Nikon's flagship super-telephoto — 600mm f/4 with built-in 1.4x TC in S-line for Z-mount.
The Nikon Z 600mm f/4 TC VR S was released in 2022 as a professional super-telephoto prime for the Nikon Z mirrorless system, incorporating a built-in 1.4× teleconverter — enabling switchable 600mm f/4 or 840mm f/5.6 configurations in a single lens. An S-line (top-tier) Nikon Z lens. Nikon Z mount.
f/4 maximum aperture (600mm). Built-in 1.4× TC: 840mm f/5.6 with TC engaged. VR (vibration reduction). S-line (Nikon's premium Z-mount tier). Fluorite and SR elements. At approximately 3,260g. Drop-in filter slot. Nikon Z mount.
The built-in 1.4× teleconverter is the defining feature: the TC engages with a switch on the lens barrel, immediately transforming the optical path from 600mm f/4 to 840mm f/5.6 without removing and attaching a separate extender. The 3,260g weight is notably lighter than comparable telephoto primes from other systems, a result of the Nikon Z mount's large diameter and optimised mirrorless design.
On the used market the Nikon Z 600mm f/4 TC VR S is a flagship super-telephoto at significant cost even secondhand. Condition checks: built-in TC switch operation (both 600mm and 840mm modes), VR engagement, AF tracking speed and accuracy at both focal lengths, drop-in filter slot condition, tripod collar rotation.