Lens Comparison
Nikon NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S
Key Differences
- Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S has a better min focus distance (50 cm vs 250 cm).
- Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S has a better length (220mm vs 354.5mm).
- Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S has a better maximum aperture (f/2.8 vs f/4.5).
- Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S has a better price (msrp) ($2,699 vs $3,299).
- Nikon NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S has a better weight (1340g (2.95 lb) vs 1440g (3.17 lb)).
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 400mm | 70-200mm |
| Lens Type | Prime | Zoom |
| Optical Elements | − | 21 |
| Optical Groups | − | 18 |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/4.5 | f/2.8 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/32 | f/22 |
| Aperture Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Rounded Aperture | Yes | Yes |
| Coverage & Angle | ||
| Format Coverage | Full-Frame | Full-Frame |
| Lens Mount | Nikon Z | Nikon Z |
| Angle of View | − | 34° – 12° |
| 35mm Equivalent | − | − |
| Focus | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Focus Motor | Multi-focus Stepping | Multi-focus Stepping |
| Focus Limiter | Yes | No |
| AF/MF Switch | Yes | No |
| Min Focus Distance | 250 cm | 50 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.17x | 0.2x |
| Stabilization & Video | ||
| Optical Stabilization | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Ring | No | No |
| Declickable Aperture | No | No |
| Parfocal | No | No |
| Internal Zoom | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $3,299 | $2,699 |
| Filter Size | 95mm | 77mm |
| Diameter | 112mm | 89mm |
| Length | 354.5mm | 220mm |
| Weight | 1340g (2.95 lb) | 1440g (3.17 lb) |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Tripod Collar | Yes | Yes |
