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Nikon NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 70–200mm f/2.8 VR S II

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NikonNIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S NoctNikonNIKKOR Z 70–200mm f/2.8 VR S II
Overview
ReleasedOctober 2019March 2026
Optics
Lens typePrimeZoom
Focal length58 mm70–200 mm
Maximum aperturef/0.95f/2.8
Minimum aperturef/16f/22
Optical constructionSeventeen elements in ten groups18 elements in 16 groups; internal focusing
Special elementsFour ED and three aspherical elements, including a large-diameter ground aspherical elementOne ED, one Super ED, two aspherical, one aspherical ED, one fluorite and one SR element
CoatingsNano Crystal Coat, ARNEO Coat and fluorine-coated front elementMeso Amorphous Coat and ARNEO Coat; front-element fluorine coating
Aperture detail–f/2.8–22 throughout zoom range
DiaphragmEleven rounded blades; electromagnetic aperture mechanism11 blades with rounded aperture
Angle of viewFX 40°50′; DX 27°20′FX 34°20′–12°20′; DX 22°50′–8°
Mount and compatibility
MountsNikon Z mountNikon Z mount
Image circleFull frameFull frame
Compatibility–Native 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
AutofocusNoYes
Minimum focus distance0.5 m0.38 m
Maximum magnification–0.3×
Optical stabilisation–Yes
Autofocus detail–Silky Swift VCM multi-focusing drive
Focus distance detailManual front focusing; minimum distance 0.5 m. Digital Camera World describes nearly a full turn of the focus ring between minimum distance and infinityDistances 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 detail–Maximum 0.3× at 70 mm or 0.25× at 200 mm; no separate AF/MF distinction published
Stabilisation detail–Maker 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 silent aperture control through the control ring–
Design
Dust and moisture resistant–Yes
Filter diameter82 mm77 mm
Maximum diameter102 mm90 mm
Length153 mm208 mm
Weight2,000 g998 g
ControlsCustomisable L-Fn button and control ring for aperture or exposure compensation; OLED panel displays aperture, focus distance and depth of fieldAF/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
Weather resistance–Dust and drip resistance is not guaranteed in every situation
Filter detail82 mm screw-on filter, 0.75 mm thread pitch–
Dimensions detailApproximately 102 mm maximum diameter × 153 mm from mount flangeApproximately 90 mm maximum diameter × 208 mm from mount flange
Weight detailApproximately 2000 gApproximately 998 g without tripod collar ring or 1180 g with it
Tripod mountRotating tripod collar, as Digital Camera World describesRemovable collar with Arca-Swiss screw-clamp foot; maker advises against lever clamps. Protective collar cover included.
Lens hoodHN-38 screw-on hood with felt-lined interiorHB-119 with filter-adjustment window
In the boxLC-82B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HN-38 hood and CT-101 heavy-duty trunk caseLC-77B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-119 hood and CL-C3 lens case; removable tripod collar and protective cover
Release detailNikon USA gives 31 October 2019 availability; announced 10 October after the earlier development announcementUS maker states late March 2026; exact earliest retail day or first UK day unconfirmed, so month precision retained

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