Since I am more and more interested in bird photography, so I got myself a new toy: Nikon AF-S 600mm f/4G ED VR telephoto lens. Designed for the demands of professional sport, press and wildlife photography, this lens offers the fast focus system and the pristine image quality. The lens body is sealed to withstand dust and moisture. However, the lens is very heavy with camera and tripod set and it’s not easy to carry around.
The accessories includes Lens Hood HK-35, Heavy duty case CT-607, Dedicated filter holder, 52mm screw-in NC filter, Strap LN-1, and Monopod collar. The specifications of this bazooka as follow:
Focal length 600 mm
Maximum aperture f/4
Minimum aperture f/22
Lens construction 15 elements in 12 groups (with 3 ED glass elements and one Nano Crystal Coat) and one meniscus protective glass element
Picture angle 4°10’ (2°40’ with DX-format camera)
Closest focus distance 5.0 m/16.4 ft. (AF), 4.8 m/15.7 ft. (MF)
Maximum reproduction ratio 1/7.4
No. of diaphragm blades 9 (rounded)
Filter/attachment size 52 mm
Focusing Internal Focusing (IF) system; autofocus with a built-in SWM and manual focus
Diameter x length Approx. 166 x 445 mm/6.5 x 17.5 in.
Weight approx. 5,060 g/11.2 lb.