Lens Details
Laowa
200mm f/2 AF FF (Nikon Z)
$1,999~
MSRP (prices vary)
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Released: October 14, 2025
Who it's for
The Laowa 200mm f/2 AF FF (Nikon Z) is a 200mm f/2 prime lens — a telephoto option. Here's what it's best at and what to keep in mind.
Best for
- ✓Wildlife, sports and distant subjects — reach to 200mm.
- ✓Low light and subject separation — a fast f/2 aperture.
- ✓Outdoor and travel use — a weather-sealed build.
Keep in mind
- !No optical stabilisation — pair it with an IBIS body for sharp handheld telephoto shots.
- !Heavy at 1588g (3.50 lb) — best balanced on larger bodies or a tripod.
200mm
Focal Length
f/2
Max Aperture
Full-Frame
Coverage
−
Stabilized
1588g
Weight
105mm
Filter
Full Specifications
Optical Design
| Focal Length | 200mm |
|---|---|
| Lens Type | Prime |
| Optical Elements | 11 |
| Optical Groups | 9 |
Aperture & Iris
| Maximum Aperture | f/2 |
|---|---|
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 |
| Aperture Blades | 9 |
| Rounded Aperture | Yes |
Coverage & Angle
| Format Coverage | Full-Frame |
|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Nikon Z |
| Angle of View | 12.3° |
| 35mm Equivalent | − |
Focus
| Autofocus | Yes |
|---|---|
| Focus Motor | STM |
| Focus Limiter | Yes |
| AF/MF Switch | Yes |
| Min Focus Distance | 150 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.15x |
Stabilization & Video
| Optical Stabilization | No |
|---|---|
| Aperture Ring | No |
| Declickable Aperture | No |
| Parfocal | No |
| Internal Zoom | No |
General
| Price (MSRP) | $1,999 |
|---|---|
| Filter Size | 105mm |
| Diameter | − |
| Length | − |
| Weight | 1588g (3.50 lb) |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Tripod Collar | Yes |
