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Nikon NIKKOR Z 70–200mm f/2.8 VR S II vs Nikon NIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7

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NikonNIKKOR Z 70–200mm f/2.8 VR S IINikonNIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2026October 2025
Optics
Lens typeZoomPrime
Focal length70–200 mm35 mm
Maximum aperturef/2.8f/1.7
Minimum aperturef/22f/16
Macro lens–Yes
Optical construction18 elements in 16 groups; internal focusingEight elements in seven groups; internal focusing
Special elementsOne ED, one Super ED, two aspherical, one aspherical ED, one fluorite and one SR elementOne aspherical ED element
CoatingsMeso Amorphous Coat and ARNEO Coat; front-element fluorine coating–
Aperture detailf/2.8–22 throughout zoom rangeAt infinity f/1.7–16; at 0.16 m focus distance f/3.2–22
Diaphragm11 blades with rounded apertureNine rounded blades
Angle of viewFX 34°20′–12°20′; DX 22°50′–8°DX 44°; Nikon Canada gives 52.5 mm equivalent angle of view in FX format
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 camerasNative Nikon Z mount; designed for DX/APS-C format
Teleconverter supportCompatible with Z TELECONVERTER TC-1.4× and TC-2.0×–
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.38 m0.16 m
Maximum magnification0.3×0.67×
Optical stabilisationYesNo
Autofocus detailSilky Swift VCM multi-focusing driveStepping motor; automatic or manual focusing
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 mmMinimum 0.16 m measured from the focal plane; UK maker states 7.2 cm working distance from the front of the lens
Magnification detailMaximum 0.3× at 70 mm or 0.25× at 200 mm; no separate AF/MF distinction publishedActual maximum reproduction ratio 0.67×; Nikon describes this as life-size equivalent in 35 mm/FX format, rather than an actual 1× ratio
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 cameraNo 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 resistantYesYes
Filter diameter77 mm52 mm
Maximum diameter90 mm70 mm
Length208 mm72 mm
Weight998 g220 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/firmwareCustomisable control ring for focus, aperture, exposure compensation or ISO; no physical AF/manual switch, as noted by Amateur Photographer
Zoom designInternal zoom maintains barrel length and balanceInternal focusing keeps total length unchanged
Filter detail–52 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch
Weather resistanceDust and drip resistance is not guaranteed in every situationDesigned for dust and drip resistance; resistance is not guaranteed under every condition
Dimensions detailApproximately 90 mm maximum diameter × 208 mm from mount flangeApproximately 70 mm maximum diameter × 72 mm from mount flange
Weight detailApproximately 998 g without tripod collar ring or 1180 g with itApproximately 220 g, lens only
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 HN-43, sold separately
In the boxLC-77B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-119 hood and CL-C3 lens case; removable tripod collar and protective coverLC-52B front cap and LF-N1 rear cap
Release detailUS maker states late March 2026; exact earliest retail day or first UK day unconfirmed, so month precision retainedNikon Canada states late October 2025 availability; earliest exact retail day and first UK day unconfirmed, so month precision retained

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