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

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

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