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Digital Camera World
Digital Camera World
Matthew Richards

I wanted to buy a new lens – but I ended up buying a new camera body instead. Here’s what happened…

Nikon Z6 III camera held in a pair of hands with the sensor showing.

High-quality lenses are pricey commodities, especially big ones. I’ve been steadily building up my collection of Nikon Z-mount glass since embracing the system back in 2020, and I npw have enough lenses to cover pretty much any shooting scenario. One thing I’m still lacking, however, is a super-telephoto zoom for the likes of action, sports and wildlife photography. With that in mind, I’ve been keeping tabs on the price of a Nikon Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR, which officially lists for around $2,199 / £1,799 / AU$2,949. The Nikon winter savings offer had me reaching for my credit card, with the lens reduced by just over 9% in the USA and UK, to $1,999 / £1,629.

The Nikon Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR is an imposing beast of a lens and it’s calling to me – just not quite loud enough. (Image credit: Matthew Richards)
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