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Nikon NIKKOR Z Lightweight 70-180mm Telephoto Zoom f/2.8 Lens for Nikon Z

Nikon NIKKOR Z Lightweight 70-180mm Telephoto Zoom f/2.8 Lens for Nikon Z

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Our take on the Nikon NIKKOR Z Lightweight 70-180mm Telephoto Zoom f/2.8 Lens for Nikon Z

The NIKKOR Z 70-180mm f/2.8 is Nikon's lightest full-frame f/2.8 telephoto zoom, built for Z-mount mirrorless bodies. It covers portraits, events, sports and wildlife with a constant f/2.8 aperture, and focuses as close as 10.68 inches at 70mm for near-macro detail. It is over 40 percent lighter and smaller than the NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 S, which trades that bulk for a built-in tripod collar, S-line optics and teleconverters. Owners like the reach-to-weight ratio; the main trade-offs are no optical stabilization and softer corners wide open than the S lens.

Best forZ-series shooters who want f/2.8 reach without the weight of a 70-200mmPortrait and event photographers working in low lightTravel and hiking photographers covering sports and wildlifeVideo shooters who want suppressed focus breathing
Pros
  • Constant f/2.8 aperture across the zoom range
  • Over 40 percent lighter and smaller than the Z 70-200mm f/2.8 S
  • Close focus of 10.68 inches at 70mm for near-macro shots
  • Strong subject separation and background blur
  • Suppressed focus breathing for video
  • Pairs with in-body stabilization on FX Z bodies
Cons
  • No optical VR; relies on the camera's in-body stabilization
  • No tripod collar and no teleconverter support
  • Corners softer wide open than the S-line 70-200mm
  • Plastic build feels less premium than S lenses

Nikon NIKKOR Z Lightweight 70-180mm Telephoto Zoom f/2.8 Lens for Nikon Z prices at every store

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What reviewers say

Owners and reviewers treat it as the sensible way into a fast telephoto zoom on Z mount. They praise the light weight, the constant f/2.8 and the close focusing, and accept slightly softer corners and no optical stabilization as the cost of the smaller size.

What people mention
  • WeightPraisedOwners say it is easy to carry all day, far lighter than a 70-200mm f/2.8.
  • AperturePraisedThe constant f/2.8 gives clean low-light shots and strong background blur.
  • SharpnessMixedReviewers find it sharp in the center wide open but softer toward the corners until stopped down.
  • StabilizationCriticisedWith no optical VR, shooters depend on in-body stabilization, which matters on bodies without it.
  • Close focusPraisedThe 10.68-inch minimum at 70mm lets owners shoot near-macro detail.
  • BuildMixedOwners call it solid but note the plastic barrel and missing tripod collar next to S lenses.

About the Nikon NIKKOR Z Lightweight 70-180mm Telephoto Zoom f/2.8 Lens for Nikon Z

The Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-180mm f/2.8 is a telephoto zoom lens for Nikon Z series cameras. It covers wildlife, sports, events, portraits, landscapes and everyday shooting. The f/2.8 aperture and telephoto focal length give a shallow depth of field with blurred backgrounds.

It is the lightest full-frame f/2.8 telephoto zoom Nikon has made. It is over 40 percent lighter and smaller than the NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 S, with a smaller diameter. On a full-frame Z series camera with in-body image stabilization, slower shutter speeds can be used without camera blur or a higher ISO.

Autofocus uses a stepping motor that makes virtually no mechanical noise while tracking a subject. This suits Eye-Detection AF and video recording. Focus breathing is suppressed, so the angle of view changes little when focus shifts during video. The lens is sealed against dust and water droplets, and the front element has an antifouling coating that resists dirt, fingerprints and smudges.

Color
Black
Focal length
70-180mm zoom
Aperture
f/2.8
Close focus
10.68 inches at 70mm; 2.79 feet at 180mm
Autofocus
Stepping motor, near-silent operation
Teleconverters
Compatible with Z series 1.4x and 2x teleconverters, up to 360mm
Reach with converter
540mm equivalent on an APS-C/DX-format camera or a full-frame/FX camera in DX-crop mode
Weather sealing
Sealed against dust and water droplets
Front coating
Antifouling coating on the front element

Specifications

color
BlackSource

Questions and answers

Does it work on APS-C Z cameras?
Yes. On DX-format Z bodies it gives a 105-270mm equivalent field of view, which suits sports and wildlife.
Is it stabilized?
The lens has no optical VR. It relies on the in-body stabilization of FX Z cameras, so stabilization is limited on bodies without IBIS.
How close can it focus?
10.68 inches at the 70mm position and 2.79 feet at 180mm, which allows near-macro shots at the wide end.
Does it take teleconverters?
No. Nikon does not support its Z teleconverters on this lens, unlike the 70-200mm f/2.8 S.
How does it compare with the Z 70-200mm f/2.8 S?
It is over 40 percent lighter and smaller, but gives up the S lens's optical stabilization, tripod collar, teleconverter support and edge-to-edge sharpness wide open.
What comes in the box?
The lens, front and rear caps, and a lens hood. A tripod collar is not included because the lens does not use one.
Where is the Nikon NIKKOR Z Lightweight 70-180mm Telephoto Zoom f/2.8 Lens for Nikon Z cheapest?
At Walmart, for $1,196.95, as of our latest check.

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