Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G VR II vs Nikon Z 70-200mm F2.8 VR S

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G VR II and Nikon Z 70-200mm F2.8 VR S.

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Product
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G VR II
Nikon Z 70-200mm F2.8 VR S
Name Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G VR II Nikon Z 70-200mm F2.8 VR S
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G VR II Nikon Nikkor Z 70-200mm F2.8 VR S
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU 20050 20091
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G VR II
Nikon Z 70-200mm F2.8 VR S
Release Year 2015 2020
Release Date 2015-01-06 2020-01-07
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 280 USD 2396 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G VR II
Nikon Z 70-200mm F2.8 VR S
Lens Type Telephoto Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G VR II
Nikon Z 70-200mm F2.8 VR S
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 70-200mm F2.8 VR S
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 0,2
Aperture
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G VR II
Nikon Z 70-200mm F2.8 VR S
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
F2,8
Diaphragm Blades 7 9
Optics
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G VR II
Nikon Z 70-200mm F2.8 VR S
Construction 13 elements  /  9 groups 21 elements  /  18 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 1 ED glass element ED, SR and aspherical elements + Nano Crystal and ARNEO coatings
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G VR II
Nikon Z 70-200mm F2.8 VR S
Focal Length 55-200 mm 70-200 mm
Zoom Range 145 mm 130 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes Yes
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 4 stops 5 stops
Physical
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G VR II
Nikon Z 70-200mm F2.8 VR S
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 71 mm 89 mm
Length 83 mm 220 mm
Weight 300 gr 1440 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G VR II
Nikon Z 70-200mm F2.8 VR S
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 52 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-37 / HB-34 HB-92
Tripod Collar N/A Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A