Nikon Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II vs Nikon Nikkor Z DX 16-50mm F2.8 VR Review

Optics
Focal Length
70-200mm
16-50mm
Zoom Ratio
2.86x
3.1x
Max Aperture
f/2.8
f/2.8
Min Aperture
f/22
f/22
Elements / Groups
18 / 16
12 / 11
Special Elements
Aspherical, Super ED, and aspherical ED elements
1 ED, 2 aspherical
Coatings
Meso Amorphous Coat; ARNEO Coat
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Diaphragm Blades
11
9
Max Magnification
0.3x
0.24x
Focus
Min Focus Dist.
38cm
15cm
Autofocus
AF Motor Type
SSVCM (Silky Swift VCM)
Stepper motor
Focus Method
internal
internal
Full-time Manual
Distance Scale
Focus Limiter
Physical
Lens Mount
Nikon Z
Nikon Z
Weight
998 g
330 g
Dimensions (D x L)
90 x 208 mm
75 x 88 mm
Filter Thread
77 mm
67 mm
Weather Sealing
Hood Supplied
Tripod Collar
Features
Image Stabilization
Zoom Method
Rotary internal
Rotary (Extending)
Power Zoom
Zoom Lock
Aperture Ring
Breathing Correction
Parfocal
Custom Buttons
4
0
Color
Black
Black
General
Launch Price
USD 3197
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Announce Date
Feb 24, 2026
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Sensor Format
Full Frame
APS-C