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Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 20mm f/1.8G ED vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 70–200mm f/2.8 VR S II

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NikonAF-S NIKKOR 20mm f/1.8G EDNikonNIKKOR Z 70–200mm f/2.8 VR S II
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2014March 2026
Optics
Lens typePrimeZoom
Focal length20 mm70–200 mm
Maximum aperturef/1.8f/2.8
Minimum aperturef/16f/22
Optical construction13 elements in 11 groups18 elements in 16 groups; internal focusing
Special elementsTwo ED glass elements and two aspherical elementsOne ED, one Super ED, two aspherical, one aspherical ED, one fluorite and one SR element
CoatingsNano Crystal CoatMeso Amorphous Coat and ARNEO Coat; front-element fluorine coating
Aperture detail–f/2.8–22 throughout zoom range
DiaphragmSeven rounded blades11 blades with rounded aperture
Angle of viewFX and 35 mm film 94°; DX 70°FX 34°20′–12°20′; DX 22°50′–8°
Mount and compatibility
MountsNikon F mountNikon Z mount
Image circleFull frameFull frame
CompatibilityNikon F mount; full-frame/FX coverage, also usable on DXNative Nikon Z mount; full-frame FX image circle, also usable on DX cameras
Teleconverter support–Compatible with Z TELECONVERTER TC-1.4× and TC-2.0×
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.2 m0.38 m
Maximum magnification0.23×0.3×
Optical stabilisationNoYes
Autofocus detailRear focusing with Silent Wave Motor; manual focus possible, according to Nikon JapanSilky Swift VCM multi-focusing drive
Focus distance detailMinimum 0.2 m from the focal planeDistances from focal plane; 0.38 m at 70/85 mm, 0.5 m at 105 mm, 0.6 m at 135 mm and 0.8 m at 200 mm
Magnification detailNikon Japan specifies maximum 0.23×; Camera Labs measures 1:4, which is not substituted for the maker valueMaximum 0.3× at 70 mm or 0.25× at 200 mm; no separate AF/MF distinction published
Stabilisation detailNo optical VR, confirmed by both reviewsMaker six-stop claim under CIPA2024 yaw/pitch/roll testing with Z6III, Synchro VR enabled, at telephoto end in Normal mode; support depends on camera
Video featuresCamera Labs observes visible focus breathing and some focus-ring play–
Design
Dust and moisture resistant–Yes
Filter diameter77 mm77 mm
Maximum diameter82.5 mm90 mm
Length80.5 mm208 mm
Weight355 g998 g
ControlsFocus ring, distance window and M/A–M switch; Photography Blog notes depth-of-field markings only at f/16 and no aperture ringAF/manual switch, programmable function controls and focus limiter FULL (infinity–0.38 m) or LIMIT (infinity–5 m); control-ring clicking requires compatible camera/firmware
Zoom design–Internal zoom maintains barrel length and balance
Filter detail77 mm screw-in filters; 0.75 mm thread pitch–
Weather resistanceCamera Labs identifies a rubber gasket at the mount and no further weather sealing; Photography Blog describes the lens as unsealed. A general weather-resistance rating is therefore not assignedDust and drip resistance is not guaranteed in every situation
Dimensions detailApproximately 82.5 mm maximum diameter × 80.5 mm length from the mount, according to Nikon JapanApproximately 90 mm maximum diameter × 208 mm from mount flange
Weight detailApproximately 355 gApproximately 998 g without tripod collar ring or 1180 g with it
Tripod mount–Removable collar with Arca-Swiss screw-clamp foot; maker advises against lever clamps. Protective collar cover included.
Lens hoodHB-72 bayonet hood includedHB-119 with filter-adjustment window
In the boxLC-77 front cap, LF-4 rear cap, HB-72 hood and CL-1015 flexible pouchLC-77B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-119 hood and CL-C3 lens case; removable tripod collar and protective cover
Release detailNikon Japan records first sale on 25 September 2014; the global announcement was issued on 12 SeptemberUS maker states late March 2026; exact earliest retail day or first UK day unconfirmed, so month precision retained

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