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AF-S NIKKOR 600mm f/4G ED VR

<p>A high-speed, high-performance prime lens for dedicated wildlife and sports photographers features Nikon’s VR image stabilization and Nano Crystal Coat.</p>

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Is it compatible with the D3100?

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but with a big glass such as 600mm, i think it would do justice to this lens to have a more appropriate camera body to maximize its capability.

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Yes

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what teleconverter is used for 600mm vr lens

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I have used both the TC-14EII and TC-17EII with the lens.

The 1.4 is usually attached when I shoot this lens. Image quality remains very good, and AF is great with the D3s. I cannot comment on the other bodies.

I use the TC-17EII at times to fill the frame with smaller birds. IQ remains O.K. as long as shooting distance is close. Auto focus works in most light when using the D3s, but it is slower to lock.

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answered 1 year, 1 month ago

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1 year, 1 month ago

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TC-14E II is the only one that will autofocus with this lens

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To be honest , Im a little confused.Does VR II mean AF-S II ? And when was the AF-S II announced ? How later than the VR ( AF-S ) ?

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They never made a VR I.

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answered 7 months ago

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The AF-S II does not have VR and was intoduced in 2002, the AF-S Nikkor 600mm f/4G ED VR is the newer lens introduced in 2007. (Nikon does not designate it as VRII but lists it as VRII in the product description) You can tell VRII from VR as the lettering on the lens barrel would be red for VR and gold for VRII.

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600mm vr2 or 400mm 2.8 with extenders for flexibility?

sports and birds is are my interests. 200mm next for bugs. But for now Big glass or smaller glass with options?

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Tough choice, both have their benefits, 400 obviously faster but lacing the range though still would be reasonably fast with a 1.4 or 1.7 tc. Personally id go for the 600mm for wildlife, chuck a 1.4 on there and you have 840mm of reach to play with which is great for things like small birds where you cant get close. Im lucky enough to have a 200-400 which is superb but sometimes find it a little short at 400mm hence is quite often use the 1.4tc on it, so the 400, i think, would be a little short though it is widely used for sports and is very good at it. There is not that much difference in price to be fair so it would be down to you to decide what is right for your needs, i would strongly suggest that you rent both before stumping up the cash, that way you can put them through thier paces without spending a kings ransom only to find you have made the wrong choice.

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answered 1 year, 10 months ago

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Does Nikon manufacture a front screw in filter to protect the front lens element?

The older manual versions had a 122mm UV filter available, does this lens have the capability to accept a front filter? I'd like protection for that vulnerable front element.

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Hi, This lens supplied with protection glass for front element and it's removable you can replaced it any time you want.

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I only have a Nikon D90 is this lens, AF-S NIKKOR 600mm f/4G ED VR compatible with Nikon D90? If so will all the functions on the camera work?

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Yes, the AF-S NIKKOR 600mm f/4G ED VR is fully compatible with Nikon D90.

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will lens hood hk-35 fit older 600mm autofocus f4 non-vr

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If AF-s version answer is yes. Unsure if AF-I.

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Is VR supposed to be on or off when shooting sports with 600 f/4 on a monopod?

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On a mono pod I would leave it on, you will still get some camera movement unless you have extremely steady hands.

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WILL THIS WORK WITH THE d5000

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Yes, this lens is compatible with the D5000.

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How do you protect the large front glass on the 600mm?

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By using the lens hood.

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Is the 600mm Lens compatible with the D3?

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Yes

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Is the Nikon 600mm suitable for African safari use off of a bean bag rest on a Jeep mount?

I just came back from an African safari. A 200mm Nikon lens with a 2x teleconverter was too short. I ended up using a Sigma 150-500mm lens much of the time on my D 700 body. Has anyone tried using the Nikon 600mm off of a bean bag rest mounted to the rollbar on a Range Rover? Is the lens too large and heavy to manupilate on the truck? All shots are taken with the truck stopped. I have a D 4 body on back order. Has anyone had first hand experience comparing picture quality from the Sigma 150-500 to the Nikon 500mm or 600mm lens?

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Please click on the link below for the lens simulator; it will help you to make the decision on what lens you need.
http://www.nikonusa.com/Nikon-Produ...

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What about compatibility with the D80??

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Yes

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What is the optimum aperture to set for overall optimum sharpness in an image?

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The optimum aperture for a lens is generally 2-3 stops down from wide-open, depending on the lens. This doesn't provide the greatest depth of field, but will provide the sharpest images.

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does 600mm f4 VR have another version ? I mean there is only VR version or VR II also exists ?

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The newest version is the AF-s II

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Is it compatible with TC-20E III? (autofocus, ...)

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Yes. See the compatibility chart for all lens/teleconverter compatible combinations: http://www.nikonusa.com/en_INC/IMG/...

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Is it compatible with the D3100?

what teleconverter is used for 600mm vr lens

To be honest , Im a little confused.Does VR II mean AF-S II ? And when was the AF-S II announced ? How later than the VR ( AF-S ) ?

600mm vr2 or 400mm 2.8 with extenders for flexibility?

Does Nikon manufacture a front screw in filter to protect the front lens element?

I only have a Nikon D90 is this lens, AF-S NIKKOR 600mm f/4G ED VR compatible with Nikon D90? If so will all the functions on the camera work?

will lens hood hk-35 fit older 600mm autofocus f4 non-vr

Is VR supposed to be on or off when shooting sports with 600 f/4 on a monopod?

WILL THIS WORK WITH THE d5000

How do you protect the large front glass on the 600mm?

Is the 600mm Lens compatible with the D3?

Is the Nikon 600mm suitable for African safari use off of a bean bag rest on a Jeep mount?

What about compatibility with the D80??

What is the optimum aperture to set for overall optimum sharpness in an image?

does 600mm f4 VR have another version ? I mean there is only VR version or VR II also exists ?

Is it compatible with TC-20E III? (autofocus, ...)

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AF-S NIKKOR 600mm f/4G ED VR