Amazon.com: Customer reviews: Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-180mm f/2.8 | Large aperture telephoto zoom lens for Z series mirrorless cameras

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Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2024

I bought this lens when my wife decided to come work with me at horse shows. Its light weight is great for her. She is getting very clear sharp images with it on her Z8 and she can shoot all day with it without the fatigue that comes with a heavier package.

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Vato

Very good lens!

Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2023

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I love this lens! Great size! superb image quality! Great bokeh! And great price! I am very pleasantly surprised with this lens. I recommend it to anyone who wants a medium telephoto with fast aperture without breaking the bank.

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John C.

Compact, light, and fast f/2.8

Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2023

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Size and weight are a good feature, as it is significantly smaller and lighter than the Z 70-200 f/2.8.

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8 stars: Versatility plus! A wedding photographer's dream lens.

Reviewed in Canada on October 19, 2023

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This review is for Nikon Z 70-180mm f/2.8 lens.

Preamble: When buying this lens through Amazon, be sure to check which seller you purchase from. If you want a Canadian warranty, be sure to buy from a Nikon-Canada authorized reseller.

Having used the Z 70-200mm f/2.8 S VR as well as this lens -- and as much as I am a huge fan of the Z 70-200 -- let me just say: I am keeping the 70-180.

What I like:
- Useful range for event and portrait photography as well as, due to its close-focusing capabilities and smaller size, general photography! This is a multi-use lens of -- I don't wish to be hyperbolic but... -- of epic proportions. It's a lens that can be used in most any setting/ for any type of photography.
- f/2.8 constant aperture.
- Excellent optical performance through the range.
- The throw of the zoom is surprisingly compact and the lens doesn't extend tremendously.
- It's light. Few people will not take it because it's too heavy. I have the Z 24-120 and this lens, while a bit bigger (not by a lot), handles quite similarly.
- IBIS makes this lens tremendously capable in low light. I don't miss the VR for most use cases.
- It's a Nikon in terms of complete integration.
- 1:2 magnification at close focus: It may not be optically perfect at close focus (70mm) but it's good enough for certain types of images.
- The bokeh is pleasing.
- It can be used with Z TCs although I would opt for a 100-400 lens unless the latter is a range you never use.
- Sharpness across the frame is very good which helps with framing.
- Focus is fast and accurate.

Misses?
- It's not a miss for me but no Fn button (if that's of any concern to you).
- No VR but, again, I think IBIS is underrated so this isn't much of a miss.

Lots to like. For general photography or wedding/ event photography, this lens has a lot going for it. While the Z 70-200 S is a spectacular optic, understanding this lens doesn't give up much optically, its added close-focusing and lighter weight offer a greater appeal to me and may to you, too. Highly recommended!

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Dude with a camera

So good

Reviewed in Canada on October 31, 2023

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About half the weight, and 2/3rd the length, of my old Nikon AF-S 70-200 F2.8 VRii + FTZ adaptor.
Haven't done any proper tests but out in the field it performs just as well, if not better, in AF speed and accuracy. Don't miss the 20mm it lacks at the long end. Back isn't as sore at the end of gigs. Fits more nicely in bags and pouches too.

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KARMEN S

Great lens

Reviewed in Canada on January 15, 2024

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Nice zoom lens. Features are very basic compared with my Fx zoom lens but price is way cheaper compared to the next step up telephoto lens for Nikon Z. I'm a beginner photographer so it suits my needs

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