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Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-300mm F3.5-6.3G ED VR vs Nikon Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II

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Optics
Focal Length
18-300mm
70-200mm
Zoom Ratio
16.7x
2.86x
Max Aperture
f/6.3
f/2.8
Min Aperture
f/3.5
f/22
Elements / Groups
16 / 12
18 / 16
Diaphragm Blades
7
11
Max Magnification
0.32x
0.3x
Special Elements
-
Aspherical, Super ED, and aspherical ED elements
Coatings
-
Meso Amorphous Coat; ARNEO Coat
Focus
Min Focus Dist.
48cm
38cm
Autofocus
AF Motor Type
Ultrasonic
SSVCM (Silky Swift VCM)
Focus Method
internal
internal
Full-time Manual
Distance Scale
Focus Limiter
Physical
Lens Mount
Nikon F
Nikon Z
Weight
550 g
998 g
Dimensions (D x L)
79 x 99 mm
90 x 208 mm
Filter Thread
67 mm
77 mm
Weather Sealing
Hood Supplied
Tripod Collar
Features
Image Stabilization
Zoom Method
Rotary extending
Rotary internal
Power Zoom
Zoom Lock
Aperture Ring
Breathing Correction
Parfocal
Custom Buttons
0
4
Color
Black
Black
General
Launch Price
USD 863
USD 3197
Announce Date
Jan 1, 2014
Feb 24, 2026
Sensor Format
APS-C
Full Frame