The mount is positioned close to the rear of the lens to ensure comfortable transportation, and allow the included one-piece hood to be reversed.

Short monopod collar included: for more stability when using a monopod.

Included CT-608 case: sturdy yet lightweight trunk case with fold-in handle that makes it easy to stack.

¹ In Normal mode based on CIPA standard.

Technical Specifications.

Focal length 600 mm
Maximum aperture f/4
Minimum aperture f/22
Lens construction 16 elements in 12 groups (including 4 ED lens elements, 2 fluorite elements, and lens elements with Nano-Crystal Coatings) and 1 protective glass element (with fluorine coating)
Angle of view Nikon film SLR and FX-format D-SLR cameras: 4° 10' - Nikon DX-format D-SLR cameras: 2° 40'
Minimum focus distance 4.4 m from focal plane
Maximum reproduction ratio 0.14x
No. of diaphragm blades 9 (rounded diaphragm opening)
Diaphragm Electromagnetic
Filter attachment size 40.5 mm (drop-in)
Diameter x length (extension from lens mount) Approx. 166 x 432 mm
Weight Approx. 3,810 g
Supplied accessories Slip-on front lens cap, LF-4 Rear Lens Cap, HK-40 Lens Hood, 40.5 mm screw-in NC filter, CT-608 Lens Case, LN-2 Strap, Monopod collar

Optional Accessories Slip-in circular polarising filter C-PL405