Nikon NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR
Nikon
79 Overall Score
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Viltrox Air 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm
Viltrox
82 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Nikon NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR
92 out of 100 high confidence 82 reviews
The Nikon NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR lens is overwhelmingly praised by users for its excellent image quality, sharpness, and fast autofocus, especially for wildlife and bird photography. Many reviewers highlight the convenience of the internal zoom mechanism and the great value for the price. While the lens is noted to be somewhat heavy, most find it manageable for handheld use, and the weight is often considered a worthwhile trade-off for the reach and performance. A few users mention the extensive use of plastic in construction and the lack of a dedicated case as minor drawbacks.
Pros
- Excellent image quality and sharpness
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- Great value for the price
- Convenient internal zoom mechanism
- Good for wildlife and bird photography
Cons
- Heavy for some users
- Extensive use of plastic in construction
- No dedicated case included
- Battery drain on some camera bodies
- Not as sharp as top-tier primes
Image quality 40
Autofocus performance 30
Value for money 25
Internal zoom 18
Weight 20
Build quality 10
Viltrox Air 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm
No customer feedback yet
Scores
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Macro
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Wildlife Sports
Video Cinema
Landscape
Professional
Travel
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR | Viltrox Air 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | super-telephoto | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 180 mm | 20 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 600 mm | 20 mm |
| Elements | 25 | 10 |
| Groups | 17 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| ED Elements | 6★ | 2 |
| Coating | Fluorine Coat | multi-layer nano-MC coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/5.6 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | 5.6-6.3 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | — |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 1.95 kg | 0.16 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 95 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM | STM |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 5.5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 1.30 m | 20 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.25x★ | 0.17X |
Pros & Cons
Nikon NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR
- Strong optical (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong stabilization (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average build (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average macro (29th percentile)
Viltrox Air 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm
- Strong macro (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong build (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong aperture (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Viltrox Air 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm
Scores 82 overall, wins 3 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 22 specs.