Yesterday, Nikon announced two different lenses. One is the Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8 and the other is the Nikkor Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR. The main attraction right now is Nikon’s open Lens Mount policy and they are now releasing a series of lenses at the available price range. Now, why I am talking about an open lens mount? Since one of the lenses among the two is made by Nikon itself and the other (70-180 F2.8) is re-branded as NIKKOR Lens but it’s actually made by Tamron.
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The latest edition is the Tamron branded 70-180mm lens. The most attractive thing about this lens is its price: a 70-200mm f/2.8, which is near impossible for any camera brand to offer. Another thing that surprised me, even more than its price, is the use of a stepper motor. Generally, Tamron uses a linear actuator motor in their 70-180mm lens. Stepper motors are generally considered to be more accurate than actuator motors, but you have to compensate with speed.
Nikon Z 70-180mm f/2.8 Lens (Nikon Z)
- Full-Frame Lens | f/2.8 to f/22
- Fast Telephoto Zoom
- STM Autofocus Stepping Motor
- Internal Focusing Design
- One Super ED and Five ED Glass Elements
- Compatible with Z-Series Teleconverters
- Electromagnetic Diaphragm Mechanism
- Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm
- Dust and Weather-Sealed Design
- Lightweight and Compact Form Factor
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The Other lens in the set is the Nikon NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR Lens (Nikon Z), its covers a vast range of 600mm but has variable aperture. Being a Nikkor homemade Lens, I have high hopes for the lens and its sharpness and overall performance.
Nikon Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR Lens Majo Features
- Full-Frame | f/5.6-6.3 to f/32-36
- Super-Telephoto Zoom Lens
- STM Autofocus Stepping Motor
- 5-Stop VR Image Stabilization
- Programmable Control Ring
- Customizable Function Buttons
- Electromagnetic Diaphragm Mechanism
- Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm
- Compatible with Z-Series Teleconverters
- Includes Quick-Release Tripod Foot
Nikon Z 180-600mm Lens at B&H Store
