Nikon NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II

Key Differences

  • Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II has a better min focus distance (50 cm vs 270 cm).
  • Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II has a better price (msrp) ($2,999 vs $13,999).
  • Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II has a better weight (1250g (2.76 lb) vs 3440g (7.58 lb)).
  • Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II has a better length (206mm vs 368mm).
  • Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II has a better max magnification (0.25x vs 0.16x).
Product
Optical Design
Focal Length400mm70-200mm
Lens TypePrimeZoom
Optical Elements
Optical Groups
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/2.8f/2.8
Minimum Aperturef/22f/22
Aperture Blades99
Rounded ApertureYesYes
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageFull-FrameFull-Frame
Lens MountNikon ZNikon Z
Angle of View
35mm Equivalent
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorMulti-focus SteppingMulti-focus Stepping
Focus LimiterYesYes
AF/MF SwitchYesYes
Min Focus Distance270 cm50 cm
Max Magnification0.16x0.25x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationYesYes
Aperture RingNoNo
Declickable ApertureNoNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoYes
General
Price (MSRP)$13,999$2,999
Filter Size40mm77mm
Diameter155mm89mm
Length368mm206mm
Weight3440g (7.58 lb)1250g (2.76 lb)
Weather SealedYesYes
Tripod CollarYesYes