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

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

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Product
Nikon Z 70-200mm F2.8 VR S
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F4 G ED VR
Name Nikon Z 70-200mm F2.8 VR S Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F4 G ED VR
Also known as Nikon Nikkor Z 70-200mm F2.8 VR S Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm F4 G ED VR
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU 20091
Release Date and Price
Nikon Z 70-200mm F2.8 VR S
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F4 G ED VR
Release Year 2020 2012
Release Date 2020-01-07
MSRP N/A 1399 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 70-200mm F4 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 70-200mm F4 G ED VR
Mount Nikon Z Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon Z 70-200mm F2.8 VR S
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F4 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 100 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,2
Aperture
Nikon Z 70-200mm F2.8 VR S
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F4 G ED VR
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F4
Diaphragm Blades 9 No information
Optics
Nikon Z 70-200mm F2.8 VR S
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F4 G ED VR
Construction 21 elements  /  18 groups 20 elements  /  14 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 70-200mm F4 G ED VR
Focal Length 70-200 mm 70-200 mm
Zoom Range 130 mm 130 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 70-200mm F4 G ED VR
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 89 mm 78 mm
Length 220 mm 178 mm
Weight 1440 gr 850 gr
Other
Nikon Z 70-200mm F2.8 VR S
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F4 G ED VR
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 67 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-92 HB-60
Tripod Collar Included Not included
(but available as accessory)
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other A tripod mount can be bought separately ( RT-1 Tripod Collar )