Nikon Z 70-180mm F2.8 vs Nikon AF 180/2.8 D IF-ED

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon Z 70-180mm F2.8 and Nikon AF 180/2.8 D IF-ED .

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Product
Nikon Z 70-180mm F2.8
Nikon AF 180/2.8 D IF-ED
Name Nikon Z 70-180mm F2.8 Nikon AF 180/2.8 D IF-ED
Also known as Nikon Nikkor Z 70-180mm F2.8 Nikon Nikkor AF 180/2.8 D IF-ED
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon Z 70-180mm F2.8
Nikon AF 180/2.8 D IF-ED
Release Year 2023 1994
Release Date 2023-07-21
MSRP N/A N/A
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Lens Type
Nikon Z 70-180mm F2.8
Nikon AF 180/2.8 D IF-ED
Lens Type Telephoto Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon Z 70-180mm F2.8
Nikon AF 180/2.8 D IF-ED
Mount Nikon Z Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon Z 70-180mm F2.8
Nikon AF 180/2.8 D IF-ED
Autofocus (AF) Yes YesNote. See below for further information
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor
Compatible Cameras for Nikon AF 180/2.8 D IF-ED
Motor Type Stepper motor N/A
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 270 cm 150 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,48
Aperture
Nikon Z 70-180mm F2.8
Nikon AF 180/2.8 D IF-ED
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades 9 No information
Optics
Nikon Z 70-180mm F2.8
Nikon AF 180/2.8 D IF-ED
Construction 19 elements  /  14 groups 8 elements  /  6 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 5 ED elements, 1 Super ED, 3 aspherical elements No information
Focal Length
Nikon Z 70-180mm F2.8
Nikon AF 180/2.8 D IF-ED
Focal Length 70-180 mm 180 mm
Zoom Range 110 mm None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Nikon Z 70-180mm F2.8
Nikon AF 180/2.8 D IF-ED
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 84 mm 78 mm
Length 151 mm 144 mm
Weight 795 gr 760 gr
Other
Nikon Z 70-180mm F2.8
Nikon AF 180/2.8 D IF-ED
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 67 mm 72 mm
Lens Hood Included Included (Pull Out/Extendable)
Lens Hood SKU HB-113 N/A
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A