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Nikon NIKKOR Z 600mm f/4 TC VR S 600mm

62.9 Wildlife/Sports Score
600mm f/4 Nikon Z IS Weather Sealed
Why we recommend this

The built-in 1.4x teleconverter instantly shifts from 600mm f/4 to 840mm f/5.6, paired with a silky swift VCM autofocus system for fast subject tracking. Its 26-element, 20-group optical formula and VR stabilization deliver sharp hand-held results despite the 3266g weight. This super-telephoto prime is best for birding and wildlife photographers who need dual focal lengths with uncompromising autofocus speed in a single lens.

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Price CA$20,260
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Nikon NIKKOR Z 600mm f/4 TC VR S 600mm lens

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Nikon NIKKOR AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR 500mm

55.5 Wildlife/Sports Score
500mm 32 Nikon F IS Weather Sealed
Why we recommend this ▼

A Phase Fresnel element enables a remarkably compact, hand-holdable 500mm f/5.6 prime, with 4-stop VR to steady distant shots. Three ED elements and Nano Crystal Coatings ensure sharp, color-accurate images with minimal flare, while the weather-sealed, fluorine-coated build shrugs off field conditions. Best for wildlife and travel photographers who need extreme reach in a portable, tripod-free package.

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Nikon NIKKOR AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR 500mm lens
Price CA$4,072
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Nikon HEKTOR 73mm T2.1 73mm

22.2 Wildlife/Sports Score
73mm 22 Sony E, Nikon Z
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Nikon HEKTOR 73mm T2.1 73mm lens
Price CA$10,077
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