Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-180mm f/2.8 vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II
Every published spec side by side, with today's lowest prices for the market you've chosen.
Key differences
- Aperture blades: 11 on the NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II, against 9 on the NIKKOR Z 70-180mm f/2.8.
- Closest focus: 0.27 m on the NIKKOR Z 70-180mm f/2.8, against 0.38 m on the NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II.
- Max magnification: 0.48× on the NIKKOR Z 70-180mm f/2.8, against 0.30× on the NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II.
- Optical stabilisation: Yes on the NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II, against No on the NIKKOR Z 70-180mm f/2.8.
- Internal zoom: Yes on the NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II, against No on the NIKKOR Z 70-180mm f/2.8.
- Weight: 795 g on the NIKKOR Z 70-180mm f/2.8, against 998 g on the NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II.
NIKKOR Z 70-180mm f/2.8 or NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II: which should you buy?
Choose the NIKKOR Z 70-180mm f/2.8 for its closest focus, max magnification and weight.
Choose the NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II for its aperture blades, optical stabilisation and internal zoom.
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| Lowest price today | $1,064 new $583.42 used | $2,849.99 new |
| Optics | ||
| Focal length | 70–180mm | 70–200mm |
| 35mm equivalent | 70–180mm (full frame) | 70–200mm (full frame) |
| Maximum apertureLower f-number lets in more light. A zoom wins only when it is as bright at both ends. | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Made for | Full frame | Full frame |
| Elements / groups | 19 / 14 | 18 / 16 |
| Aperture blades | 9 | 11 (best) |
| Closest focus | 0.27 m (best) | 0.38 m |
| Max magnification | 0.48× (best) | 0.30× |
| Focus & handling | ||
| Autofocus | Yes (STM) | Yes (SSVCM) |
| Optical stabilisation | No | Yes (best) |
| Weather sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Internal zoom | No | Yes (best) |
| Aperture ring | No | No |
| Teleconverter compatible | Yes | Yes |
| Size & weight | ||
| Weight | 795 g (best) | 998 g |
| Diameter × length | 83.5 × 151 mm | 90 × 208 mm |
| Filter thread | 67 mm | 77 mm |
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