Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-180mm f/2.8 Lens (Nikon Z)

Quick Overview

• Full-Frame | f/2.8 to f/22
• Fast Telephoto Zoom
• STM Autofocus Stepping Motor
• Internal Focusing Design
• One Super ED and Five ED Glass Elements
• Compatible with Z-Series Teleconverters
• Electromagnetic Diaphragm Mechanism
• Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm
• Dust and Weather-Sealed Design
• Lightweight and Compact Form Factor

Product Description

The Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-180mm f/2.8 Lens combines a versatile telephoto zoom range with a compact and lightweight design, making it an excellent choice for sports, wildlife, and action photography. Its constant f/2.8 maximum aperture throughout the zoom range delivers consistent exposure, making it ideal for low-light environments while providing beautiful background separation and shallow depth of field. With impressive close-focusing capabilities, the lens also allows photographers to capture intricate details with exceptional clarity and creative flexibility.

Optical Design

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• Constant f/2.8 Aperture: Provides up to twice the light of an f/4 lens, maintaining consistent brightness across the entire zoom range. This makes it ideal for low-light shooting and achieving a pleasing shallow depth of field.

• Advanced ED Glass Elements: Incorporates one Super ED and five ED elements to effectively minimize chromatic aberrations and color fringing, delivering sharp images with accurate color reproduction.

• Aspherical Elements: Three aspherical glass elements help reduce distortion and coma, even when shooting at wide apertures. These elements also contribute to the lens's compact and lightweight construction.

• Exceptional Close-Focusing: Offers a minimum focusing distance of less than 1' at the 70mm position and 2.8' at 180mm, making it possible to capture impressive close-up details throughout the zoom range.

Autofocus Performance

• STM Stepping Motor: Delivers fast, precise, smooth, and quiet autofocus with reduced focus wobbling, making it suitable for both photography and video recording.

• A/M Focus Mode: The Auto-Priority Manual mode allows photographers to seamlessly switch from autofocus to manual focus adjustments while AF is active.

• Internal Focusing Design: Maintains a consistent lens length during focusing and zooming operations, contributing to comfortable handling and a compact overall design while supporting close-focusing performance.

Handling and Design

• Optimized for Video and Photography: Designed to minimize focus breathing, allowing smooth focus transitions between foreground and background subjects with minimal changes to the angle of view.

• Compact and Lightweight Construction: Offers excellent portability for photographers, videographers, and content creators who need a versatile telephoto lens for everyday shooting and travel.

• Nikon Z Teleconverter Compatibility: Compatible with Nikon Z-series teleconverters, extending the lens's reach to 252mm with the Z TC-1.4x and up to 360mm with the Z TC-2.0x, providing greater flexibility when photographing distant subjects.