Nikon NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 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 250 cm).
  • Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II has a better length (206mm vs 354.5mm).
  • Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II has a better maximum aperture (f/2.8 vs f/4.5).
  • Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II has a better price (msrp) ($2,999 vs $3,299).
  • Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II has a better max magnification (0.25x vs 0.17x).
Product
Optical Design
Focal Length400mm70-200mm
Lens TypePrimeZoom
Optical Elements
Optical Groups
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/4.5f/2.8
Minimum Aperturef/32f/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 Distance250 cm50 cm
Max Magnification0.17x0.25x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationYesYes
Aperture RingNoNo
Declickable ApertureNoNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoYes
General
Price (MSRP)$3,299$2,999
Filter Size95mm77mm
Diameter112mm89mm
Length354.5mm206mm
Weight1340g (2.95 lb)1250g (2.76 lb)
Weather SealedYesYes
Tripod CollarYesYes