Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR

Both are Nikon Z mount zooms for travel and telephoto — here's how the specs differ and which to pick. Every spec is from the manufacturer's own catalog.

Last verified 2026-08-31 · Nikon Z mount · prices change — check the retailer

Spec	Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR	Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR
Focal length	28-400mm	24-200mm
Max aperture	f/4-8	f/4-6.3
Type	zoom	zoom
Coverage	full-frame	full-frame
Mount	Nikon Z	Nikon Z

Which should you buy?

the Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR covers 28-400mm and the Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR covers 24-200mm — pick the range that matches what you shoot

Where to buy

Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR Mirrorless Lens

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Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR Mirrorless Camera Lens JMA710DA

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FAQ

What's the difference between the Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR and the Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR?
The Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR is 28-400mm f/4-8 zoom, full-frame; the Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR is 24-200mm f/4-6.3 zoom, full-frame. Both fit the Nikon Z mount.

Do the Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR and Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR fit the same camera?
Yes — both are Nikon Z mount lenses, so they fit Nikon Z series (Z6/Z7/Z8/Z9 full-frame, Z50/Zfc APS-C).

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