Ultimaxx UM-ZL650W4 650-1300mm
Its 650-1300mm focal range on a Nikon Z mount delivers extreme telephoto reach in a remarkably light 142g body, though the constant f/8 aperture and manual focus demand bright conditions and deliberate technique. The push/pull zoom mechanism and included filter kit add practical value for a lens in this price bracket. This lens is best for Nikon Z shooters needing an affordable, portable option for distant static subjects like wildlife or the moon, where its slow aperture and 4.9m minimum focus distance are less limiting.
Focal length 650-1300mm
Aperture f/8
Mount Nikon Z
Weight 142 g
lens type zoom
35 Overall Score
Price ¥0
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (89th percentile) 89th
- Strong versatility (72nd percentile) 72nd
Cons
- Below average macro (12th percentile)
- Below average social proof (16th percentile)
- Below average optical (18th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 650 |
| Focal Length Max | 1300 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/8 |
| Min Aperture | f/8 |
| Constant | Yes |
Build
| Mount | Nikon Z |
| Weight | 0.1 kg / 0.3 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | Ultimaxx UM-ZL650W4 650-1300mm | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 | Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 | Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 650-1300mm | 17-28mm | 28-75mm | 10-18mm | 12-60mm | 28-70mm |
| Max Aperture | f/8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/22 |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Nikon Z | Sony E | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds | Canon RF |
| Stabilization | false | false | false | false | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 142 | 450 | 540 | 260 | 320 | 495 |
| AF Type | - | Stepping Motor | VXD | Autofocus | linear motor | STM |
| Lens Type | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultimaxx UM-ZL650W4 650-1300mm | 54.6 | 54.6 | 88.8 | 11.8 | 18.4 | 56.5 | 72.1 | 15.5 | 38 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 87 | 88.1 | 73.6 | 86.3 | 87 | 85.8 | 68.1 | 64.6 | 38 |
| Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 Compare | 54.6 | 88.1 | 67.2 | 87.3 | 87.8 | 85.8 | 78.2 | 83.1 | 38 |
| Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 54.6 | 83.5 | 87.3 | 93.3 | 81.6 | 85.8 | 69.1 | 68.8 | 38 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 Compare | 98 | 88.1 | 83.1 | 50.4 | 90.2 | 85.8 | 93.1 | 63.5 | 83.2 |
| Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Compare | 87 | 25.9 | 70.2 | 80.4 | 85 | 22.6 | 77.2 | 87.9 | 98.5 |
Usage Scores
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