Nikon NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR
Nikon
83 Overall Score
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Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
Sigma
98 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
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
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Scores
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Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | super-telephoto | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 180 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 600 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 25 | 20 |
| Groups | 17 | 14 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 6★ | 5 |
| Coating | Fluorine Coat | water- and oil-repellent coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/5.6 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | 5.6-6.3 | 3.5-6.7 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 1.95 kg | 0.61 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 95 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | HLA |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 5.5 stops | 6 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 1.30 m | 170 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.25x | 1:2★ |
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 (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average macro (29th percentile)
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
- Strong versatility (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong optical (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong stabilization (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
Scores 98 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.