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Black Nikon Z-mount telephoto zoom lens, compact barrel, silver focus ring

Nikon Global

Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-180mm f/2.8 Lens 20120

SKU CH-TG3C-FQM7K

Versatile telephoto zoom spanning 70 to 180 mm with a constant f/2.8 aperture for low-light shooting and shallow depth of field

  • Product typeTelephoto Zoom Lens
  • Constant f/2.8 aperture across the zoom range enables low-light shooting
  • 70-180mm focal length covers versatile telephoto needs for sports and wildlife
  • One Super ED and five ED elements reduce chromatic aberration for clear colour
  • STM stepping motor provides fast autofocus with internal focusing design
  • Nine-blade rounded diaphragm creates smooth background blur at wide apertures

Nikon Z Telephoto Zoom 70-180mm f/2.8

This Nikon NIKKOR Z lens covers a 70-180mm focal range with a constant f/2.8 maximum aperture, designed for Nikon Z-mount full-frame cameras. The optical formula uses one Super ED and five ED glass elements plus three aspherical elements to control aberrations and distortion. An STM stepping motor drives internal focusing, while an electromagnetic diaphragm with nine rounded blades shapes the aperture.

Sports and wildlife shooters wanting bright

The constant f/2.8 aperture suits low-light action and shallow depth of field, while close-focusing capability captures fine details. Photographers who need focal lengths beyond 180mm or variable-aperture zooms that are smaller and lighter should consider other options.

Constant f/2.8 aperture through the full 70-180mm

The lens maintains f/2.8 at every focal length, so exposure settings stay consistent while zooming and low-light performance does not drop at the long end. This single specification determines whether the lens matches the brightness and depth-of-field control your telephoto work requires.

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Price $724.99
Pricier than about 65% of the 2,570 comparable items (median $546.49).

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Product typeTelephoto Zoom Lens

Questions about this item

Should I choose the 70-180mm f/2.8 or a slower telephoto zoom?

The constant f/2.8 aperture stays bright at 180mm, giving you two stops more light than an f/4 lens for sports and wildlife in dim conditions.

How does the constant f/2.8 aperture perform on a full-frame Z body?

It delivers the same exposure at 70mm and 180mm, letting you keep shutter speeds fast across the zoom range without raising ISO.

What does the Z-mount electromagnetic diaphragm cap in practice?

The rounded 9-blade diaphragm stops down to f/22 and is driven electromagnetically for consistent exposure during high-speed bursts.

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