Nikon NIKKOR 1940 180mm
The 180mm f/2.8 prime’s ED glass element in an 8-element, 6-group optical design ensures sharp, high-contrast images with minimal chromatic aberration. Internal focusing keeps the lens length constant during operation, and the built-in collapsible hood and A/M switch add practical convenience for handheld shooting. It’s best for portrait photographers and photojournalists who need a lightweight 762g telephoto with flattering compression and subject isolation.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong aperture (84th percentile) 84th
- Strong bokeh (82nd percentile) 82nd
Cons
- Below average build (26th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
ExclusiveBased on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.
Based on 9 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 180 |
| Focal Length Max | 180 |
| Elements | 8 |
| Groups | 6 |
| ED Elements | 1 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Constant | Yes |
Build
| Mount | Nikon F |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weight | 0.8 kg / 1.7 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 72 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | AF |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 1524 |
| Max Magnification | 1:6.6 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Nikon NIKKOR 1940 180mm | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD | Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Viltrox Pro AF 27mm f/1.2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 180mm | 28-300mm | 18-50mm | 12-35mm | 18-135mm | 27mm |
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/4 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/1.2 |
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | true | false | true | true | false |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | false | true |
| Weight (g) | 760 | 590 | 290 | 306 | 326 | 560 |
| AF Type | AF | VXD linear motor | stepping motor | Autofocus | Linear motor | STM |
| Lens Type | telephoto | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | prime |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon NIKKOR 1940 180mm | 53.9 | 82.1 | 25.9 | 40.6 | 39 | 84.2 | 63.7 | 33.6 | 55.3 | 36.8 |
| Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD Compare | 98 | 78.2 | 65.1 | 85.8 | 96.7 | 66.3 | 91.2 | 97.7 | 55 | 82.4 |
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 86.9 | 82.1 | 86.1 | 91.7 | 82.2 | 84.2 | 80.9 | 78.6 | 89.6 | 36.8 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 Compare | 53.9 | 82.1 | 85.4 | 51 | 86.5 | 84.2 | 63.7 | 80.6 | 85.1 | 96.9 |
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 98 | 75.7 | 72.5 | 40.3 | 78.5 | 77.6 | 44.7 | 95.8 | 89.6 | 82.4 |
| Viltrox Pro AF 27mm f/1.2 Compare | 86.9 | 98.5 | 67.4 | 38.5 | 82.2 | 98.6 | 91.2 | 33.6 | 89.6 | 36.8 |
Usage Scores
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