Looking to find more information regarding these two camera lenses? Check out our side by side comparison of the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 500mm f4D ED-IF II vs Nikon AF-S Nikkor 600mm f4G ED VRto review specs, pros and cons, and which is right for you.
Nikon 500mm f4D ED-IF II Top Features
- 500mm Focal Range
- F4.0 Max Aperture
- Filter Thread: 52mm
- Max Format: 35mm FF
- Nikon F (FX) Mount
- Weight: 3800g.
- Diameter: 140mm
- Length: 394mm
- Min Focus Distance:5m
Nikon 600mm f4G ED VR Top Features
- 600mm Focal Range
- F4.0 Max Aperture
- Image Stabilization
- Weather Sealed
- Filter Thread: 52mm
- Max Format:
- Nikon F (FX) Mount
- Weight: 5060g.
- Diameter: 166mm
- Length: 445mm
- Min Focus Distance:5m
Our Winner: Nikon AF-S Nikkor 500mm f4D ED-IF II over Nikon AF-S Nikkor 600mm f4G ED VR
Focal Length – Wide
500mm
vs
600mm
100mm Wider coverage
Aperture Ring
Yes
vs
No
able to adjust the aperture on the lens
Weight
3800g
vs
5060g
1260g lighter
Diameter
140mm
vs
166mm
26mm smaller in diameter
Length
394mm
vs
445mm
51mm shorter
Focal Length – Tele
600mm
vs
500mm
100mm more Tele coverage
Image Stabilization
Yes
vs
No
Sharper Images at longer shutter speeds
Weather Sealing
Yes
vs
No
safer to use under rain and dust
Nikon 500mm f4D ED-IF II vs Nikon 600mm f4G ED VR Specs Table
General
Nikon 500mm f4D ED-IF II
Nikon 600mm f4G ED VR
Brand
Nikon
Nikon
Lens Type
Prime
Prime
Price
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Lens Type
Telephoto Prime
Telephoto Prime
Lens Mount
Nikon F (FX)
Nikon F (FX)
Max Format
35mm FF
35mm FF
Focal Range
500mm
600mm
Image Stabilization
No
Yes
Colour
Light Grey or Black
Black
Zoom Method
No Zoom
Rotary (internal)
Power Zoom
No
No
Zoom Lock
No
No
Zoom Ratio
1.0X
1.0X
Aperture
Max Aperture
F4.0
F4.0
Min Aperture
F22.0
F22.0
Aperture Ring
Yes
No
Diaphragm Blades
9
9
Optics
Optical Elements
11
15
Optical Groups
9
12
Special Elements
3 ED glass elements
3 ED glass elements and 1 Nano Crystal Coat and 1 meniscus protective glass element
Focusing
Min Focus Distance
5m
5m
Max Magnification
unknown
unknown
Autofocus
Yes
Yes
AF Motor Type
Ultrasonic
Ultrasonic
Full Time Manual
Yes
Yes
Focus Method
Internal
Internal
Distance Scale
Yes
Yes
DoF Scale
Yes
Yes
Distance Scale
Yes
Yes
Focus Distance Limiter
Unknown
Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight
3800g
5060g
Diameter
140mm
166mm
Length
394mm
445mm
Materials
Magnesium alloy barrel, metal mount
Magnesium alloy barrel, metal mount
Weather Sealing
Unknown
Yes
Filter Thread
52mm
52mm
Filter Notes
–
–
Hood Supplied
Yes
Yes
Hood Code
HK-28
HK-35
Tripod Collar
Yes
Yes
Optional Accessories
–
–
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