Name: Used Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-180mm f/2.8 Lens undefined
Brand: Nikon
SKU: US1745458
Price: 1199.00 USD
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 5 (9 reviews)

Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-180mm f/2.8

Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-180mm f/2.8 Lens

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Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-180mm f/2.8 

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More light. More reach.Essential f/2.8 telephoto zoom, smaller than ever.The NIKKOR Z 70-180mm f/2.8 is one of the most popular focal length/aperture combinations of all time. Enough reach for wildlife, sports and events, but also wide enough for portraits, landscapes and everyday shooting. Beautiful background blur. Outstanding low-light performance. All in a lightweight, compact size-and price-that defies convention.The f/2.8 difference.The NIKKOR Z 70-180mm f/2.8 is twice as bright as an f/4 lens. This gives you more control of light, more depth of field and more range of expression.Beautifully blurred backgrounds.The shallow depth of field of the f/2.8 aperture combines with the natural compression of the telephoto focal length for a stunning three-dimensional effect.More detail in low light.On a Full-frame/FX-format Z series camera with in-body image stabilization, you can slow down shutter speeds to gather even more light without causing camera blur or raising ISO settings.Telephoto versatility.Cover a huge range of shots with a single lens, from landscapes and snapshots to sports, wildlife and portraits.Macro-style close focusing.Get as close to your subject as 10.68 in. at the 70mm zoom position and 2.79 ft. at the 180mm zoom position for photos and videos that reveal the smallest details.When close focusing on flat subjects at f/2.8 in the 70mm zoom position, softness will be evident at the frame edges.Lightweight design defies convention.The NIKKOR Z 70-180mm f/2.8 is the lightest, most nimble full-frame f/2.8 telephoto zoom we've ever created. It's over 40% lighter and smaller than the NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 S with a smaller diameter. This is a go-to lens for being on-the-go.Suppressed focus breathing.When recording videos, smoothly transition focus from the foreground to the background with little change to the angle of view.Tracks eyes with ease.Autofocus is powered by a highly accurate stepping motor that makes virtually no mechanical noises while tracking your subject-ideal for Eye-Detection AF, recording videos and remaining silent while shooting.Add even more reach.Need to get closer to birds, wildlife and sports? Attach a Z series 2x or 1.4x teleconverter and increase the focal length up to 360mm (540mm equivalent on an APS-C/DX-format camera or a full frame/FX-format camera in DX-crop Mode).Resists dust, drips and smudges.The entire lens is sealed to prevent dust and water droplets from getting between you and a great image. The front element features an antifouling coating that resists dirt, fingerprints, and smudges and is easy to clean.NoteThe lens is not guaranteed to be dust- and drip-resistant in all situations and under all conditions.Part of an affordable trio of f/2.8 zoom lenses.Cover a vast focal length range-from 17mm all the way up to 180mm-with consistent image quality, background blur, low-light performance and operation.TechnologyED (Extra-Low Dispersion) GlassAn optical glass developed by Nikon that is used with normal optical glass in telephoto lenses to obtain optimum correction of chromatic aberrations.Super ED GlassNikon has also developed Super ED glass featuring even lower dispersion properties and extremely high performance in reducing the secondary spectrum, to minimize chromatic aberration even further, as well as other lens aberrations.Stepping MotorNIKKOR Z lenses use a stepping motor for fast, accurate, smooth, quiet autofocus with reduced wobbling. This quiet drive system makes the lenses ideal for use when shooting video.IF LensA NIKKOR lens in which only the internal lens group shifts during focusing. Thus, IF NIKKORS do not change in size during AF operation, allowing for compact, lightweight lenses capable of closer focusing distances. These lenses will be designated with the abbreviation IF on the lens barrel.A/MA/M stands for Auto-Priority Manual Mode. This mode also enables an easy transition from autofocus to manual during AF operation. However, mode switch sensitivity has been altered to reduce the possibility of sudden unintentional switching to manual focus while shooting.Electromagnetic Diaphragm MechanismAn electromagnetic diaphragm mechanism in the lens barrel provides highly accurate electronic diaphragm or aperture blade control when using auto exposure during continuous shooting.Aspherical LensA lens with a curved, non-spherical surface. Used to reduce aberrations and enable a more compact lens size. Aspherical lenses minimize coma and other types of lens aberrations, even when used at the widest aperture. They are particularly useful in correcting distortion in wide-angle lenses and help contribute to a lighter, more compact design by reducing the number of standard (spherical) elements necessary. Aspherical lens elements correct these distortions by continuously changing the refractive index from the center of the lens.

Used Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-180mm f/2.8 Lens undefined

I love this lens!  It is sharp from corner to corner and weighs almost half of the professional 70-200 f/2.8.  I can carry this around all day and never get tired of it.  Although it has no VR in it, the in camera stabilization in the full frame Z model Nikon cameras gives a solid stabilized image as you shoot.  I gladly give up 20mm in focal length to be able to shoot with a much smaller and much lighter lens than the 70-200 f/2.8.  I bought it to give me a fast f/2.8 aperture for inside shooting and nighttime shooting.

Great fast telephoto for everyday use!

Surprisingly stout and well built for what is considered a "budget" lens with a 2.8 aperture. It feels professional and solid. I wanted to try it because it is more compact and shoulder-friendly than the much more expensive z 70-200 f/2.8 S version at more than double the price, though by all expert reviews it's a fantastic lens. When I am shooting field sports it is much easier to grab the 70-180 for quick and accurate point and click OS shots, action coming closer toward me, than my AFS 70-200 f/2.8 VR when my primary 400mm lens is too much. The Z f/2.8 is considerably longer and nearly twice as heavy than this lens, harder to carry around on your shoulder when you're also carrying a super tele on a monopod.

Great lens option that is easier on the shoulder and the budget

I was able to purchase the budget man's 2.8 trinity in early May along with the Z7ii. It was my first step into mirrorless coming from the D810. I got to use the new outfit on a hiking trip to Valley Forge and the surrounding areas during Memorial Day Weekend.  I used this lens for portraits as well as wildlife/birding. It gave me the reach I needed with out alarming the birds.  And the 2.8 bokeh was exception.  I know everyone says that the budget 2.8s are basically rebranded Tamron lenses.  But so what?!  Its still a Nikkor lens with the performance you would expect from a 2.8.  Excellent (trio) lens at a very affordable price, size, and weight.

A telephoto zoom 2.8 and a very nice budget, size, and weight!

Super sharp and fast lens.  Excellent for all kinds of photography.  I used it for portrait, closeup, landscape, and event with ease and excellent results.  I left it on my Z7ii,  and mounted Z24-120mm/f4  on Z8 to cover all events photos.  Super happy with both lenses.  Saved money and space.  Light weight for carrying around.

Excellent lens for all kinds of photography.

Wow, I'm impressed. I needed a midrange telephoto so I compared the Z 70-180mm f/2.8 with the Z 70-200mm f/2.8 S at a lacrosse match in the sleet. I alternated using the lenses on my Z8. My end result was I could see no differences in the quality of the photos between the 2 lenses. I actually found myself using the 70-180 more due to its lightweight and ease of use. And using my Z8 matrix metering with face detection enabled, I found the AF capability to be superb. I was so impressed, I bought the 70-180 yesterday. And I went to the local bike park to try it out. I've attached pics from both events. Nice job Nikon!

Very impressed with Z 70-180mm f/2.8 for action photography

I am very happy with this lens so far. It is wonderfully light weight, and the f2.8 gives me a nice range of applications.  I recommend it especially for other older photographers like me who have to reduce the weight of their gear.

Good Lens

I was one of the first to get one of these in the US and just ran it through its paces shooting motorcycle races over a long weekend. 

I have to say I'm very pleased with the lens build and image quality. The focus speed seems to be very close to some of the faster Nikon lenses out there. Given the price, weight, size, and image quality this is a no brainer for me. Very pleased with this purchase!

Wow! Really brings a lot of bang for the buck.

Replaced my sigma 70-200 f mount with this for wedding ceremony and reception photos. LOVE the lighter weight and length, and the quality of the photos is amazing!

Great lens!

I was hesitant to buy this lens. The 2.8 and weight were my draws to it. The drawbacks were that it was not an s line lens and I am really picky about image quality. I have only had it about a week and have shot numerous hummingbirds. The color and sharpness are really good. Not as good as my 400 prime but that is to be expected. I hope this lens performs well in low light situations for smaller wildlife or wildlife that is too close for my 400. Love the weight- I could handhold all day. I have a tripod but tripod opportunities are few and far between with Yellowstone wildlife.

Used Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-180mm f/2.8 Lens

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