Review: Nikkor Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR
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Long telephoto zoom lenses have become more affordable and accessible in the past decade.
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The Nikkor Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR lens offers a versatile focal range for wildlife and sports photography.
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The lens is designed for Nikon Z-series cameras and fills a gap in the native Z-mount lens lineup.
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The lens is large and heavy, but still comfortable to carry during handheld shoots.
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It is made up of 25 elements in 17 groups, with a variable maximum aperture and a large front element.
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The lens has minimal controls, with manual focus/autofocus and autofocus range limiter switches.
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It lacks vibration reduction/image stabilization controls, requiring adjustments in the camera menus.
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It can be used with teleconverters and APS-C cameras to extend the focal range further.
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Autofocus is fast and silent, making it suitable for capturing fast-moving and distant subjects.
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