NIKKOR Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR
NIKKOR Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR
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Photography in Good Company
Wildlife reach, steady shots—surprisingly agile.
If your world is birds, wildlife, airshows, field sports—or just far-away moments—you’ll love how this super-tele zoom handles. The internal zoom keeps balance consistent, VR keeps handheld frames sharp, and close-focus capability invites unexpected detail shots between the action. It’s quick, quiet, weather-ready, and built for the kind of days that start before sunrise and end after golden hour.
What you’ll notice in use
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Huge, usable reach: 180–600mm covers everything from scouting at the wide end to tight, background-compressed frames at 600mm. Compatible with Nikon Z teleconverters for up to 2× more reach.
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Rock-steady handhelds: Built-in VR rated up to 5.5 stops helps keep stills sharp and video smooth.
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Internal zoom, short throw: Lens length doesn’t change, and it takes only about a 70° twist to go from 180 to 600—stable on gimbals, tripods, and long handheld sessions.
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Closer than you’d expect: Focus to 1.3 m at 180mm or 2.4 m at 600mm with 0.25× max reproduction—great for larger-than-life detail.
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Quiet, confident AF: Stepping-motor (STM) autofocus is fast and silent for skittish subjects and clean audio in video.
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Ready for weather: Design considers dust- and drip-resistance, with a fluorine-coated front element for easier cleaning. Focus breathing is also suppressed for video.
Good to know
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Filter size: 95 mm; approx. size & weight: 110 × 315.5 mm; ~1,955 g (without tripod collar).
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Optical design: 25 elements in 17 groups (6 ED, 1 aspherical); 9-blade rounded diaphragm.
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In the box: LC-95B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-109 hood, CL-C6 soft case.
Who it’s for
Birders and wildlife chasers, field-side sports shooters, and Z-series filmmakers who want serious reach, steady handling, and modern sharpness—without the bulk or price of exotic primes.
We offer in-store pickup as well as shipping
🚀 Most in-stock orders are fulfilled within 1 business day of receiving the order.
📦 Special Orders typically arrive at Looking Glass within 2-14 business days. If a delay is expected, we will notify you.
🚚 Unless otherwise specified, we use USPS Ground shipping service with tracking.
📷 Orders < $150, Ground Shipping is $8.95; Orders > $149, Ground Shipping is FREE.
🇺🇸 We only ship within the Continental USA; We do not ship to freight forwarders.
Free Shipping Over $150 & Easy Returns
We’ll get your gear to you quickly (when shipping makes sense), with clear delivery expectations and straightforward returns if it’s not the right fit. No runaround—just real help if you need it.
0% Financing Options
Want to spread out the cost? We offer financing options (including 0% offers when available) and flexible payment plans at checkout—so you can get the right gear now without the stress.
Gear Outfitting for Confidence
Need deeper help choosing the right camera, lens, or kit for your lifestyle and the photos you plan to make? Book a one-on-one session with a Photo Coach and leave with a clear plan—plus guidance you can come back.
Free 1:1 Photo Coach Sessions with Purchase of Camera or Lens
Help precisely when you need it. Key questions arise AFTER you’ve had a chance to use your new gear. Setup help? Can’t quite get the aesthetic you aspire to? We’re here for it. You’re not buying from a warehouse—you’re buying from a team that actually knows the gear and wants you to love using it.
Description
Description
Wildlife reach, steady shots—surprisingly agile.
If your world is birds, wildlife, airshows, field sports—or just far-away moments—you’ll love how this super-tele zoom handles. The internal zoom keeps balance consistent, VR keeps handheld frames sharp, and close-focus capability invites unexpected detail shots between the action. It’s quick, quiet, weather-ready, and built for the kind of days that start before sunrise and end after golden hour.
What you’ll notice in use
-
Huge, usable reach: 180–600mm covers everything from scouting at the wide end to tight, background-compressed frames at 600mm. Compatible with Nikon Z teleconverters for up to 2× more reach.
-
Rock-steady handhelds: Built-in VR rated up to 5.5 stops helps keep stills sharp and video smooth.
-
Internal zoom, short throw: Lens length doesn’t change, and it takes only about a 70° twist to go from 180 to 600—stable on gimbals, tripods, and long handheld sessions.
-
Closer than you’d expect: Focus to 1.3 m at 180mm or 2.4 m at 600mm with 0.25× max reproduction—great for larger-than-life detail.
-
Quiet, confident AF: Stepping-motor (STM) autofocus is fast and silent for skittish subjects and clean audio in video.
-
Ready for weather: Design considers dust- and drip-resistance, with a fluorine-coated front element for easier cleaning. Focus breathing is also suppressed for video.
Good to know
-
Filter size: 95 mm; approx. size & weight: 110 × 315.5 mm; ~1,955 g (without tripod collar).
-
Optical design: 25 elements in 17 groups (6 ED, 1 aspherical); 9-blade rounded diaphragm.
-
In the box: LC-95B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-109 hood, CL-C6 soft case.
Who it’s for
Birders and wildlife chasers, field-side sports shooters, and Z-series filmmakers who want serious reach, steady handling, and modern sharpness—without the bulk or price of exotic primes.
Shipping
Shipping
We offer in-store pickup as well as shipping
🚀 Most in-stock orders are fulfilled within 1 business day of receiving the order.
📦 Special Orders typically arrive at Looking Glass within 2-14 business days. If a delay is expected, we will notify you.
🚚 Unless otherwise specified, we use USPS Ground shipping service with tracking.
📷 Orders < $150, Ground Shipping is $8.95; Orders > $149, Ground Shipping is FREE.
🇺🇸 We only ship within the Continental USA; We do not ship to freight forwarders.
Looking Glass Advantage
Looking Glass Advantage
Free Shipping Over $150 & Easy Returns
We’ll get your gear to you quickly (when shipping makes sense), with clear delivery expectations and straightforward returns if it’s not the right fit. No runaround—just real help if you need it.
0% Financing Options
Want to spread out the cost? We offer financing options (including 0% offers when available) and flexible payment plans at checkout—so you can get the right gear now without the stress.
Gear Outfitting for Confidence
Need deeper help choosing the right camera, lens, or kit for your lifestyle and the photos you plan to make? Book a one-on-one session with a Photo Coach and leave with a clear plan—plus guidance you can come back.
Free 1:1 Photo Coach Sessions with Purchase of Camera or Lens
Help precisely when you need it. Key questions arise AFTER you’ve had a chance to use your new gear. Setup help? Can’t quite get the aesthetic you aspire to? We’re here for it. You’re not buying from a warehouse—you’re buying from a team that actually knows the gear and wants you to love using it.