Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S IIvsNikon NIKKOR Z DX 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 VR
NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II
70-200mm / F2.8
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NIKKOR Z DX 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 VR
50-250mm / F4.5-6.3
75-375mm equiv.
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Which to choose
When the NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II suits you better
- Brightness1.4 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Close focusFocuses as close as 38cm
- Weather sealingHas weather sealing
When the NIKKOR Z DX 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 VR suits you better
- Weight593g lighter, so easier to carry
- Zoom rangeCovers 50-250mm in a single lens
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 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II208mm long × 90mm diameter
- NIKKOR Z DX 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 VR110mm long × 74mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II | Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 VR | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 70mm | 50mm | +20mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 200mm | 250mm | −50mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F2.8 | F4.5 | 1.4 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F2.8 | F6.3 | 2.3 stops brighter |
| Min aperture | — | F22 | No data |
| Min focus distance | 38cm | 50cm | −0.12m |
| Max magnification | 0.30× | 0.23× | +0.07x |
| Aperture blades | — | 7blades | No data |
| Weight | 998g | 405g | +593g |
| Length | 208mm | 110mm | +98mm |
| Diameter | 90mm | 74mm | +16mm |
| Filter size | 77mm | 62mm | +15mm |
| Released | 2026 | 2019 | +7year |
| Stabilization | Yes | Yes | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | No | Yes |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II relative to NIKKOR Z DX 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 VR.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II
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NIKKOR Z DX 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 VR
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