Ultimaxx UM-ZL650W4 650-1300mm
Its 650-1300mm focal range on a Nikon Z mount delivers extreme telephoto reach in a remarkably light 142g body, though the constant f/8 aperture and manual focus demand bright conditions and deliberate technique. The push/pull zoom mechanism and included filter kit add practical value for a lens in this price bracket. This lens is best for Nikon Z shooters needing an affordable, portable option for distant static subjects like wildlife or the moon, where its slow aperture and 4.9m minimum focus distance are less limiting.
Focal length 650-1300mm
Aperture f/8
Mount Nikon Z
Weight 142 g
lens type zoom
34 Overall Score
Price $180
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong versatility (72nd percentile) 72nd
Cons
- Below average macro (14th percentile)
- Below average social proof (17th percentile)
- Below average optical (21st percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 650 |
| Focal Length Max | 1300 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/8 |
| Min Aperture | f/8 |
| Constant | Yes |
Build
| Mount | Nikon Z |
| Weight | 0.1 kg / 0.3 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | Ultimaxx UM-ZL650W4 650-1300mm | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 | Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R2060 | Sigma Art 28mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art | Fujifilm XC XC13-33mm F3.5-6.3f OIS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 650-1300mm | 28-75mm | 16-50mm | 20-60mm | 28mm | 13-33mm |
| Max Aperture | f/8 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/1.4 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Sony E | Nikon Z | L-Mount | Nikon F | Fujifilm X |
| Stabilization | false | false | true | false | false | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | false | true | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 142 | 540 | 135 | 350 | 865 | 132 |
| AF Type | - | VXD | Stepping Motor | stepping motor | HSM | STM |
| Lens Type | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | prime | standard-zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultimaxx UM-ZL650W4 650-1300mm | 53.7 | 50.5 | 90 | 13.6 | 21 | 52.2 | 71.5 | 16.5 | 37.8 |
| Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 Compare | 53.7 | 87.4 | 70.1 | 86.9 | 88.8 | 84.6 | 77.9 | 85.1 | 37.8 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Compare | 87.4 | 75.9 | 92.6 | 44.4 | 73.8 | 77.9 | 82.9 | 76.8 | 95.3 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R2060 Compare | 87.4 | 85.5 | 82.5 | 66.9 | 78.4 | 77.9 | 81.4 | 69 | 37.8 |
| Sigma Art 28mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Compare | 53.7 | 96.9 | 49.7 | 74.6 | 97 | 96.8 | 33.3 | 63.9 | 37.8 |
| Fujifilm XC XC13-33mm F3.5-6.3f OIS Compare | 87.4 | 85.5 | 93 | 48.1 | 78.4 | 77.9 | 77.5 | 3.3 | 93.4 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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