Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-180mm f/2.8vsNikon NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II
NIKKOR Z 70-180mm f/2.8
70-180mm / F2.8
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NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II
70-200mm / F2.8
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Which to choose
When the NIKKOR Z 70-180mm f/2.8 suits you better
- Weight203g lighter, so easier to carry
- Close focusFocuses as close as 27cm
When the NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II suits you better
- Zoom rangeCovers 70-200mm in a single lens
- StabilizationHas stabilization
- Weather sealingHas weather sealing
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- NIKKOR Z 70-180mm f/2.8151mm long × 83.5mm diameter
- NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II208mm long × 90mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-180mm f/2.8 | Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 70mm | 70mm | — |
| Focal length (tele) | 180mm | 200mm | −20mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F2.8 | F2.8 | — |
| Max aperture (tele) | F2.8 | F2.8 | — |
| Min focus distance | 27cm | 38cm | −0.11m |
| Max magnification | 0.48× | 0.30× | +0.18x |
| Weight | 795g | 998g | −203g |
| Length | 151mm | 208mm | −57mm |
| Diameter | 83.5mm | 90mm | −6.5mm |
| Filter size | 67mm | 77mm | −10mm |
| Released | 2023 | 2026 | −3year |
| Stabilization | No | Yes | No |
| Weather sealing | No | Yes | No |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as NIKKOR Z 70-180mm f/2.8 relative to NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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NIKKOR Z 70-180mm f/2.8
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NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II
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