Nikon AF-S Nikkor 200-500mm F5.6E ED VR Review vs Nikon Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II

Optics
Focal Length
200-500mm
70-200mm
Zoom Ratio
2.5x
2.86x
Max Aperture
f/5.6
f/2.8
Min Aperture
f/32
f/22
Elements / Groups
19 / 12
18 / 16
Special Elements
3 ED elements
Aspherical, Super ED, and aspherical ED elements
Diaphragm Blades
9
11
Max Magnification
0.22x
0.3x
Coatings
-
Meso Amorphous Coat; ARNEO Coat
Focus
Min Focus Dist.
2.2m
38cm
Autofocus
AF Motor Type
Ring-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
2300 g
998 g
Dimensions (D x L)
108 x 268 mm
90 x 208 mm
Filter Thread
95 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
Sensor Format
Full Frame
Full Frame
Launch Price
-
USD 3197
Announce Date
-
Feb 24, 2026