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Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 70–200mm f/2.8 VR S II

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NikonNIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VRNikonNIKKOR Z 70–200mm f/2.8 VR S II
Overview
ReleasedJuly 2020March 2026
Optics
Lens typeZoomZoom
Focal length24–200 mm70–200 mm
Maximum aperturef/4–6.3f/2.8
Minimum aperturef/22–36f/22
Optical constructionNineteen elements in fifteen groups18 elements in 16 groups; internal focusing
Special elementsTwo ED elements, one aspherical ED element and two aspherical elementsOne ED, one Super ED, two aspherical, one aspherical ED, one fluorite and one SR element
CoatingsARNEO coat and fluorine-coated front elementMeso Amorphous Coat and ARNEO Coat; front-element fluorine coating
Aperture detailMaximum f/4 at wide end and f/6.3 at telephoto end; minimum f/22–36f/2.8–22 throughout zoom range
DiaphragmSeven rounded blades11 blades with rounded aperture
Angle of viewFX 84°–12°20′; DX 61°–8°FX 34°20′–12°20′; DX 22°50′–8°
Mount and compatibility
MountsNikon Z mountNikon Z mount
Image circleFull frameFull frame
CompatibilityNikon Z mount; FX and DX cameras; DX gives the angle of view of a 36–300 mm zoom on full frameNative 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 distance0.5 m0.38 m
Maximum magnification0.28×0.3×
Optical stabilisationYesYes
Autofocus detailStepping-motor autofocus, as Nikon Japan specifiesSilky Swift VCM multi-focusing drive
Focus distance detailInternal focusing; minimum distances from focal plane 0.5 m at 24 mm, 0.54 m at 35 mm, 0.55 m at 50 mm, 0.58 m at 70 mm, 0.65 m at 105 mm, 0.68 m at 135 mm and 0.7 m at 200 mmDistances 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 detailMaximum reproduction ratio 0.28× at 200 mm, as Nikon Japan specifiesMaximum 0.3× at 70 mm or 0.25× at 200 mm; no separate AF/MF distinction published
Stabilisation detailLens-shift VR using voice-coil motors; Nikon UK claims 4.5 stops under CIPA conditions. Nikon Japan's launch release instead states 5 stops in Normal mode on a full-frame mirrorless body at the longest focal length; regional claims differMaker 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 featuresNikon describes reduced focus breathing and focus shift while zooming, quiet autofocus and smooth aperture changes–
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter67 mm77 mm
Maximum diameter76.5 mm90 mm
Length114 mm208 mm
Weight570 g998 g
ControlsZoom ring, programmable focus/control ring and zoom lock; autofocus/manual selection through the camera. Control ring can adjust aperture, ISO or exposure compensation, as Digital Camera World describesAF/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 designExtending zoom barrel; lock holds the retracted 24 mm position, as Photography Blog describesInternal zoom maintains barrel length and balance
Filter detail67 mm screw-on filters, 0.75 mm pitch–
Weather resistanceNikon describes sealing against dust and moisture; no waterproof rating statedDust and drip resistance is not guaranteed in every situation
Dimensions detailApproximately 76.5 × 114 mm, length measured from camera lens mount flangeApproximately 90 mm maximum diameter × 208 mm from mount flange
Weight detailApproximately 570 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-93 bayonet hood includedHB-119 with filter-adjustment window
In the boxLC-67B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-93 hood and CL-C1 caseLC-77B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-119 hood and CL-C3 lens case; removable tripod collar and protective cover
Release detailNikon Japan gives 3 July 2020 as the on-sale date; initially planned April availability was postponedUS maker states late March 2026; exact earliest retail day or first UK day unconfirmed, so month precision retained

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