Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 70–200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR vs Nikon NIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| NikonAF-S NIKKOR 70–200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR | NikonNIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | November 2016 | October 2025 |
| Optics | ||
| Lens type | Zoom | Prime |
| Focal length | 70–200 mm | 35 mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.7 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/16 |
| Macro lens | – | Yes |
| Optical construction | 22 elements in 18 groups; internal focusing | Eight elements in seven groups; internal focusing |
| Special elements | Six ED, one fluorite and one high-refractive-index element | One aspherical ED element |
| Coatings | Nano Crystal and Super Integrated coatings; fluorine front coating | – |
| Aperture detail | Constant f/2.8 maximum and f/22 minimum; electromagnetic diaphragm for consistent exposure during high-speed bursts | At infinity f/1.7–16; at 0.16 m focus distance f/3.2–22 |
| Diaphragm | Nine rounded blades | Nine rounded blades |
| Angle of view | FX 34°20′–12°20′; DX 22°50′–8°00′ | DX 44°; Nikon Canada gives 52.5 mm equivalent angle of view in FX format |
| Mount and compatibility | ||
| Mounts | Nikon F mount | Nikon Z mount |
| Image circle | Full frame | APS-C |
| Compatibility | Nikon F mount with full-frame/FX coverage; also usable on DX cameras. Electronic aperture is not supported by some older Nikon DSLRs, as Digital Camera World notes; check the individual camera's support | Native Nikon Z mount; designed for DX/APS-C format |
| Teleconverter support | Nikon lists AF-I/AF-S TC-14E, TC-14E II, TC-14E III, TC-17E II, TC-20E, TC-20E II and TC-20E III as compatible accessories | – |
| Focus and stabilisation | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Minimum focus distance | 1.1 m | 0.16 m |
| Maximum magnification | 0.21× | 0.67× |
| Optical stabilisation | Yes | No |
| Autofocus detail | Silent Wave Motor; internal focusing with automatic and manual-priority override modes | Stepping motor; automatic or manual focusing |
| Focus distance detail | Minimum 1.1 m from focal plane; limiter selects full 1.1 m–infinity or 5 m–infinity | Minimum 0.16 m measured from the focal plane; UK maker states 7.2 cm working distance from the front of the lens |
| Magnification detail | Maximum 0.21× | Actual maximum reproduction ratio 0.67×; Nikon describes this as life-size equivalent in 35 mm/FX format, rather than an actual 1× ratio |
| Stabilisation detail | Four-stop CIPA claim in Normal mode on an FX DSLR at maximum telephoto; Off, Normal and Sport settings. Automatic tripod detection permits VR use with a tripod | No optical VR, as confirmed by both reviews; camera-body stabilisation depends on the body |
| Video features | – | Suppressed focus breathing and quiet focusing; silent control ring |
| Design | ||
| Dust and moisture resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Filter diameter | 77 mm | 52 mm |
| Maximum diameter | 88.5 mm | 70 mm |
| Length | 202.5 mm | 72 mm |
| Weight | 1,430 g | 220 g (better) |
| Controls | Separate zoom and focus rings, four focus-function buttons, focus-distance window, focus mode, range limiter and VR switches. The zoom ring is at the front and focus ring nearer the mount | Customisable control ring for focus, aperture, exposure compensation or ISO; no physical AF/manual switch, as noted by Amateur Photographer |
| Zoom design | Internal zooming, confirmed by Photography Blog | Internal focusing keeps total length unchanged |
| Filter detail | 77 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch | 52 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch |
| Weather resistance | Dust and drip sealing around moving parts; fluorine front coating resists contamination. Not a waterproof rating | Designed for dust and drip resistance; resistance is not guaranteed under every condition |
| Dimensions detail | Approximately 88.5 mm maximum diameter × 202.5 mm from mount flange | Approximately 70 mm maximum diameter × 72 mm from mount flange |
| Weight detail | Approximately 1,430 g according to Nikon's CIPA-based figure | Approximately 220 g, lens only |
| Tripod mount | Tripod collar ring with bearings for changing camera orientation | – |
| Lens hood | HB-78 bayonet hood included | Optional HN-43, sold separately |
| In the box | LC-77 front cap, LF-4 rear cap, HB-78 hood and CL-M2 semi-soft case | LC-52B front cap and LF-N1 rear cap |
| Release detail | Nikon Japan's October announcement gives 11 November 2016 local retail availability. Earliest exact global and UK day unconfirmed, so November precision retained. Photography Blog's occasional f/4G labels and 16–35mm image captions are editorial errors within its exact f/2.8E FL review and are not copied as product specifications | Nikon Canada states late October 2025 availability; earliest exact retail day and first UK day unconfirmed, so month precision retained |
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