NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR vs NIKKOR Z 70-180mm f/2.8
Key differences
- —The NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR is 70g lighter (725g vs 795g).
- —The NIKKOR Z 70-180mm f/2.8 is faster: f/2.8 vs f/4 (≈1.0 stops more light).
- —At launch the NIKKOR Z 70-180mm f/2.8 cost $50 less ($1,250 vs $1,300).
- —For close-ups the NIKKOR Z 70-180mm f/2.8 reaches 0.48× vs 0.35×.
- Mount
- Nikon Z (FX)
- Nikon Z (FX)
- Focal length
- 28–400mm
- 70–180mm
- Max aperture
- F4–8
- F2.8◆
- Weight
- 725g◆
- 795g
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 84.5 × 141.5mm
- 83.5 × 151.0mm
- Volume
- 794 cm³◆
- 827 cm³
- Density
- 0.91 g/cm³
- 0.96 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- ⌀77mm
- ⌀67mm
- Min focus
- 0.20m◆
- 0.27m
- Max magnification
- 0.35×
- 0.48×◆
- Elements / groups
- 21 / 15
- 19 / 14
- Aperture blades
- 9
- 9
- Focus drive
- Stepping Motor (STM)
- Stepping Motor (STM)
- Stabilisation
- Yes
- —
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- Yes
- Aperture ring
- —
- —
- Released
- 2024
- 2023
- MSRP (USD)
- $1,300
- $1,250◆
- Sharpness
- 7.4
- 8.6◆
- Bokeh Rendering
- 6.6
- 8.0◆
- Autofocus Speed
- 7.8
- 8.3◆
- Flare Resistance
- 7.6
- 8.0◆
- Build / Sealing
- 7.8
- 8.0◆
- Value / Size
- 8.4
- 8.7◆
Performance overlay
- NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR
- NIKKOR Z 70-180mm f/2.8
◆ marks the best value in a row. Scores are 0–10 editorial ratings.