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Nikon's two new supertelephoto lenses target photography enthusiasts interested in telephoto shots, capturing people, wildlife, nature, or aircraft while prioritizing lightweight design and affordability.
Key specifications of the Nikkor Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR:
- Focal length: 180mm to 600mm
- Weight: only 1,955 grams
- Minimum focus distance: 1.3m
- Vibration Reduction: 5.5 stops
- STM ensures fast and silent autofocus.
- Weather-sealed, with dirt-resistant coating on lens surface
- 4 customizable Fn buttons
- Maximum reduction of lens breathing
- 6 ED glass elements for maximum aberration reduction
Key specifications of the Nikkor Z 70-180mm f/2.8:
- Focal length: 70mm to 180mm
- Aperture: f/2.8 across the entire focal range
- Minimum focus distance: 0.27m
- STM ensures fast and silent autofocus.
- Weather-sealed, with rust-resistant coating on lens surface
- 5 ED glass elements for maximum aberration reduction
Insights into Nikkor Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR:
This product will feature 9 aperture blades to create smooth, round, beautiful, and natural bokeh. Users only need to rotate up to 70 degrees to switch from the shortest to the longest focal length, aiding wildlife photographers in swiftly capturing moments.
The weight of this lens is just 1995 grams, slightly heavier than the 58mm f/0.95 Noct. The Nikkor Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR is also equipped with vibration reduction (VR) offering 5.5 stops to deliver ultra-fast and silent focusing capability. Like other flagship products, this lens also features a unique fluorine coating on the front lens surface, providing dust and splash resistance.
Nikkor Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR will be released in August with a price of $1,699.95.
Details about Nikkor Z 70-180mm f/2.8:
This is the next (or final?) piece to complete Nikon's f/2.8 zoom lens lineup, which already includes the 28-75mm f/2.8 and 17-28mm f/2.8, covering a focal range from 17mm to 180mm. Many enthusiasts may wonder how it compares to the 70-200mm f/2.8. The answer is it's smaller than the flagship model by 40%.
This lens is perfect for those who don't want to spend a fortune (it's nearly half the price) on the 70-200mm f/2.8 but still want beautiful image quality for subjects like weddings, portraits, sports, and video events.
Regarding its internal construction, the Nikkor Z 70-180mm f/2.8 boasts 19 lens elements arranged in 14 different groups, including 5 ED elements, 1 super ED element, and 3 aspherical elements to minimize optical aberrations.
Furthermore, this lens is optimized for filmmakers with a nearly silent autofocus mode. It features a control ring for gradual adjustments to aperture, ISO, and manual focus. Priced slightly higher than the Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 ($1,249.95, available in July), hopefully, it will soon be available in Vietnam to cater more to enthusiasts.
