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Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-180mm f/2.8 70-180mm
A constant f/2.8 aperture across the 70-180mm range pairs with a close 270mm minimum focus and 1:2.08 magnification, making this a uniquely versatile telephoto zoom. Its lightweight 795g build and dust/weather-sealed design offer genuine portability without sacrificing durability for field work. This lens is best for wildlife and sports shooters who need a fast, compact telephoto that doubles as a capable near-macro optic.
Focal length 70-180mm
Aperture f/22
Mount Nikon Z
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 795 g
af type STM
lens type zoom
69 Overall Score
Price $1,130
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 70 |
| Focal Length Max | 180 |
| Elements | 19 |
| Groups | 14 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 |
| ED Elements | 5 |
| Coating | Nano Crystal Coat |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
Build
| Mount | Nikon Z |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.8 kg / 1.8 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 67 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | STM |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 270 |
| Max Magnification | 1:2.08 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-180mm f/2.8 70-180mm | 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 | Sony G SELP28135G.SYX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 70-180mm | 28-75mm | 10-18mm | 12-60mm | 28-70mm | 28-135mm |
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/22 | f/4 |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Sony E | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds | Canon RF | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | false | false | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 795 | 540 | 260 | 320 | 495 | 420 |
| AF Type | STM | VXD | Autofocus | linear motor | STM | SSM |
| Lens Type | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-180mm f/2.8 70-180mm | 87 | 25.9 | 49.7 | 75.7 | 96.2 | 22.6 | 77.9 | 87.9 | 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 |
| Sony G SELP28135G.SYX Compare | 94.2 | 80.2 | 75.5 | 31.2 | 87 | 69.9 | 92.4 | 50.2 | 92.8 |
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