Quick answer
The Nikon Nikkor 600mm f/5.6 ED IF AI-S is a super telephoto telephoto lens covering 600mm at f/5.6 for the Nikon F mount. Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.
About this lens
Nikon Nikkor 600mm f/5.6 ED IF AI-S: a telephoto prime lens with a 600mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/5.6, made for Nikon F mount cameras, with extra-low dispersion glass. It brings distant subjects closer for sports, wildlife and events.
Nikon Nikkor 600mm f/5.6 ED IF AI-S specifications
- Brand
- Nikon
- Mount
- Nikon F
- Focal length
- 600mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/5.6
- Lens type
- Telephoto
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Optical construction
- 7 elements in 6 groups
- Autofocus motor
- none
- Minimum focus distance
- 5.5 m
- Weight
- 2700 g
- Length
- 382 mm
- Diameter
- 134 mm
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Nikon Nikkor 600mm f/5.6 ED IF AI-S?
At 600mm this is a super telephoto telephoto, which typically suits:
- Wildlife and birds
- Motorsport and field sports
- Distant subjects and the moon
Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 600mm | 3.4° | 4.1° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 900mm | 2.3° | 2.8° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Nikon Nikkor 600mm f/5.6 ED IF AI-S use?
It uses the Nikon F mount, so it fits Nikon F cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Nikon Nikkor 600mm f/5.6 ED IF AI-S?
It is a fixed 600mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/5.6. That makes it a super telephoto lens.
Is the Nikon Nikkor 600mm f/5.6 ED IF AI-S a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 600mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/5.6.
What is the Nikon Nikkor 600mm f/5.6 ED IF AI-S equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 900mm on full frame, with a 2.3° horizontal and 2.8° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Nikon Nikkor 600mm f/5.6 ED IF AI-S fit?
Any Nikon F-mount camera, including Nikon D3, Nikon D300, Nikon D3000, Nikon D300S, and Nikon D3100 and 35 more.
Alternatives for Nikon F from other brands
All Nikon F lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
