Nikon NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR
Nikon
81 Overall Score
vs
Leica APO-Summicron-M 35 f/2 ASPH 35mm
Leica
47 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Wildlife Sports
Landscape
Video Cinema
Professional
Street
Portrait
Travel
Macro
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR | Leica APO-Summicron-M 35 f/2 ASPH 35mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | super-telephoto | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 180 mm | 35 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 600 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | 25 | 10 |
| Groups | 17 | 5 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 6 | 6 |
| Coating | Fluorine Coat | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/5.6 | — |
| Min Aperture | 5.6-6.3 | f/2 |
| Constant | ✗ | — |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 11★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Leica M |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 1.95 kg | 0.54 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 95 mm | — |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | — |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | — |
| Stabilization Stops | 5.5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 1.30 m | 300 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.25x★ | — |
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 social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average build (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average macro (31st percentile)
Leica APO-Summicron-M 35 f/2 ASPH 35mm
- Strong bokeh (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong optical (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong macro (71st percentile)
- Strong aperture (66th percentile)
- Below average build (22nd percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR
Scores 81 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.