N-Photo: the Nikon magazine

Nikon Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR

£1799/$1697

The Nikon Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR aims to deliver seriously ultra-telephoto focal lengths along with an impressive overall zoom range, at an ‘affordable’ price of around $1697/$1799.

To put that into context, the Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S ($2497/£2299) zoom and Nikon Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S ($2997/£2871) prime lenses give less telephoto reach and are considerably pricier to buy. The Z 180-600mm is more of an ultra-telephoto zoom for the masses.

Key features

The 180-600mm zoom range is a standout feature of this lens. It kicks off with a moderate viewing angle of 13.7 degrees at the short end, and powers through

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