Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 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 weight (1250g (2.76 lb) vs 1440g (3.17 lb)).
  • Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S has a better price (msrp) ($2,699 vs $2,999).
  • Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II has a better length (206mm vs 220mm).
  • Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II has a better max magnification (0.25x vs 0.2x).
Product
Optical Design
Focal Length70-200mm70-200mm
Lens TypeZoomZoom
Optical Elements21
Optical Groups18
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 View34° – 12°
35mm Equivalent
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorMulti-focus SteppingMulti-focus Stepping
Focus LimiterNoYes
AF/MF SwitchNoYes
Min Focus Distance50 cm50 cm
Max Magnification0.2x0.25x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationYesYes
Aperture RingNoNo
Declickable ApertureNoNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoYes
General
Price (MSRP)$2,699$2,999
Filter Size77mm77mm
Diameter89mm89mm
Length220mm206mm
Weight1440g (3.17 lb)1250g (2.76 lb)
Weather SealedYesYes
Tripod CollarYesYes