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

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

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Product
Nikon Z 70-200mm F2.8 VR S
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED VR
Name Nikon Z 70-200mm F2.8 VR S Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED VR
Also known as Nikon Nikkor Z 70-200mm F2.8 VR S Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED VR
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU 20091
Release Date and Price
Nikon Z 70-200mm F2.8 VR S
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED VR
Release Year 2020 2007
Release Date 2020-01-07
MSRP N/A 249 USD
Last known price 2396 USD 0 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon Z 70-200mm F2.8 VR S
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED VR
Lens Type Telephoto Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon Z 70-200mm F2.8 VR S
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED VR
Mount Nikon Z Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) Yes
Focus
Nikon Z 70-200mm F2.8 VR S
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED VR
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Stepper Motor No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 50 cm 110 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,2
Aperture
Nikon Z 70-200mm F2.8 VR S
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED VR
Maximum Aperture F2,8 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 9 No information
Optics
Nikon Z 70-200mm F2.8 VR S
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED VR
Construction 21 elements  /  18 groups 15 elements  /  11 groups
Special Elements/Coatings ED, SR and aspherical elements + Nano Crystal and ARNEO coatings No information
Focal Length
Nikon Z 70-200mm F2.8 VR S
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED VR
Focal Length 70-200 mm 55-200 mm
Zoom Range 130 mm 145 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes Yes
VR
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 5 stops N/A
Physical
Nikon Z 70-200mm F2.8 VR S
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED VR
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 89 mm 73 mm
Length 220 mm 99 mm
Weight 1440 gr 335 gr
Other
Nikon Z 70-200mm F2.8 VR S
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED VR
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 52 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-92 HB-37
Tripod Collar Included N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A