Nikon AI Nikkor 600mm F/5.6 IF-ED

Specifications01

MountNIKON F

Focal length600mm

Max aperturef/5.6

TypeTelephoto · Prime

Release year1977

Weight2700 g

Filter size122 mm

Min focus distance5.5 m

Aperture blades9

Optical elements7

Groups6

AutofocusNo

StabilizationNo

Aperture controlAperture ring (Manual settings only)

Lens hoodBuilt-in telescopic round

TeleconvertersNikon Teleconverter TC-14B→ 840mm F/7.8 Nikon Teleconverter TC-300→ 1200mm F/11.2 Nikon Teleconverter TC-301→ 1200mm F/11.2

EraFilm era

Production statusDiscontinued

Additional Info02

Lens TypeSuper telephoto prime lens

Field Notes02

Nikon AI Nikkor 600mm f/5.6 is a fixed focal-length telephoto prime for long-distance subjects like sports and wildlife. It’s an F-mount lens with a moderate aperture for low-light relative to faster options.

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