Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-180mm f/2.8 Lens (Nikon Z)

Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-180mm f/2.8 Lens
The NIKKOR Z 70-180mm f/2.8 is a high-speed, compact telephoto zoom designed for creators who need professional reach without the traditional weight of a 70-200mm lens. Perfect for sports, wildlife, and event photography, this lens maintains a constant f/2.8 aperture, providing exceptional low-light performance and beautiful subject isolation. Whether you are a traveling photojournalist or a handheld vlogger, the 70-180mm offers a nimble, “ready-for-anything” solution for the Nikon Z-mount system.

Fast f/2.8 Optics & Precision Glass
Constant Brightness: Offering twice the light-gathering power of an f/4 lens, the f/2.8 maximum aperture remains consistent across the entire zoom range. This allows for faster shutter speeds in dim arenas and creates a shallow depth of field for professional portraits.

Advanced ED Glass Configuration: The optical formula includes one Super ED element and five ED glass elements. This sophisticated arrangement effectively eliminates chromatic aberrations and color fringing, ensuring high-contrast imagery and pin-sharp color accuracy.

Aspherical Excellence: Three aspherical elements work to minimize distortion and coma at wide apertures. These specialized elements are also the key to the lens’s remarkably lightweight and portable footprint.

Dynamic Close-Focusing & Macro Capability
Exceptional Close-Up Performance: This lens excels at capturing small details. At the 70mm position, the minimum focusing distance is less than 1′, while at the full 180mm extension, you can focus as close as 2.8′. This allows for eye-catching, dynamic close-ups that traditional telephoto zooms often cannot achieve.

Silent Performance for Stills & Video
STM Stepping Motor: Experience fast, accurate, and nearly silent autofocus. The STM system is optimized for both high-resolution photography and smooth video transitions, with significantly reduced “wobbling” during focus acquisition.

Video-Optimized Design: Specifically engineered to suppress focus breathing, the lens allows you to pull focus between subjects without a distracting change to the angle of view.

Internal Focusing: The lens maintains its physical length during autofocus, ensuring a consistent center of gravity—a major benefit when using the lens on a gimbal or stabilizer.

Built for the Modern Creator
Ultra-Portable Design: Weighing significantly less than flagship 70-200mm lenses, this is the ideal choice for on-the-go content creators and wedding photographers who need to stay mobile for hours at a time.

Teleconverter Compatibility: When you need even more reach, this lens is fully compatible with Nikon Z teleconverters. Reach up to 252mm with the 1.4x converter or a massive 360mm with the 2x teleconverter.

A/M (Auto-Priority Manual) Mode: Allows for an instant, seamless transition to manual focus even during AF operation, giving you total creative control in a split second.

Technical Specifications
Focal Range: 70-180mm Telephoto Zoom

Maximum Aperture: Constant f/2.8

Lens Mount: Nikon Z (FX & DX Compatible)

Minimum Focus Distance: 0.89 ft (0.27 m) at 70mm

Filter Size: 67 mm

Weight: Approx. 1.7 lb (795 g)