Nikon Nikkor Z 70-180mm F2.8
Quick answer
The Nikon Nikkor Z 70-180mm F2.8 is a standard to telephoto telephoto zoom lens covering 70-180mm at f/2.8 for the Nikon Z mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
- Full frame
- APS-C (105–270mm equiv.)
- 16 Nikon Z cameras
- Focal
- 70–180mm
- Aperture
- f/2.8
- Weight
- 795g
- Filter
- 67mm
- Min focus
- 0.27m
What 70-180mm sees
- Full frame crop 1.0×
- 13.7–34.3° 11.4–28.8° horizontal
- APS-C crop 1.5× → 105–270mm
- 9.2–23.3° 7.6–19.5° horizontal
Diagonal angle of view. Frames drawn to scale at 70mm (and 180mm). Calculated from the focal length and crop factor, not measured.
Open the field-of-view calculatorNikon Nikkor Z 70-180mm F2.8 specifications
Optics
- Focal length
- 70-180mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Format coverage
- Full frame
- Optical construction
- 19 elements in 14 groups
Focus
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.27 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.5×
Physical
- Filter thread
- 67 mm
- Weight
- 795 g
- Length
- 151 mm
- Diameter
- 83.5 mm
General
- Brand
- Nikon
- Mount
- Nikon Z
- Lens type
- Telephoto Zoom
- Released
- 2023
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Nikon Nikkor Z 70-180mm F2.8?
At 70-180mm this is a standard to telephoto telephoto zoom, which typically suits:
- Everyday and street photography
- Natural-perspective portraits
- Documentary and travel work
- Portraits with a flattering perspective
- Events and weddings
Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Nikon Nikkor Z 70-180mm F2.8 use?
It uses the Nikon Z mount, so it fits Nikon Z cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Nikon Nikkor Z 70-180mm F2.8?
It zooms across 70-180mm with a maximum aperture of f/2.8. That makes it a standard to telephoto lens.
Is the Nikon Nikkor Z 70-180mm F2.8 a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 70-180mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/2.8.
What is the Nikon Nikkor Z 70-180mm F2.8 equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 105–270mm on full frame, with a 7.6–19.5° horizontal and 9.2–23.3° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Nikon Nikkor Z 70-180mm F2.8 fit?
Any Nikon Z-mount camera, including Nikon Z f, Nikon Z fc, Nikon Z30, Nikon Z5, and Nikon Z5 II and 11 more.
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