Nikon Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S

Our thoughts

"The Nikon Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S is one of those lenses that makes super-telephoto work feel far more manageable. It’s genuinely portable for a 600mm, tracks subjects confidently, and delivers crisp, contrasty files that stand up beautifully in post."

- Will, Founder

Product description

Rent a Nikon Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S if you want serious reach in a lens that you can actually carry all day. This super-telephoto prime is built for Nikon Z-mount mirrorless cameras and is ideal for filmmakers and photographers who need long-lens performance without the bulk of the traditional 600mm f/4 super-telephoto designs often seen on the touchline or in safari vehicles.

The Nikon Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S sits in Nikon’s premium S-line and has been designed from the outset for the Z system. It only works with Z-mount bodies, which means you get native communication, responsive autofocus, and vibration reduction that works hand-in-hand with Nikon’s in-body stabilisation on compatible cameras. Compared with older F-mount 600mm options, this lens is notably slimmer and lighter, with a centre of gravity closer to the camera body for easier panning and quicker framing.

This is a versatile super-telephoto prime well suited to wildlife, motorsport, aviation, news, and outdoor sports. On full-frame Z bodies it gives a classic 600mm angle of view; mount it on a DX Z camera and you get an effective 900mm equivalent field of view, which is excellent for distant subjects such as birds, shy mammals, or compressed landscape details. While the f/6.3 maximum aperture is not aimed at very low-light stadium work, it performs brilliantly in daylight and golden-hour conditions where reach and stability matter most.

Inside, Nikon combines a sophisticated optical design—including a Phase Fresnel (PF) element, extra-low dispersion glass, short-wavelength refractive elements, and Nano Crystal coating—to keep flare, ghosting, and chromatic aberrations under control. The result is detailed, high-contrast images with pleasing colour that grade well for both stills and video. Add the 1.4x or 2x Z teleconverters and you can push even further into super-telephoto territory while keeping a compact overall package, which is ideal for camera rental Canada customers travelling light.

Key features

• Relatively lightweight super-telephoto 600mm f/6.3 S-line prime for native Nikon Z-mount cameras

• Advanced optics with Phase Fresnel, ED and SR elements plus Nano Crystal Coat for sharp, high-contrast results

• Up to 5 stops of optical VR, or up to 5.5 stops with Synchro VR on compatible in-body stabilised Z cameras

• Fast, quiet stepping-motor autofocus with full-time manual override and programmable Memory Set focus recall

• Teleconverter compatible with Nikon Z 1.4x and 2x TCs, plus weather-sealed build and fluorine coating for outdoor use

Optical performance, stabilisation and handling

The Nikon Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S is designed to produce clean, detailed files straight out of camera. Its optical layout uses a Phase Fresnel element to reduce size and weight, supported by extra-low dispersion and short-wavelength refractive glass to handle fringing and colour shift. Combined with Nikon’s Nano Crystal Coat, this helps maintain contrast and clarity when shooting backlit subjects, high-contrast edges such as birds against bright skies, or specular highlights in water and snow. For photographers and filmmakers planning to push their files in post, the lens delivers crisp micro-contrast and consistent sharpness across the frame, making it a strong partner for high-resolution Z bodies.

Vibration Reduction (VR) is built into the lens, offering up to five stops of compensation on its own. When used with compatible Nikon Z cameras featuring in-body image stabilisation, Synchro VR can provide up to approximately 5.5 stops of combined stabilisation. In practice this means steadier handheld stills at slower shutter speeds and smoother long-lens video, especially useful when tracking wildlife or panning with racing cars. The stepping-motor autofocus is fast, quiet, and precise, with full-time manual override for fine-tuning, and the internal-focusing design keeps the lens length fixed to maintain balance on monopods, tripods, and gimbals. Memory Set allows you to store and instantly recall a preset focus distance, which is extremely helpful for repeat passes on a nest, corner, or perch.

Why rent the Nikon Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S?

The Nikon Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S is an excellent rental choice for Nikon Z shooters who need long-reach performance without travelling with a huge super-telephoto kit. It’s ideal for wildlife and bird photography, outdoor sports, airshows, and documentary work where you are often working from a distance and need tight framing. Compared with heavier 600mm options or larger zooms, this lens is easier to carry up mountains, along shorelines, or through forests, and it balances well on modern carbon-fibre monopods and gimbal heads. For video shooters, its relatively compact size makes it workable on robust video support systems and fluid heads in the field.

Autofocus performance is quick and discreet, making it well suited to fast-moving subjects and noise-sensitive environments. Colour rendition is natural and pairs nicely with Nikon’s picture profiles and N-Log footage, giving you plenty of latitude for grading. The weather-sealed build, fluorine-coated front element, and rear-biased weight distribution make it a dependable tool for long days in changeable conditions—whether you’re photographing wildlife in the Rockies or covering outdoor events across Canada.

Rent a Nikon Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S from Canada Camera Rentals and experience professional-grade reach, optical quality, and stabilisation in a surprisingly portable package, ready for your next wildlife, sports, or documentary assignment.