NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR vs NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S
Key differences
- —The NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR is 635g lighter (725g vs 1360g).
- —The NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S is faster: f/2.8 vs f/4 (≈1.0 stops more light).
- —At launch the NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR cost $1,300 less ($1,300 vs $2,600).
- —For close-ups the NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR reaches 0.35× vs 0.20×.
- Mount
- Nikon Z (FX)
- Nikon Z (FX)
- Focal length
- 28–400mm
- 70–200mm
- Max aperture
- F4–8
- F2.8◆
- Weight
- 725g◆
- 1,360g
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 84.5 × 141.5mm
- 89.0 × 220.0mm
- Volume
- 794 cm³◆
- 1369 cm³
- Density
- 0.91 g/cm³
- 0.99 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- ⌀77mm
- ⌀77mm
- Min focus
- 0.20m◆
- 0.50m
- Max magnification
- 0.35×◆
- 0.20×
- Elements / groups
- 21 / 15
- 21 / 18
- Aperture blades
- 9
- 9
- Focus drive
- Stepping Motor (STM)
- Stepping Motor (STM) x2, Multi-focusing
- Stabilisation
- Yes
- Yes
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- Yes
- Aperture ring
- —
- —
- Released
- 2024
- 2020
- MSRP (USD)
- $1,300◆
- $2,600
- Sharpness
- 7.4
- 9.4◆
- Bokeh Rendering
- 6.6
- 8.8◆
- Autofocus Speed
- 7.8
- 8.9◆
- Flare Resistance
- 7.6
- 9.0◆
- Build / Sealing
- 7.8
- 9.3◆
- Value / Size
- 8.4◆
- 7.6
Performance overlay
- NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR
- NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S
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