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Nikon Nikkor Z 70-180mm F2.8

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Nikon Nikkor Z 70-180mm F2.8

Focal length
70–180 mm
Aperture
f/2.8
Weight
795 g
Filter diameter
67 mm
Min. focus distance
27 cm
Length
151 mm
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At a Glance

Covering 70-180 mm at a constant f/2.8, this telephoto zoom is made for Nikon Z full frame. It reaches a magnification of 0.48x at 27 cm, which is notable for a zoom. It weighs 795 g, is dust and drip resistant and works with teleconverters. It suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.

Good for

  • Sports
  • Wildlife
  • Events
  • Portraits

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
70 mm
Max. focal length
180 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/2.8
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/2.8
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
19
Groups
14
Weight
795 g (1.75 lb)
Filter diameter
67 mm
Min. focus distance
27 cm at 70 mm · 85 cm at 180 mm
Max. magnification
1:2.1 (0.48×)
Length
151 mm (5.94 in)
Diameter
83.5 mm (3.29 in)
Released
June 2023

Manufacturer data: imaging.nikon.com, nikon.com

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Which cameras does the Nikon Nikkor Z 70-180mm F2.8 fit?

The Nikon Nikkor Z 70-180mm F2.8 is a full-frame lens for Nikon Z cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Nikon Z cameras its field of view equals 105-270 mm in full-frame terms.

Nikon Z cameras

Full frame:
Nikon Z5IIC,Nikon ZR,Nikon Z5II,Nikon Z6III,Nikon Z8,Nikon Zf,Nikon Z9,Nikon Z5,Nikon Z6II,Nikon Z7II,Nikon Z6,Nikon Z7
APS-C:
Nikon Z50II,Nikon Z30,Nikon Z fc,Nikon Z50

Nikon Nikkor Z 70-180mm F2.8 compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Nikon Z lenses.

LensNikon Nikkor Z 70-180mm F2.8Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VC VXD G2Nikon Nikkor Z 70-200mm F2.8 VR SNikon Nikkor Z 70-200mm F2.8 VR S II
Focal length70-180 mm70-180 mm70-200 mm70-200 mm
Max. aperturef/2.8f/2.8f/2.8f/2.8
Weight795 g865 g1,440 g998 g
Filter diameter67 mm67 mm77 mm77 mm
Min. focus distance27 cm30 cm50 cm38 cm
Length151 mm158.7 mm220 mm208 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationnoyesyesyes
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Nikon Nikkor Z 70-180mm F2.8: FAQ

Does the Nikon Nikkor Z 70-180mm F2.8 have autofocus?

Yes, the Nikon Nikkor Z 70-180mm F2.8 has autofocus.

Does the Nikon Nikkor Z 70-180mm F2.8 have image stabilization?

No, the Nikon Nikkor Z 70-180mm F2.8 has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.

How much does the Nikon Nikkor Z 70-180mm F2.8 weigh?

The Nikon Nikkor Z 70-180mm F2.8 weighs 795 g. It is 151 mm long with a diameter of 83.5 mm.

What filter size does the Nikon Nikkor Z 70-180mm F2.8 use?

The Nikon Nikkor Z 70-180mm F2.8 takes 67 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Nikon Nikkor Z 70-180mm F2.8 focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Nikon Nikkor Z 70-180mm F2.8 is 27 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Nikon Nikkor Z 70-180mm F2.8 a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Nikon Nikkor Z 70-180mm F2.8 covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 105-270 mm in full-frame terms.

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