The rather spartan features, also due to the lack of an image stabiliser, resulted in a downgrade in the corresponding category in the test laboratory. However, this is also the only weakness of the new lens. Resolution and lens quality are very good. The very low edge shading is particularly impressive...

With balanced performance, the Nikon Nikkor Z 2.8/70-180 mm narrowly achieves the super seal.

With the Nikkor 2 2.8/70-180 mm I, Nikon is now bringing out an inexpensive and at the same time fast telephoto zoom for 1400 euros. The Nikkor Z 2.8/70-200 mm VR S, available since 2020, costs almost twice as much at just under 2500 euros, offers only 20 mm more focal length, but is equipped with an image stabiliser...

Those who work with full-frame cameras in the upper mid-range, which includes the Nikon Z 6ll used in the test, get a wide focal length range thanks to the Nikkor Z 70-180mm f/2.8 and in addition to the other zoom lenses in the range. This is even available at a budget price.