Laowa 200mm f/2 AF FF (Nikon Z) vs NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S
Key differences
- —The NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S is 233g lighter (1355g vs 1588g).
- —The 200mm f/2 AF FF (Nikon Z) is faster: f/2 vs f/4.5 (≈2.3 stops more light).
- —At launch the 200mm f/2 AF FF (Nikon Z) cost $701 less ($1,999 vs $2,700).
- —For close-ups the NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S reaches 0.38× vs 0.15×.
- Mount
- Nikon Z (FX)
- Nikon Z (FX)
- Focal length
- 200mm
- 100–400mm
- Max aperture
- F2◆
- F4.5–5.6
- Weight
- 1,588g
- 1,355g◆
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 118.0 × 176.8mm
- 98.0 × 222.0mm
- Volume
- 1933 cm³
- 1675 cm³◆
- Density
- 0.82 g/cm³
- 0.81 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- ⌀105mm
- ⌀77mm
- Min focus
- 1.50m
- 0.75m◆
- Max magnification
- 0.15×
- 0.38×◆
- Elements / groups
- 11 / 9
- 25 / 20
- Aperture blades
- 9
- 9
- Focus drive
- STM
- Stepping Motor (STM) x2, Multi-focusing
- Stabilisation
- —
- Yes
- Weather sealed
- —
- Yes
- Aperture ring
- Yes
- —
- Released
- 2025
- 2021
- MSRP (USD)
- $1,999◆
- $2,700
- Sharpness
- 8.7
- 9.0◆
- Bokeh Rendering
- 9.0◆
- 8.3
- Autofocus Speed
- 7.4
- 8.8◆
- Flare Resistance
- 7.5
- 8.7◆
- Build / Sealing
- 8.4
- 9.1◆
- Value / Size
- 8.8◆
- 7.6
Performance overlay
- 200mm f/2 AF FF (Nikon Z)
- NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S
◆ marks the best value in a row. Scores are 0–10 editorial ratings.