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Quick answer
The Nikon Nikkor 180mm f/2.8 ED AI-S is a telephoto telephoto lens covering 180mm at f/2.8 for the Nikon F mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
About this lens
The Nikon Nikkor 180mm f/2.8 ED AI-S is a telephoto prime lens covering 180mm at f/2.8 for Nikon F mount cameras, with extra-low dispersion glass. It brings distant subjects closer for sports, wildlife and events.
Nikon Nikkor 180mm f/2.8 ED AI-S specifications
- Brand
- Nikon
- Mount
- Nikon F
- Focal length
- 180mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Lens type
- Telephoto
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Optical construction
- 5 elements in 5 groups
- Autofocus motor
- none
- Minimum focus distance
- 1.8 m
- Filter thread
- 72 mm
- Weight
- 880 g
- Length
- 138 mm
- Diameter
- 78.5 mm
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Nikon Nikkor 180mm f/2.8 ED AI-S?
At 180mm this is a telephoto telephoto, which typically suits:
- Sports and action
- Wildlife and birds at moderate distance
- Compressing distant landscapes
Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 180mm | 11.4° | 13.7° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 270mm | 7.6° | 9.2° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Nikon Nikkor 180mm f/2.8 ED AI-S use?
It uses the Nikon F mount, so it fits Nikon F cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Nikon Nikkor 180mm f/2.8 ED AI-S?
It is a fixed 180mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.8. That makes it a telephoto lens.
Is the Nikon Nikkor 180mm f/2.8 ED AI-S a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 180mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/2.8.
What is the Nikon Nikkor 180mm f/2.8 ED AI-S equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 270mm on full frame, with a 7.6° horizontal and 9.2° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Nikon Nikkor 180mm f/2.8 ED AI-S fit?
Any Nikon F-mount camera, including Nikon D3, Nikon D300, Nikon D3000, Nikon D300S, and Nikon D3100 and 35 more.
Alternatives for Nikon F from other brands
All Nikon F lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
