Great review. I also love the 70-180 for its size and capabilities (and lower price obviously). And I too bring the 14-30 with me. The 'missing' focal length between 30 and 70mm can be covered by bringing a 50mm prime. And pairing the 70-180 with a 1.4 TC, you are basically covering 14-252mm, which is great for such small and light lenses with great quality.
Nice zoom lens from 70mm to 180mm. If i were to shoot wide angle for travel, i'd rather use 108MP Galaxy S21ultra mobile phone, even lighter for my bag :)
Very practical video Can you please tell me what camera bag it is which slings so nicely with your camera and 2 lenses?. I would consider buying it,. Thanks
@@RamaprabhuHaving tried a dozen different camera bags over the years, nothing beats the Lowepro Urban Photo Sling 150. It is no longer manufactured but you can often find them on eBay. I have traveled all over the world with mine. I love how it keeps my camera at the ready and provides a safe platform for lens changes. They also made a Lowepro Urban Photo Sling 250 which is larger. I prefer the smaller 150.
And while you are talking about the 70-200mm Z you are showing obviously photos taken with super-wide-angel lens like the 14-30mm ?! Btw - for me on the comparison-example you showed the Nikon is clearly sharper and separation between the subject and background is also clearly better from the Nikon compared to the Tamron !
Good Review, my Nikkor Z 24-200mm 4.6-6.3 lens broke on hiking trip in NC. I am looking for a replacement. I didn't think the sharpness was great on the 24-200. It was my go to lens for all occasion. The 70-200 S is out of my budget, and I am thinking the 70-180 would meet my needs. What are your thoughts?
Good timing with your question as I am just back from a month-long trip. If this is a lens you will be carrying around a lot, the 70-200 is -- regardless of price -- simply too big and heavy to lug around. I brought it along because it is super sharp but only used it when I was on a river boat, so essentially stationary. The 70-180 is the next best choice PROVIDED you will also be carrying a wide angle lens, or never need one. If you only carry a single lens, maybe wait to see if the widely rumored NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/3.5-6.3 shows up in 2024.
Hello Carl, thanks for the quick respond. I have wide angle lens, Tamron 17-35mm f/2.8-4 F-mount and Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC F-mount. Personally, I think the Sigma perform better than the Tamron, even on D7500. I am curious that the price would be for the Z 28-400 and if it would be APC-S or Full frame lens. I am happy with Z5, and got great when I traded in the D7500. The D750 and/or D7870 was out of my price range. Thanks again.@@CarlPugh
Interesting question. Really comes down to what you shoot. I am often shooting at max zoom on moving objects (e.g. birds, boats, sports) in lower light conditions so I need the zoom and the speed. That equals the 70-180. But if that is not a need for you then the 24-200 +50 would work. The problem with just carrying the 70-180 is the lack of a wide angle option. That's why I travel with the 70-180 + the 16-30.
Great review. I also love the 70-180 for its size and capabilities (and lower price obviously). And I too bring the 14-30 with me. The 'missing' focal length between 30 and 70mm can be covered by bringing a 50mm prime. And pairing the 70-180 with a 1.4 TC, you are basically covering 14-252mm, which is great for such small and light lenses with great quality.
Nice zoom lens from 70mm to 180mm. If i were to shoot wide angle for travel, i'd rather use 108MP Galaxy S21ultra mobile phone, even lighter for my bag :)
Very practical video
Can you please tell me what camera bag it is which slings so nicely with your camera and 2 lenses?.
I would consider buying it,. Thanks
@@RamaprabhuHaving tried a dozen different camera bags over the years, nothing beats the Lowepro Urban Photo Sling 150. It is no longer manufactured but you can often find them on eBay. I have traveled all over the world with mine. I love how it keeps my camera at the ready and provides a safe platform for lens changes. They also made a Lowepro Urban Photo Sling 250 which is larger. I prefer the smaller 150.
Great review and photos! Do you think the lens would work well for airshow stills and video?
Definitely. Just doesn’t cover the wide angle needs, as mentioned.
And while you are talking about the 70-200mm Z you are showing obviously photos taken with super-wide-angel lens like the 14-30mm ?!
Btw - for me on the comparison-example you showed the Nikon is clearly sharper and separation between the subject and background is also clearly better from the Nikon compared to the Tamron !
Yes, I talk briefly about that lens as well.
Good Review, my Nikkor Z 24-200mm 4.6-6.3 lens broke on hiking trip in NC. I am looking for a replacement. I didn't think the sharpness was great on the 24-200. It was my go to lens for all occasion. The 70-200 S is out of my budget, and I am thinking the 70-180 would meet my needs. What are your thoughts?
Good timing with your question as I am just back from a month-long trip. If this is a lens you will be carrying around a lot, the 70-200 is -- regardless of price -- simply too big and heavy to lug around. I brought it along because it is super sharp but only used it when I was on a river boat, so essentially stationary. The 70-180 is the next best choice PROVIDED you will also be carrying a wide angle lens, or never need one. If you only carry a single lens, maybe wait to see if the widely rumored NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/3.5-6.3 shows up in 2024.
Hello Carl, thanks for the quick respond. I have wide angle lens, Tamron 17-35mm f/2.8-4 F-mount and Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC F-mount. Personally, I think the Sigma perform better than the Tamron, even on D7500. I am curious that the price would be for the Z 28-400 and if it would be APC-S or Full frame lens. I am happy with Z5, and got great when I traded in the D7500. The D750 and/or D7870 was out of my price range. Thanks again.@@CarlPugh
Thanks!@@CarlPugh
24-200 f4-6.3 adding with 50 1.8 or single 70-180 2.8 ? Which should you prefer in a budget? Mainly i need it for low light and long zoom so?
Interesting question. Really comes down to what you shoot. I am often shooting at max zoom on moving objects (e.g. birds, boats, sports) in lower light conditions so I need the zoom and the speed. That equals the 70-180. But if that is not a need for you then the 24-200 +50 would work. The problem with just carrying the 70-180 is the lack of a wide angle option. That's why I travel with the 70-180 + the 16-30.
24-200 plenty sharp? lol is the worst Z lens in that catagory, had it twice too... likely will get the 17-180