Ultimaxx UM-ZL650W 650-1300mm
The 650-1300mm zoom range provides extreme reach for distant subjects, while the multi-coated optics aim to reduce flare in daylight and nighttime shots. Its lightweight aluminum alloy body keeps the 3574g lens relatively portable for its class, though it relies entirely on manual focus with a dim f/8.0-16 aperture. This lens is best for budget-conscious hobbyists experimenting with astrophotography or long-range surveillance who can work from a sturdy tripod.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong stabilization (83rd percentile) 83rd
- Strong versatility (71st percentile) 71st
- Strong social proof (65th percentile) 65th
Cons
- Below average build (0th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (2nd percentile)
- Below average af (13th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (30th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 18 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 650 |
| Focal Length Max | 1300 |
| Elements | 8 |
| Coating | Multi-coated, anti-reflection |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | 8.0-16 |
| Constant | No |
Build
| Mount | Canon EF |
| Weight | 3.6 kg / 7.9 lbs |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | Yes |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 1300 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Ultimaxx UM-ZL650W 650-1300mm | Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 | Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 650-1300mm | 17-70mm | 17-28mm | 16-28mm | 12-60mm | 28-70mm |
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/22 |
| Mount | Canon EF | Fujifilm X | Nikon Z | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds | Canon RF |
| Stabilization | true | true | false | false | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 3574 | 544 | 450 | 450 | 320 | 495 |
| AF Type | manual focus only | RXD | Stepping Motor | Stepping AF Motor | linear motor | STM |
| Lens Type | telephoto | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultimaxx UM-ZL650W 650-1300mm | 12.8 | 29.5 | 0.1 | 42 | 45.1 | 42 | 2 | 71.4 | 65 | 83.4 |
| Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Compare | 53.8 | 87.2 | 69.8 | 85.9 | 91 | 84.4 | 63.7 | 89.3 | 85.2 | 83.4 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 87.4 | 87.2 | 76.1 | 85.9 | 88 | 84.4 | 90.7 | 67.3 | 69.2 | 37.8 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN Compare | 87.4 | 87.2 | 76.1 | 77.8 | 97.2 | 84.4 | 75.9 | 67.9 | 63.2 | 37.8 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 Compare | 98.1 | 87.2 | 84.6 | 51.7 | 91 | 84.4 | 44.6 | 93.1 | 68.2 | 83.4 |
| Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Compare | 87.4 | 24 | 72.9 | 80 | 86.2 | 21 | 98 | 76.8 | 89.3 | 98.6 |
Usage Scores
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