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Nikon NIKKOR Z 70–200mm f/2.8 VR S II vs Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR

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NikonNIKKOR Z 70–200mm f/2.8 VR S IINikonNIKKOR Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2026November 2021
Optics
Lens typeZoomZoom
Focal length70–200 mm18–140 mm
Maximum aperturef/2.8f/3.5–6.3
Minimum aperturef/22f/22–40
Optical construction18 elements in 16 groups; internal focusingSeventeen elements in thirteen groups
Special elementsOne ED, one Super ED, two aspherical, one aspherical ED, one fluorite and one SR elementTwo ED and two aspherical elements
CoatingsMeso Amorphous Coat and ARNEO Coat; front-element fluorine coating–
Aperture detailf/2.8–22 throughout zoom range–
Diaphragm11 blades with rounded apertureSeven rounded blades
Angle of viewFX 34°20′–12°20′; DX 22°50′–8°DX 76°–11°30′
Mount and compatibility
MountsNikon Z mountNikon Z mount
Image circleFull frameAPS-C
CompatibilityNative Nikon Z mount; full-frame FX image circle, also usable on DX camerasNikon Z DX cameras; Nikon USA gives a 27–210 mm full-frame-equivalent angle of view
Teleconverter supportCompatible with Z TELECONVERTER TC-1.4× and TC-2.0×–
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.38 m0.2 m
Maximum magnification0.3×0.33×
Optical stabilisationYesYes
Autofocus detailSilky Swift VCM multi-focusing driveStepping-motor autofocus
Focus distance detailDistances 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 mmInternal focusing; minimum distances from focal plane 0.2 m at 18 mm, 0.22 m at 24 mm, 0.25 m at 35 mm, 0.3 m at 50 mm, 0.36 m at 70 mm and 0.4 m at 100–140 mm
Magnification detailMaximum 0.3× at 70 mm or 0.25× at 200 mm; no separate AF/MF distinction publishedMaximum reproduction ratio 0.33× at maximum telephoto
Stabilisation detailMaker six-stop claim under CIPA2024 yaw/pitch/roll testing with Z6III, Synchro VR enabled, at telephoto end in Normal mode; support depends on cameraLens-shift VR with voice-coil motors; five-stop CIPA claim on an APS-C camera in NORMAL mode at maximum telephoto
Video features–Nikon describes reduced focus shift while zooming, reduced focus breathing and quiet autofocus
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter77 mm62 mm
Maximum diameter90 mm73 mm
Length208 mm90 mm
Weight998 g315 g
ControlsAF/manual switch, programmable function controls and focus limiter FULL (infinity–0.38 m) or LIMIT (infinity–5 m); control-ring clicking requires compatible camera/firmwareZoom ring and programmable focus/control ring with ISO, aperture and exposure-compensation assignments. Focus mode and VR are selected on the camera; no lens switches, function buttons or display, as Amateur Photographer describes
Zoom designInternal zoom maintains barrel length and balanceBarrel extends while zooming towards 140 mm, as Amateur Photographer illustrates
Filter detail–62 mm screw-on filters, 0.75 mm pitch
Weather resistanceDust and drip resistance is not guaranteed in every situationNikon describes dust and drip protection but does not guarantee it in all conditions. Both reviews report a plastic mount without a sealing gasket; this does not replace Nikon's qualified protection claim
Dimensions detailApproximately 90 mm maximum diameter × 208 mm from mount flangeApproximately 73 × 90 mm; extension from lens mount
Weight detailApproximately 998 g without tripod collar ring or 1180 g with itApproximately 315 g
Tripod mountRemovable collar with Arca-Swiss screw-clamp foot; maker advises against lever clamps. Protective collar cover included.–
Lens hoodHB-119 with filter-adjustment windowOptional HB-101 hood
In the boxLC-77B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-119 hood and CL-C3 lens case; removable tripod collar and protective coverLC-62B front cap and LF-N1 rear cap; rear caps may differ in lens kits
Release detailUS maker states late March 2026; exact earliest retail day or first UK day unconfirmed, so month precision retainedNikon USA gives November 2021 availability; Nikon Japan specifies its regional on-sale date as 26 November 2021

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