Nikon Z 70-180mm f/2.8 Announced
Immediately was an enormous day for finances Nikon telephoto lenses! Alongside the long-awaited announcement of the Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR, Nikon additionally unveiled the Z 70-180mm f/2.8. This $1250 Tamron-designed lens enhances Nikon’s current 17-28mm f/2.8 and 28-75mm f/2.8 to type a finances f/2.8 trio. Right here’s what we all know.
Specs
- Full Title:NIKKOR Z 70-180mm f/2.8
- Focal Size: 70-180mm (2.57x zoom)
- Most Aperture: f/2.8
- Minimal Aperture: f/22
- Lens Parts: 19
- Lens Component Teams: 14
- Filter Thread Dimension: 67mm
- Angle of View (FX):34°20′ to 13°40′
- Most Magnification: 0.48x (1:2)
- Minimal Focusing Distance: 0.27 meters (0.89 ft) at 70mm; 0.85 meters (2.8 ft) at 180mm
- Vibration Discount: No
- Aperture Blades: 9, rounded
- Fluorine Coating: No
- ED Glass Parts: 5
- Tremendous ED Glass Parts: 1
- Aspherical Parts: 3
- Focus Motor: STM
- Inner Focusing: Sure
- Inner Zooming: No
- Teleconverter Compatibility: Sure (with each Z teleconverters)
- Focus Limiting Swap: No
- Operate Buttons: No
- Dimensions (Size x Diameter): 151 x 84 mm (6.0 x 3.3 inches)
- Weight: 795 g (1.75 lbs)
- MSRP: $1249.95
None of those specs are huge surprises contemplating that the lens relies upon the present Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD lens for the Sony E mount. Nonetheless, Nikon photographers who’re unfamiliar with that lens shall be shocked to see that the Z 70-180mm f/2.8 has a wonderful most magnification of 0.48x, which is shut sufficient that many lens corporations would cheat and name it a macro lens.
I used to be pleasantly shocked to see that the Z 70-180mm f/2.8 is appropriate with each of Nikon’s Z-series teleconverters, which can permit you to flip the lens right into a 100-250mm f/4 (with the 1.4x TC) and 140-400mm f/5.6 (with the 2x TC). Both of those choices may very well be very interesting for close-up images, contemplating that teleconverters additionally enhance a lens’s most magnification. With the 2x TC, this might basically depend as a macro lens (0.96x magnification is principally 1:1).
When it comes to drawbacks, the lens may be very sparsely designed, with no buttons or switches other than a zoom lock. The lens additionally doesn’t have vibration discount, which makes it a much less interesting possibility for Nikon Z DX shooters whose cameras don’t have IBIS. (That’s positively a disgrace contemplating that the lens’s weight, value, and most aperture in any other case would make it a good selection for Z DX cameras.)
Up to now, Nikon’s Tamron-designed collection of lenses have constantly bought for greater than the unique Tamron lens. This time, the distinction shouldn’t be very important. The Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD has an MSRP of $1200, whereas this lens sells for $1250, making a $50 distinction between them. That stated, the Tamron lens is at present on sale for $1100, so the sensible distinction in the mean time is $150.
Pre-Order Hyperlinks
Nikon says that the Z 70-180mm f/2.8 will start to ship in mid-July. In contrast to some Nikon lenses, I don’t count on that will probably be tough to search out or instantly backordered, however I’ve been unsuitable earlier than. In case you’d prefer to pre-order the Nikon Z 70-180mm f/2.8, you are able to do so on the hyperlinks beneath:
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Press Launch
SUPER TELEPHOTO PERFORMANCE IS CLOSER THAN EVER WITH THE INTRODUCTION OF THE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED NIKKOR Z 180-600mm F/5.6-6.3 VR LENS
Additionally Introducing the NIKKOR Z 70-180mm f/2.8, Finishing the Trio of Inexpensive F/2.8 Zooms
MELVILLE, NY (June 21, 2023) Immediately Nikon introduced the discharge of the NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR and the NIKKOR Z 70-180mm f/2.8, two new tremendous telephoto NIKKOR Z lenses for lovers that mix excellent zoom capabilities with light-weight design. The NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR has been extremely requested from Z collection customers, particularly these capturing wildlife, nature and aviation, whereas the NIKKOR Z 70-180mm f/2.8 completes Nikon’s trio of inexpensive f/2.8 zooms for lovers.
“Inside a comparatively quick time interval, we have now constructed an intensive collection of lenses for our mirrorless system with a choice of lenses that differentiates itself with choices for all types of customers,” stated Jay Vannatter, Government Vice President, Nikon Inc. “We have already got a group of extraordinarily quick pro-level tremendous telephotos, and with these two new lenses, I firmly imagine Nikon builds upon what was already essentially the most interesting assortment of telephoto lenses obtainable available on the market immediately for the fanatic and professionals.”
NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR – Boundless Creativity with an Excessive Focal Vary
The NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR is the totally modernized follow-up to the immensely profitable and in style F-mount AF-S 200-500mm f/5.6, a lens that gained hearts worldwide for its highly effective attain and engaging value. The brand new NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR improves upon this successful formulation by as soon as once more delivering a light-weight, high-performance tremendous telephoto lens with an much more versatile focal vary, positive to develop into a favourite for these photographing birds, planes, sports activities and extra. With quick focus, superior dealing with and steadiness that by no means shifts due to its inside zoom, this lens permits the seize of highly effective, up-close pictures of fast-moving topics. It additionally contains a minimal focus distance of 4.3 ft (1.3 meters) on the wide-angle place, which is right for capturing close-up pictures of flowers and bugs, even on the person’s ft. The broad vary of focal lengths permits customers to take pleasure in capturing all kinds of scenes and topics all with this single lens.
Major options of the NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR
- Tremendous light-weight lens that’s simply hand-holdable, weighing simply 1955 g (4.3 lbs).1
- Covers a particularly broad focal vary, from a flexible 180mm to an excessive 600mm. That is equal to 270-900mm when DX crop is engaged.
- A brief minimal focus distance of 4.3 ft (1.3m) on the wide-angle and seven.9 ft (2.4m) on the telephoto place permits close-up pictures of flowers, bugs and extra.
- Vibration Discount (VR) picture stabilization efficiency equal to a 5.5-stop improve in shutter velocity successfully reduces blurring in dimly lit environment and/or with handheld capturing.2
- Utilization of a stepping motor (STM) ensures quick and quiet autofocusing.
- Inner zoom mechanism maintains steadiness, will increase zooming stability and mud resistant efficiency.
- Customizable Fn buttons on the entrance finish of the lens barrel are simple to make use of when capturing handheld.
- Designed with consideration for mud and drip resistance3, along with an antifouling fluorine coating on the entrance lens component permits simple elimination of mud and grime.
- Supreme for video recording with a click-less management ring that helps {smooth} operation and minimizes operational noise, in addition to the efficient suppression of focus respiration.
- Maintains superior decision when utilizing the Z TELECONVERTER TC-1.4× or Z TELECONVERTER TC-2.0× to increase the utmost focal size to as a lot as 840 mm or 1200 mm, respectively.4
- Building of 25 components in 17 teams, utilizing six ED glass components successfully compensate for chromatic aberration, with 9 aperture blades for a spherical, pure bokeh.
- Extraordinarily quick ring throw of solely 70 levels to regulate from the widest to longest focal size.
The NIKKOR Z 70-180mm f/2.8: Nikon’s Trilogy of Inexpensive f/2.8 Zoom Lenses is Full
The brand new NIKKOR Z 70-180mm f/2.8 is a really compelling possibility for photographers and videographers seeking to step up their lens assortment with a quick and inexpensive telephoto zoom. The NIKKOR Z 70-180mm f/2.8 joins the not too long ago launched 28-75mm f/2.8 and 17-28mm f/2.8, rounding out the trio of ideally suited improve lenses for these seeking to take their creativity to the subsequent degree.
The brand new NIKKOR Z 70-180mm f/2.8 is roughly 40% smaller when in comparison with the NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8, however presents an identical versatile focal vary that’s good for weddings, portraits, sports activities and video occasion protection. The mix of quick f/2.8 aperture and telephoto zoom vary permits the person shoot in low mild situations like at a reception or indoor gymnasium, but additionally offers flattering compression and engaging bokeh that pulls consideration to the topic.
Major options of the NIKKOR Z 70-180mm f/2.8
- Artistic potentialities are expanded with the fixed most aperture of f/2.8 which gives nice low mild potential and smooth-looking background blur.
- Extraordinarily compact and light-weight, weighing in at solely 795 g (1.75 lbs), making it a straightforward lens to hold all day.
- Glorious potential for close-ups with a minimal focus distance of 0.27m (at 70mm) and 0.85m (at 180mm).
- Optimized for video with suppressed focus respiration5 and near-silent focusing. Moreover, the customizable management ring could be programmed to progressively change aperture, ISO, and focus. As a result of the main target place strikes in accordance with the rotation angle, no matter how briskly the main target ring is turned, videographers can even management MF as meant.
- Quick autofocus with a stepping motor (STM) that helps fast specializing in transferring topics for each stills and video.
- Mud- and drip-resistant3 design with an antifouling coating on the front-most floor of the lens.
- Lens building consists of 19 components in 14 teams together with 5 ED components, one Tremendous ED component, and three aspherical components which assist to suppress chromatic aberration and flaring.
- Use of the Z TELECONVERTER TC-1.4× or Z TELECONVERTER TC-2.0× extends the utmost focal size to 252 mm or 360 mm, respectively4. When the Z TELECONVERTER TC-2.0× is hooked up, the utmost replica ratio is 0.96⨯, which is near life-size replica.
Value and Availability
The brand new NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR lens shall be obtainable in August 2023 for a recommended retail value of $1699.95.*, whereas the brand new NIKKOR Z 70-180mm f/2.8 lens shall be obtainable in mid-July for a recommended retail value of $1249.95. For extra details about the newest Nikon merchandise, together with the huge assortment of NIKKOR Z lenses and your entire assortment of Z collection cameras, please go to nikonusa.com.
About Nikon
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Specs, tools, and launch dates are topic to vary with none discover or obligation on the a part of the producer.
- Excluding tripod collar ring.
- Primarily based on CIPA Customary. This worth is achieved when hooked up to a camera with full-frame/FX-format sensor, with the camera’s VR operate set to “NORMAL”, and when zoom is about to the utmost telephoto place.
- Full dust- and drip-resistance shouldn’t be assured in all conditions or below all circumstances.
- Relying on the topic, ambient lighting circumstances, and the main target level chosen, the camera could also be unable to focus utilizing autofocus or the main target indicator for digital rangefinding could flicker whereas a teleconverter is hooked up.
- Focus respiration could also be noticeable relying on the gap between the lens and the topic because of the traits of the lens.
*SRP (Recommended Retail Value) listed solely as a suggestion. Precise costs are set by sellers and are topic to vary at any time.
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