NIKKOR Z 70-180mm f/2.8 vs NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II
Key differences
- —The NIKKOR Z 70-180mm f/2.8 is 203g lighter (795g vs 998g).
- —At launch the NIKKOR Z 70-180mm f/2.8 cost $1,750 less ($1,250 vs $3,000).
- —For close-ups the NIKKOR Z 70-180mm f/2.8 reaches 0.48× vs 0.30×.
- Mount
- Nikon Z (FX)
- Nikon Z (FX)
- Focal length
- 70–180mm
- 70–200mm
- Max aperture
- F2.8
- F2.8
- Weight
- 795g◆
- 998g
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 83.5 × 151.0mm
- 90.0 × 208.0mm
- Volume
- 827 cm³◆
- 1323 cm³
- Density
- 0.96 g/cm³
- 0.75 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- ⌀67mm
- ⌀77mm
- Min focus
- 0.27m◆
- 0.38m
- Max magnification
- 0.48×◆
- 0.30×
- Elements / groups
- 19 / 14
- 18 / 16
- Aperture blades
- 9
- 11◆
- Focus drive
- Stepping Motor (STM)
- Silky Swift VCM (SSVCM), Multi-focusing
- Stabilisation
- —
- Yes
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- Yes
- Aperture ring
- —
- —
- Released
- 2023
- 2026
- MSRP (USD)
- $1,250◆
- $3,000
- Sharpness
- 8.6
- 9.5◆
- Bokeh Rendering
- 8.0
- 9.0◆
- Autofocus Speed
- 8.3
- 9.6◆
- Flare Resistance
- 8.0
- 9.1◆
- Build / Sealing
- 8.0
- 9.4◆
- Value / Size
- 8.7◆
- 7.4
Performance overlay
- NIKKOR Z 70-180mm f/2.8
- NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II
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