Nikon 70-180/2.8 Real Test Shooting in the Field I Jason Halayko Photography

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11 ай бұрын

I was recently able to rent a Nikon 70-180/2.8 lens for use with my Nikon Z9 and took it with me to the 2023 Yokohama Urban Sports Festival. There I shot everything from skateboarding, flatland BMX, 3X3 basketball, breakdance, freestyle football and Double Dutch.
I used the Nikon 70-180/2.8 lens specifically for the skateboarding, flatland BMX and 3X3 basketball and I was super happy with the results. Great little lens that I recommend for any Nikon Z shooters who cover longer events like these and are looking for a great zoom lens with less weight but still great image quality!
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@avi_g 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing your thoughts!! This is really helpful. Love your work!

@jasonhalaykophotography 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for checking out the video!! Much appreciated!

@Leftyofficial 10 ай бұрын

Just bought this lens for sports videography and so excited to finally work with it. Great video as well! 🔥

@jasonhalaykophotography 10 ай бұрын

For sure, the first couple clips of action I have in the video were shot with this lens. Worked great!

@cameraz99 10 ай бұрын

Nice review, and really good photos! I'm supposed to receive my lens tomorrow (on sale!) and I can't wait to use it.

@jasonhalaykophotography 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for checking out the video and the nice comment!! I hope it arrives safe and sound and you are able to get some great images with it.

@bratsdelight Ай бұрын

Super photos 🎉

@jasonhalaykophotography Ай бұрын

Thank you very much!!!

@davids2720 11 ай бұрын

I have to say, having shot the F mount 2.8 70-200mm FLED lens since it’s release, I couldn’t find any meaningful justification to upgrade to the Z equivalent version. But this lens changes that. I really don’t want the size and weight of a traditional 2.8. I have not been disappointed with any of the Z lenses that I have seen and or, used. Whilst some of the F mount versions are great on Z cameras, most, if not all Z mount lenses far exceed them in optical quality, S line or not. Losing the 20mm at the end of the focal range is far less important than losing just a couple of mm at the wide end on the super wide zoom lenses, which is a biggie for me. So if this lens delivers the way you and others have said, it’s time to swap out my older FLED version. Thanks for the review.

@jasonhalaykophotography 11 ай бұрын

I agree with you 100%! Thanks for checking out my review and good luck with your shooting!!

@larrybrown8738 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video. I recently bought the Z8 and 24-70 2.8 S lens and looking to add the next longer length to my kit. I think the 70-180 2.8 came along at the perfect time to help me with my purchasing decision. I am an armature and want a good kit without breaking the bank. All I have read and seen on video have convinced me that this will be my choice. Keep up the good work.

@jasonhalaykophotography 10 ай бұрын

Cheers!! Glad I could be of service!! Good luck with your shooting and thanks for the nice comment!!

@myketripp3838 10 ай бұрын

Great review. I've had the Z 70-180mm for about 3 weeks now and I have to say, there's a lot to be said for its handling. The reduced weight is great and I've gotten some great pictures and I can see myself taking this lens everywhere. I had the 70-200 (f mount) and loved it ... and thought I'd made a mistake not getting the z 70-200 f2.8. The more I use this z 70-180 more attached I'm becoming to it for its versatility and it does very well with the TC 2.0x. I now think, if I do want to invest in a top-end portrait lens I save for an z 85mm prime. Jason, thanks for this informative review.

@jasonhalaykophotography 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for checking out the video and for your great comment. I’m happy to hear you have been enjoying the lens!! I need to get around to switching out mine as well. So busy these days, haha

@sBepo7 11 ай бұрын

This is the only review I've seen that talks about the right perk of this lens - it's not its price, it is the greatly reduced weight while retaining large aperture and telephoto zoom. And I don't think VR matters if you are using this lens to shoot on the move. The reduced weight will also shave a few stops off your shots. I would take this over any 'optically superior' heavy super telephoto or 2.8 70-200 in most occasions. Walking around with a bag full of glass can be really annoying, you could have this lens around your neck or on a holster and it would be feasible.

@jasonhalaykophotography 11 ай бұрын

Thanks!! I found the weight, and the lens’ center of weight to be super nice. Really considering selling my 70-200 f mount and getting this. For what I do it’s perfect! So happy to hear you liked the video, thanks!!!

@sBepo7 11 ай бұрын

@@jasonhalaykophotography what do you think about lack of "S" badge? I think a lot of people are probably hesitant to pick this up since it won't be as 'premium'. Personally, I just want to know it has decent weather protection - I won't swim with it but I hope light rain can be handled easily.

@jasonhalaykophotography 11 ай бұрын

@@sBepo7 lack of “S” makes no difference to me if it saves my body when I’m shooting with it AAAAALLLLLLLLL day, haha. Should be ok with a little rain I would think. But picking up a cheap rain cover is never a bad idea.

@avi_g 11 ай бұрын

@@jasonhalaykophotographythis is so great to hear. Been waiting for reviews of this lens!

@jasonhalaykophotography 11 ай бұрын

@@avi_g great!! Happy to hear!! Thanks!

@jamesspicewilliams8835 2 ай бұрын

I was hoping this was about 70-180mm Z vs your 70-200mm E. There are a lot of us out there like you hanging on to our older glass because it is economically feasible. Image quality and performance on the Z6ii and Z8 with a FTZ adapted 70-200mm f2.8E vs 70-180mm native is important to me. Might have to rent this lens and try it out for myself. Thanks but I wish you would have gone deeper with your comparison.

@jasonhalaykophotography 2 ай бұрын

Thanks. I think renting and seeing how it works for yourself is a very good idea indeed. I’m still using my old 70-200 as it’s still an amazing lens and one I’m not using EVERY shoot so need to upgrade myself at the moment.

@nickcarneyphotography 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for this review. I'd love the 70-200 2.8 but I just shot a triathlon over the weekend and I can't imagine lugging that thing around, same as you mentioned. I switched between the 24-120 and the 85 1.8, but if I had the 70-180 it would have been the perfect lens and I could have shot with just that. I'll probably pick this up and save the money and weight.

@jasonhalaykophotography 11 ай бұрын

I think this could be a super lens for triathlon shooting. I hope you can pick one up! Good luck!!

@nickcarneyphotography 11 ай бұрын

@@jasonhalaykophotography I’ll also be going mountain gorilla trekking and I’d much rather carry this lens than the 2.8 up into the mountains. Hoping it will serve me well there too. Thanks!

@jasonhalaykophotography 11 ай бұрын

@@nickcarneyphotography that would be amazing!! Send me a link when you can so I can check out the pictures.

@k3n12ock 9 ай бұрын

I have the 28-70 f2.8 and have been pretty happy with it so itd be cool to match it with this

@jasonhalaykophotography 9 ай бұрын

I think that would be a great match for sure.

@gnthr7992 5 ай бұрын

This was indeed a helpful video ... still debating what tele-zoom lens to get for my Zf. I generally do not like big and heavy lenses, as I prefer going more or less "unnoticed" and not attracting too much attention when I am out and about shooting.

@jasonhalaykophotography 5 ай бұрын

thanks!! Sounds like this could be a good option for you then. Good luck with your shooting!

@photographydiscourse1185 10 ай бұрын

Agreed - this is totally about use case. I have the 70-200 2.8 S lens and it is phenomenal. Still, I am tempted by this lens for event work specifically - where I am shooting for long hours and have to lug equipment around all day. I would still use my 70-200 2.8 S lens for just about everything else, but for events, or even just for fun walking around, I could see using this lens. May be picking it up in the future. Thanks for your insights on this, and confirming some of my thoughts on it. -PD

@jasonhalaykophotography 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment and checking out the video!! Happy to hear it was useful.

@mariuszcudny3563 10 ай бұрын

THello and thanks for the great review. I bought the N 70-180 and I'm waiting for the delivery :) On a daily basis, I use the N 24-70 2.8 S and the N 105 1.4. I was looking for a good zoom lens for events, occasionally for a wedding to take a few candid shots, or for traveling. In my backpack, I also carry a DJI mini 2 drone + batteries. I considered buying the Tamron G2 70-200 and the N 70-200 S, but the weight of those large zooms is a bit daunting for me. I do everything to make my backpack as light as possible. Therefore, for my needs and in my opinion, the combination of Z6 II + N 24-70 2.8 + 70-180 2.8 and DJI is perfect. I mainly use the N 105 1.4 for outdoor sessions where I have time to step away from the model, or when I want to showcase a fantastic background blur and the image's depth. Regards.

@jasonhalaykophotography 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the amazing comment and happy to hear you like the video!! I’m all for keeping my bag as light as possible. Used to try and take EVERYTHING all the time and ended up just destroying myself, haha. Live and learn. Good luck with your shooting!

@71co0k 6 ай бұрын

Great review. I shoot mountain bikers in wooded trails. I want subject separation. How would this lens do? (budget is a factor). Thanks.

@jasonhalaykophotography 6 ай бұрын

I think the smaller weight and size of the lens would be a good help for sure when traversing the trails, and it’s 2.8 all the way so zoomed in to 180mm should do pretty good with that. If you are in a budget but still want separation I think this is a good option for you.