
- Relatively compact and lightweight
- Good value for money
- Low closest focusing distance
- High resolution (from F4), even at the edge of the image
- Good bokeh
- Light focus breathing
Take creative control over great distances. Thanks to the versatile zoom range, the constant bright aperture of f/2.8, the quiet autofocus, and the impressive close-focusing capabilities, this versatile 70-180mm telephoto lens delivers outstanding shots both up close and from afar.
Sensor compatibility | full size |
Weight | 795 g |
Focus type | Autofocus, Manual focus |
Lens type | Telephoto lens |
Bayonet lens mount | Nikon Z |
Focal length | 70 - 180 mm |
Item number | 36607413 |
Manufacturer | Nikon |
Category | Lenses |
Manufacturer no. | JMA721DA |
Release date | 13.7.2023 |
Sales rank in Category Lenses | 21 of 1883 |
Colour | Black |
Minimum focus distance | 0.27 m |
Lens type | Telephoto lens |
Bayonet lens mount | Nikon Z |
Aperture | 2.80 |
Min. aperture | 22 |
Min. focal length (exact) | 70 mm |
Max. Focal length (exact) | 180 mm |
Focal length | 70 - 180 mm |
Sensor compatibility | full size |
Number of diaphragm blades | 9 x |
Filter thread | 67 mm |
Number of lenses | 19 |
Number of lens groups | 14 |
Lens equipment | Internal focusing, Lens hood |
Focus type | Autofocus, Manual focus |
Durability | Dustproof, Splashproof |
Country code | CH |
Min. aperture opening | f/22 |
Max. aperture | f/2.8 |
Aperture | f/2.8-22 |
Min. focal length (exact) | 0.07 m |
Max. Focal length (exact) | 0.18 m |
Filter thread | 0.07 m |
Lens equipment | Filter thread, Lens hood, Zoom function |
Country of origin | China |
Manufacturer commitment | RE100, SBTi |
Manufacturer compensation | According to RE100, the manufacturer Nikon fully compensates for its energy consumption, leading to a reduction in emissions. |
CO₂-Emission | |
Climate contribution |
Scope of delivery | Lens bag CL-C2, Lens cap LC-67B (front cap), Lens cap LF-N1 (rear cap), Lens hood HB-113 |
Weight | 795 g |
Length | 151 mm |
Diameter | 83.50 mm |
Length | 29.40 cm |
Width | 15.20 cm |
Height | 14.50 cm |
Weight | 1.24 kg |
Product Safety |
Amount | EUR 200,– |
URL | /page/37682? |
Valid from | 2.5.2025 |
Ends | 21.7.2025 |
Closing date | 21.7.2025 |
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