Nikon Release Two Telephoto FX-Format Full-Frame Zoom Lenses

Nikon has added two more lenses to its line-up of Nikkor Z lenses that are lightweight and ideal for a wide range of subjects. 

The new Nikon Nikkor Z 70-180mm f/2.8 is a compact and lightweight lens that completes a trinity of lightweight optics, joining the already successful 17-28mm and 28-75mm. The new lens features dust and moisture resistance, close focusing and suppressed focus breathing, making it ideal for close-up and distant sports and wildlife and also videography.

The Nikkor Z 70-180mm f/2.8 is expected in July at a price of just £1299.

Main Features:

• Weight 795g
• 83.5mm x 151mm
• Anti-foul front element coating
• Dust and moisture sealing
• Clickless customised control ring
• STM Internal focusing
• 19 elements in 14 groups (5 ED, 1 Super ED, 3 Aspherical)
• Diaphragm has 9 blades
• Close focusing down to:
• 0.27m at 70mm
• 0.33m at 85mm
• 0.42m at 105mm
• 0.58m at 135mm
• 0.85m at 180mm for maximum magnification of 0.48x
• Compatible with Z teleconverters
• TC 1.4x gives 252mm at long end
• TC 2.0x gives 360mm at long end and 0.96x magnification

The Nikon Nikkor Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR is seen as a replacement for the highly successful 200-500mm, a compact telephoto zoom for sports and wildlife that is keenly priced at £1799. Delivery is expected in July.

Main Features:

• Weight 1995g
• Fast internal focusing
• Internal zoom
• VR has sports mode for stable tracking
• 4 Fn buttons
• Control ring
• Removeable tripod foot
• 25 elements in 17 groups (6 ED, 1 Aspherical)
• Fluorine coating on front element repels moisture, dirt and grease
• Dust and moisture resistance
• 5.5 stops VR
• Close focusing down to:
• 1.3m at 180mm
• 1.36m at 200mm
• 1.67m at 300mm
• 1.94m at 400mm
• 2.17m at 500mm
• 2.4m at 600mm
• Compatible with teleconverters
• TC 1.4x gives 840mm at long end
• TC 2.0x gives 1600mm at long end

Take a look at our Nikon Z lens recommendations over in top lists and reviews.