Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-180mm f/2.8
Both are Nikon Z mount zooms for telephoto and portrait — here's how the specs differ and which to pick. Every spec is from the manufacturer's own catalog.
| Spec | Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II | Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-180mm f/2.8 |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 70-200mm | 70-180mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Coverage | full-frame | full-frame |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Nikon Z |
Which should you buy?
- the Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II covers 70-200mm and the Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-180mm f/2.8 covers 70-180mm — pick the range that matches what you shoot
Where to buy
Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S IISee price on Amazon
Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-180mm f/2.8See price on Amazon
FAQ
What's the difference between the Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II and the Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-180mm f/2.8?
The Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II is 70-200mm f/2.8 zoom, full-frame; the Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-180mm f/2.8 is 70-180mm f/2.8 zoom, full-frame. Both fit the Nikon Z mount.
Do the Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II and Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-180mm f/2.8 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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