Nikon has simply launched two new NIKKOR Z telephoto zoom lenses: the NIKKOR Z 70-180mm F/2.8 and the NIKKOR Z 180-600mm F/5.6-6.3 VR. Each lenses cowl full-frame picture sensors and are designed as light-weight and extra inexpensive than top-of-the-line NIKKOR Z S-series lenses. So let’s take a more in-depth have a look at these new telephoto zoom lenses!

After the current launch of the NIKKOR Z 28-75mm F/2.8 and 17-28mm F/2.8, Nikon has simply launched the third lens of that inexpensive trio of F/2.8 zoom lenses: the NIKKOR Z 70-180mm F/2.8. This new lens is a light-weight and inexpensive different to the NIKKOR Z 70-200mm F/2.8 VR S lens. The latter gives built-in lens picture stabilization however retails for twice as a lot.

In the event you’re out there for a super-telephoto zoom lens however don’t need to spend $6,496 on the NIKKOR Z 800mm F/6.3 VR S, the very compact NIKKOR Z 180-600mm F/5.6-6.3 VR is also a beautiful addition to your equipment for 1/3 of the worth.

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Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-180mm F/2.8 – options

The Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-180mm F/2.8 has an identical vary to its 70-200mm F/2.8 VR S sibling however in a extra compact and light-weight package deal. Certainly, the 70-180mm F/2.8 solely weighs 795g/28oz for a size of 15.1cm/6in.

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The lens contains a zoom, and there’s a bodily lock swap because the lens barrel extends whenever you zoom in. Additionally, there isn’t a “correct” focus ring however solely a user-assignable management ring on the backside of the lens. In fact, you’ll be able to arrange the management ring to behave as a spotlight ring, however it’s also possible to assign it to regulate the aperture, the ISO, the white stability, or the publicity compensation.

On the within, an STM stepping focus motor ought to present fast and noise-free autofocus performances. Additionally, in keeping with Nikon, it’s “optimized for video with suppressed focus respiratory.”

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Lens design

The Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-180mm F/2.8 lens design includes 19 components in 14 teams, together with 5 ED, one Tremendous ED, and three aspherical components to assist suppress chromatic aberration and scale back lens flares. The aperture diaphragm consists of 9 aperture blades.

Nikon claims that the “complete lens is sealed” and is mud and drip resistant. Moreover, the entrance of the lens options an antifouling coating that ought to resist filth/fingerprints/smudges and make it simpler to wash.

The entrance filter diameter is uniform between 17-28mm F/2.8, 28-75mm F/2.8, and 70-180mm F/2.8 at 67mm. Final however not least, the minimal focusing distance is simply 27cm/0.89ft at 70mm.

Nikon NIKKOR Z 180-600mm F/5.6 -6.3 VR – options

Subsequent is a large super-telephoto zoom lens: the Nikon NIKKOR Z 180-600mm F/5.6-6.3 VR. With a weight of 1.99kg/4.38 lbs and a size of 31.5cm/12.5in, that is the form of lens you are taking with you on objective.

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This lens has correct focus and zoom rings, an A/M focus swap, and a spotlight limiter swap. The lens doesn’t prolong as you zoom in or out, and you may go from 180mm to 600mm with solely a 70° flip of the zoom ring. Additionally, there’s a click-less user-assignable management ring and a number of customizable Fn buttons on the entrance finish of the lens barrel.

As its title suggests, the NIKKOR Z 180-600mm F/5.6-6.3 VR has built-in picture stabilization “equal to a 5.5-stop enhance in shutter pace,” in keeping with Nikon.

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Equally to the Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-180mm F/2.8, the 180-600mm F/5.6-6.3 VR options an inner STM stepping focus motor, and the lens is mud and drip-resistant because of a number of inner gaskets.

Lens design

The lens design of the 180-600mm F/5.6-6.3 VR consists of a whopping 25 components in 17 teams, together with six ED glass components, to scale back chromatic aberrations. The aperture diaphragm has 9 aperture blades. The lens’ entrance component options the identical antifouling coating because the 70-180mm F/2.8.

The entrance filter diameter is 95mm, and the minimal focus distance at 180mm is 1.3m/4.3 ft.

Pricing and availability

The Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-180mm F/2.8 ought to begin delivery in mid-July for $1249.95. The NIKKOR Z 180-600mm F/5.6-6.3 VR lens will start delivery in August 2023 and retails for $1699.95.

For extra info, please go to Nikon’s website here.

What do you concentrate on these two new Nikon NIKKOR Z telephoto zoom lenses? Do you assume the 70-180mm F/2.8 can be a greater addition to your equipment than the 70-200mm F/2.8 VR S? Don’t hesitate to tell us within the feedback under!