Nikon Nikkor Z 70-180mm f/2.8 lens

Nikon Nikkor Z 70-180mm f/2.8 - a budget-friendly alternative to the 70-200mm f/2.8

The Nikkor Z 70-180mm f/2.8 offers a convenient focal length range and a large aperture in a compact size. If 20mm is not a necessity, the lens is a significantly more compact and affordable option. Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8 -lens. For Sony, a practically equivalent lens is available From Tamron, but now Nikon photographers also have access to this lens with its excellent price/performance ratio.

The popular focal length range combined with a large, fixed maximum aperture is suitable for a wide range of subjects from nature photography to sports and portraits. It's no wonder that such a universal lens can be found in almost every demanding photographer's kit. The large f/2.8 aperture across the entire focal length range creates beautiful background blur and allows you to shoot in low light conditions. Thanks to the wide aperture, you don't need to raise the ISO too high.

The lens features Nikon's fast and quiet STM autofocus, ensuring that your subject is always accurate in both stills and video. When shooting video, focus changes are clearly visible, which is why the Nikkor 70-180mm lens minimises focus breathing, the change in angle of view caused by a change in focus.

When shooting outdoors, you are vulnerable to all kinds of changing weather conditions. The Nikkor Z 70-180mm doesn't care much about the weather, as its moving parts are protected against dust and moisture. However, in full downpour, it is recommended to protect the lens with something waterproof. In addition, the front element of the lens has a stain and fingerprint-resistant, easy-to-clean coating.

If necessary, the focal length of the lens can be extended with Nikon's 1.4x or 2x on telecommunications satellites. If you need to get much closer to the target, you should buy a 70-180 mm as a companion. Nikkor Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR, giving a combined focal range of as much as 70-600mm.

The Nikkor Z 70-180mm f/2.8 is part of Nikon's more affordable f/2.8 lens trio. The trio also includes Nikkor Z 17-28mm f/2.8 and Nikkor Z 28-75mm f/2.8. Together, these lenses offer a stunning 17-180mm focal length at f/2.8 fixed aperture.

Key features:

• A lens that is well suited to a wide range of shooting situations
• Wide focal range and large f/2.8 fixed aperture
• 40 % lighter than Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8 S
• Well suited for potrettes, sports and animals, among other things
• Fast and quiet Nikon STM autofocus motor
• Structure protected from dust and moisture
• Compatible with Nikon 1.4x and 2x -with telecommunications
• Part of Nikon's more affordable trio of f/2.8 lenses

Technical specifications:

• Bayonet: Nikon Z
• Burning range: 70-180mm
• Zoom factor: 2.57x
• Maximum aperture: f/2.8
• Minimum aperture: f/22
• Maximum angle of view: 34° - 13° (APS-C: 23° - 9°)
• Maximum magnification: 0.48x
• Optical structure: 19 elements in 14 groups
• ED glass elements: 5
• Aspherical glass elements: 3
• Super ED glass elements: 1
• Dimming lamps: 9 rounded
• Focusing motor: STM (stepping motor)
• Closest focusing distances:
  • 0.27 m (70mm)
  • 0.33 m (85mm)
  • 0.42 m (105mm)
  • 0.58 m (135mm)
  • 0.85 m (180mm)
• Filter thread: 67 mm
• Dimensions (diameter x length): 8.4 cm x 15.1 cm
• Weight: 795 g