Quick answer
The Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 70-180mm f/4.5-5.6D ED Micro is a standard to telephoto macro lens covering 70-180mm at f/4.5 for the Nikon F mount. Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.
About this lens
A 70-180mm f/4.5-5.6 macro zoom lens, the Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 70-180mm f/4.5-5.6D ED Micro is designed for Nikon F mount bodies, with extra-low dispersion glass. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.
Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 70-180mm f/4.5-5.6D ED Micro specifications
- Brand
- Nikon
- Mount
- Nikon F
- Focal length
- 70-180mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/4.5
- Lens type
- Macro
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Released
- 1997
- Optical construction
- 18 elements in 14 groups
- Autofocus motor
- none
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.37 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.76x
- Filter thread
- 62 mm
- Weight
- 1010 g
- Length
- 167 mm
- Diameter
- 75 mm
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 70-180mm f/4.5-5.6D ED Micro?
At 70-180mm this is a standard to telephoto macro, which typically suits:
- Everyday and street photography
- Natural-perspective portraits
- Documentary and travel work
- Portraits with a flattering perspective
- Events and weddings
Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.
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 | 70–180mm | 11.4–28.8° | 13.7–34.3° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 105–270mm | 7.6–19.5° | 9.2–23.3° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 70-180mm f/4.5-5.6D ED Micro use?
It uses the Nikon F mount, so it fits Nikon F cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 70-180mm f/4.5-5.6D ED Micro?
It zooms across 70-180mm with a maximum aperture of f/4.5. That makes it a standard to telephoto lens.
Is the Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 70-180mm f/4.5-5.6D ED Micro 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/4.5.
What is the Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 70-180mm f/4.5-5.6D ED Micro 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 AF Zoom-Nikkor 70-180mm f/4.5-5.6D ED Micro fit?
Any Nikon F-mount camera, including Nikon D3, Nikon D300, Nikon D3000, Nikon D300S, and Nikon D3100 and 35 more.
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