NIKKOR Z 70-180mm f/2.8 vs NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S
Key differences
- —The NIKKOR Z 70-180mm f/2.8 is 565g lighter (795g vs 1360g).
- —At launch the NIKKOR Z 70-180mm f/2.8 cost $1,350 less ($1,250 vs $2,600).
- —For close-ups the NIKKOR Z 70-180mm f/2.8 reaches 0.48× vs 0.20×.
- Mount
- Nikon Z (FX)
- Nikon Z (FX)
- Focal length
- 70–180mm
- 70–200mm
- Max aperture
- F2.8
- F2.8
- Weight
- 795g◆
- 1,360g
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 83.5 × 151.0mm
- 89.0 × 220.0mm
- Volume
- 827 cm³◆
- 1369 cm³
- Density
- 0.96 g/cm³
- 0.99 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- ⌀67mm
- ⌀77mm
- Min focus
- 0.27m◆
- 0.50m
- Max magnification
- 0.48×◆
- 0.20×
- Elements / groups
- 19 / 14
- 21 / 18
- Aperture blades
- 9
- 9
- Focus drive
- Stepping Motor (STM)
- Stepping Motor (STM) x2, Multi-focusing
- Stabilisation
- —
- Yes
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- Yes
- Aperture ring
- —
- —
- Released
- 2023
- 2020
- MSRP (USD)
- $1,250◆
- $2,600
- Sharpness
- 8.6
- 9.4◆
- Bokeh Rendering
- 8.0
- 8.8◆
- Autofocus Speed
- 8.3
- 8.9◆
- Flare Resistance
- 8.0
- 9.0◆
- Build / Sealing
- 8.0
- 9.3◆
- Value / Size
- 8.7◆
- 7.6
Performance overlay
- NIKKOR Z 70-180mm f/2.8
- NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S
◆ marks the best value in a row. Scores are 0–10 editorial ratings.