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 $180
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 | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 | Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R2060 | Sigma Art 28mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art | Viltrox WCL-X100VI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 650-1300mm | 28-75mm | 16-50mm | 20-60mm | 28mm | 9mm |
| Max Aperture | f/8 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/1.4 | f/2.8 |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Sony E | Nikon Z | L-Mount | Nikon F | Fujifilm X |
| Stabilization | false | false | true | false | false | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | false | true | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 142 | 540 | 135 | 350 | 865 | 130 |
| AF Type | - | VXD | Stepping Motor | stepping motor | HSM | Autofocus |
| Lens Type | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | prime | wide-angle |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Compare | 87 | 77.8 | 91.8 | 42.4 | 71.5 | 79.8 | 82.9 | 73.7 | 94.9 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R2060 Compare | 87 | 86.1 | 80.6 | 66.2 | 76.4 | 79.8 | 81.5 | 64.9 | 38 |
| Sigma Art 28mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Compare | 54.6 | 96.8 | 45.8 | 74.5 | 96.6 | 96.9 | 33.6 | 59.2 | 38 |
| Viltrox WCL-X100VI Compare | 54.6 | 83.5 | 92.7 | 99.2 | 3.6 | 85.8 | 33.6 | 87.9 | 83.2 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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