Nikon NIKKOR Z 70–200mm f/2.8 VR S II vs Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S

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NIKKOR Z 70–200mm f/2.8 VR S II compared with NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S

	NikonNIKKOR Z 70–200mm f/2.8 VR S II	NikonNIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S
Overview
Released
Released	March 2026	June 2021
Optics
Lens type
Lens type	Zoom	Prime
Focal length
Focal length	70–200 mm	105 mm
Maximum aperture
Maximum aperture	f/2.8	f/2.8
Minimum aperture
Minimum aperture	f/22	f/32
Macro lens
Macro lens	–	Yes
Optical construction
Optical construction	18 elements in 16 groups; internal focusing	16 elements in 11 groups; internal focusing
Special elements
Special elements	One ED, one Super ED, two aspherical, one aspherical ED, one fluorite and one SR element	Three ED elements and one aspherical element
Coatings
Coatings	Meso Amorphous Coat and ARNEO Coat; front-element fluorine coating	Nano Crystal and ARNEO coatings; fluorine-coated front element
Aperture detail
Aperture detail	f/2.8–22 throughout zoom range	f/2.8–32 at infinity; effective f/4.5–51 at the closest focus distance of 0.29 m. Main aperture figures refer to infinity
Diaphragm
Diaphragm	11 blades with rounded aperture	Nine rounded blades
Angle of view
Angle of view	FX 34°20′–12°20′; DX 22°50′–8°	FX 23°10′; DX 15°20′
Mount and compatibility
Mounts
Mounts	Nikon Z mount	Nikon Z mount
Image circle
Image circle	Full frame	Full frame
Compatibility
Compatibility	Native Nikon Z mount; full-frame FX image circle, also usable on DX cameras	Native Nikon Z mount; FX/full-frame image circle, also usable on DX cameras
Teleconverter support
Teleconverter support	Compatible with Z TELECONVERTER TC-1.4× and TC-2.0×	–
Focus and stabilisation
Autofocus
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
Minimum focus distance
Minimum focus distance	0.38 m	0.29 m
Maximum magnification
Maximum magnification	0.3×	1×
Optical stabilisation
Optical stabilisation	Yes	Yes
Autofocus detail
Autofocus detail	Silky Swift VCM multi-focusing drive	Multi-focus stepping-motor system; automatic or manual focusing
Focus distance detail
Focus distance detail	Distances 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	Minimum 0.29 m from focal plane; limiter selects full range or 0.29–0.5 m. Manual focus throw is adjustable; focus direction reversal requires a compatible Nikon Z body released in October 2020 or later
Magnification detail
Magnification detail	Maximum 0.3× at 70 mm or 0.25× at 200 mm; no separate AF/MF distinction published	Maximum 1×, reproducing subjects at life size
Stabilisation detail
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	Lens-shift VR using voice-coil motors; 4.5-stop CIPA claim with an FX camera in Normal mode. Stabilisation becomes less effective at macro distances, as both reviews note; the USA release's generic footnote refers to maximum telephoto although this is a prime
Video features
Video features	–	Quiet autofocus, smooth aperture control and reduced focus breathing
Design
Dust and moisture resistant
Dust and moisture resistant	Yes	Yes
Filter diameter
Filter diameter	77 mm	62 mm
Maximum diameter
Maximum diameter	90 mm	85 mm
Length
Length	208 mm	140 mm
Weight
Weight	998 g	630 g (better)
Controls
Controls	AF/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	Separate manual focus and customisable control rings, L-Fn button, information panel with DISP button, AF/manual switch and focus limiter; Digital Camera World confirms distance, depth-of-field and aperture display
Zoom design
Zoom design	Internal zoom maintains barrel length and balance	Internal focusing keeps lens length unchanged
Filter detail
Filter detail	–	62 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch
Weather resistance
Weather resistance	Dust and drip resistance is not guaranteed in every situation	Sealing around mount and moving parts for dust and drip resistance, not guaranteed in all conditions; fluorine front coating repels water, dirt and dust
Dimensions detail
Dimensions detail	Approximately 90 mm maximum diameter × 208 mm from mount flange	Approximately 85 mm maximum diameter × 140 mm from mount flange
Weight detail
Weight detail	Approximately 998 g without tripod collar ring or 1180 g with it	Approximately 630 g
Tripod mount
Tripod mount	Removable collar with Arca-Swiss screw-clamp foot; maker advises against lever clamps. Protective collar cover included.	–
Lens hood
Lens hood	HB-119 with filter-adjustment window	HB-99 included
In the box
In the box	LC-77B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-119 hood and CL-C3 lens case; removable tripod collar and protective cover	LC-62B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-99 hood and CL-C2 case
Release detail
Release detail	US maker states late March 2026; exact earliest retail day or first UK day unconfirmed, so month precision retained	Nikon USA states late-June 2021 availability; earliest exact retail day and first UK day unconfirmed, so month precision retained