NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S vs NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II
Key differences
- —The NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II is 362g lighter (998g vs 1360g).
- —At launch the NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S cost $400 less ($2,600 vs $3,000).
- —For close-ups the NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II reaches 0.30× vs 0.20×.
- Mount
- Nikon Z (FX)
- Nikon Z (FX)
- Focal length
- 70–200mm
- 70–200mm
- Max aperture
- F2.8
- F2.8
- Weight
- 1,360g
- 998g◆
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 89.0 × 220.0mm
- 90.0 × 208.0mm
- Volume
- 1369 cm³
- 1323 cm³◆
- Density
- 0.99 g/cm³
- 0.75 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- ⌀77mm
- ⌀77mm
- Min focus
- 0.50m
- 0.38m◆
- Max magnification
- 0.20×
- 0.30×◆
- Elements / groups
- 21 / 18
- 18 / 16
- Aperture blades
- 9
- 11◆
- Focus drive
- Stepping Motor (STM) x2, Multi-focusing
- Silky Swift VCM (SSVCM), Multi-focusing
- Stabilisation
- Yes
- Yes
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- Yes
- Aperture ring
- —
- —
- Released
- 2020
- 2026
- MSRP (USD)
- $2,600◆
- $3,000
- Sharpness
- 9.4
- 9.5◆
- Bokeh Rendering
- 8.8
- 9.0◆
- Autofocus Speed
- 8.9
- 9.6◆
- Flare Resistance
- 9.0
- 9.1◆
- Build / Sealing
- 9.3
- 9.4◆
- Value / Size
- 7.6◆
- 7.4
Performance overlay
- NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S
- NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II
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