Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G VR II vs Nikon Z 24-200mm F4-6.3 VR

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G VR II and Nikon Z 24-200mm F4-6.3 VR.

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Product
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G VR II
Nikon Z 24-200mm F4-6.3 VR
Name Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G VR II Nikon Z 24-200mm F4-6.3 VR
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G VR II Nikon Nikkor Z 24-200mm F4-6.3 VR
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU 20050 20092
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G VR II
Nikon Z 24-200mm F4-6.3 VR
Release Year 2015 2020
Release Date 2015-01-06 2020-02-12
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 280 USD 897 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G VR II
Nikon Z 24-200mm F4-6.3 VR
Lens Type Telephoto Superzoom
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G VR II
Nikon Z 24-200mm F4-6.3 VR
Mount Nikon F Nikon Z
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G VR II
Nikon Z 24-200mm F4-6.3 VR
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Micro-Type Ultrasonic Stepper Motor
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 110 cm 50 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,28
Aperture
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G VR II
Nikon Z 24-200mm F4-6.3 VR
Maximum Aperture F4-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4 at 55 mm
F5,6 at 200 mm
Variable Aperture
F4-6,3
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4 at 24 mm
F6,3 at 200 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades 7 7
Optics
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G VR II
Nikon Z 24-200mm F4-6.3 VR
Construction 13 elements  /  9 groups 19 elements  /  15 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 1 ED glass element ED and aspherical elements + ARNEO and Super Integrated coatings
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G VR II
Nikon Z 24-200mm F4-6.3 VR
Focal Length 55-200 mm 24-200 mm
Zoom Range 145 mm 176 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes Yes
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 4 stops 4.5 stops
Physical
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G VR II
Nikon Z 24-200mm F4-6.3 VR
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 71 mm 77 mm
Length 83 mm 114 mm
Weight 300 gr 570 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G VR II
Nikon Z 24-200mm F4-6.3 VR
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 52 mm 67 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-37 / HB-34 HB-93
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A