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Nikon NIKKOR Z 70–200mm f/2.8 VR S II · Nikon UK lens photograph with protective collar cover

Nikon · NIKKOR

NIKKOR Z 70–200mm f/2.8 VR S II

Released March 2026

A full-frame constant-f/2.8 telephoto zoom with optical stabilisation, internal zooming and a removable tripod collar.

Model history · 2 models, 2020–2026

2020NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S Compare
2026NIKKOR Z 70–200mm f/2.8 VR S II

Mount: Nikon Z mount
Focal length: 70–200 mm
Max aperture: f/2.8
Stabilisation: Yes
Weight: 998 g

What reviewers say

Both praise excellent sharpness, smooth background blur, fast quiet autofocus and improved handling from the weight reduction. Both consider it expensive but a meaningful improvement over the original. ePHOTOzine found strong flare resistance and little visible colour fringing, while noting the hood's filter-window cover opens too easily. TechRadar liked its closer focusing and travel usability, but sees less reason to upgrade for owners who are comfortable with the older lens's weight.

From ephotozine.com and techradar.com

Specifications

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Optics

Lens type: Zoom
Focal length: 70–200 mm
Maximum aperture: f/2.8
Minimum aperture: f/22
Optical construction: 18 elements in 16 groups; internal focusing
Special elements: One ED, one Super ED, two aspherical, one aspherical ED, one fluorite and one SR element
Coatings: Meso Amorphous Coat and ARNEO Coat; front-element fluorine coating
Aperture detail: f/2.8–22 throughout zoom range
Diaphragm: 11 blades with rounded aperture
Angle of view: FX 34°20′–12°20′; DX 22°50′–8°

Mount and compatibility

Mounts: Nikon Z mount
Image circle: Full 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

Autofocus: Yes
Minimum focus distance: 0.38 m
Maximum magnification: 0.3×
Optical stabilisation: Yes
Autofocus detail: Silky Swift VCM multi-focusing drive
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
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

Design

Dust and moisture resistant: Yes
Filter diameter: 77 mm
Maximum diameter: 90 mm
Length: 208 mm
Weight: 998 g
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
Zoom design: Internal zoom maintains barrel length and balance
Weather resistance: Dust and drip resistance is not guaranteed in every situation
Dimensions detail: Approximately 90 mm maximum diameter × 208 mm from mount flange
Weight detail: Approximately 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 hood: HB-119 with filter-adjustment window
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
Release detail: US maker states late March 2026; exact earliest retail day or first UK day unconfirmed, so month precision retained

Pros and cons

Pros

Constant f/2.8 maximum aperture
Internal zoom keeps the barrel length constant
Optical stabilisation and teleconverter support

Cons

No lens-information display
Lens alone weighs approximately 998 g
Arca-Swiss lever clamps are not recommended

Closest rivals

Model	Mount	Focal length	Max aperture	Stabilisation	Weight	Released
NikonNIKKOR Z 70-180mm f/2.8	Nikon Z mount	70–180 mm	f/2.8	No	795 g	Jul 2023
NikonNIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S	Nikon Z mount	70–200 mm	f/2.8	Yes	1,360 g	Aug 2020
NikonNIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ	Nikon Z mount	28–135 mm	f/4	No	1,210 g	Apr 2025

Previous model: NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S.

Sources

Photo: Nikon UK lens photograph with protective collar cover

NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II, alternate angle with tripod-collar cover: nikon.co.uk/globalassets/digizuite/209004-en-z70-200_2.8_vr_s-ii_angle2_protect…
NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II, tripod collar ring angle: nikon.co.uk/globalassets/digizuite/208955-en-z70-200_2.8_vr_s-ii_angle3_tripodc…
NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II, front angle without tripod-collar cover: nikon.co.uk/globalassets/digizuite/209016-en-z70-200_2.8_vr_s-ii_angle1-vF2C04E…
NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II mounted on Nikon Z8, front three-quarter view: nikon.co.uk/globalassets/digizuite/209008-en-z8_z70-200_2.8_vr_s-ii_front34l-v9…
Nikon NIKKOR Z 70–200mm f/2.8 VR S II — 20130-NIKKOR-Z-70-200-2-8-VR-S-II-angle3-tripodcollarring: Nikon official press library, exact supplied photograph 20130-NIKKOR-Z-70-200-2-8-VR-S-II-angle3-tripodcollarring.png
Nikon NIKKOR Z 70–200mm f/2.8 VR S II — 20130-NIKKOR-Z-70-200-2-8-VR-S-II-angle1: Nikon official press library, exact supplied photograph 20130-NIKKOR-Z-70-200-2-8-VR-S-II-angle1.png
Nikon NIKKOR Z 70–200mm f/2.8 VR S II — 20130-NIKKOR-Z-70-200-2-8-VR-S-II-angle1-protectivecover: Nikon official press library, exact supplied photograph 20130-NIKKOR-Z-70-200-2-8-VR-S-II-angle1-protectivecover.png
Nikon NIKKOR Z 70–200mm f/2.8 VR S II — 20130-NIKKOR-Z-70-200-2-8-VR-S-II-angle2-protectivecover: Nikon official press library, exact supplied photograph 20130-NIKKOR-Z-70-200-2-8-VR-S-II-angle2-protectivecover.png
Nikon NIKKOR Z 70–200mm f/2.8 VR S II — 20130-NIKKOR-Z-70-200-2-8-VR-S-II-Z9: Nikon official press library, exact supplied photograph 20130-NIKKOR-Z-70-200-2-8-VR-S-II-Z9.png
Nikon NIKKOR Z 70–200mm f/2.8 VR S II — 20130-NIKKOR-Z-70-200-2-8-VR-S-II-Z8: Nikon official press library, exact supplied photograph 20130-NIKKOR-Z-70-200-2-8-VR-S-II-Z8.png
Nikon NIKKOR Z 70–200mm f/2.8 VR S II — 20130-NIKKOR-Z-70-200-2-8-VR-S-II-tripod-ring: Nikon official press library, exact supplied photograph 20130-NIKKOR-Z-70-200-2-8-VR-S-II-tripod-ring.jpg
Nikon NIKKOR Z 70–200mm f/2.8 VR S II — 20130-NIKKOR-Z-70-200-2-8-VR-S-II-swiss-tripod: Nikon official press library, exact supplied photograph 20130-NIKKOR-Z-70-200-2-8-VR-S-II-swiss-tripod.jpg

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