Nikon Nikkor Z 24-200mm F4-6.3 VR vs Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6 Zoom Shift CF
Both are Nikon Z lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Nikon Nikkor Z 24-200mm F4-6.3 VR if
- You need 1 stop more light for low light or background blur (f/4 vs f/5.6)
- You need more reach: 200mm vs 24mm at the long end
- You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6 Zoom Shift CF does not
- You shoot full frame: the Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6 Zoom Shift CF is made for APS-C
- Our notes say it suits: Travel, single-lens use, casual video
Pick the Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6 Zoom Shift CF if
- You want a wider view: 12mm vs 24mm at the wide end
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.4× vs 0.29× maximum magnification
Spec differences
15 differences| Nikon Nikkor Z 24-200mm F4-6.3 VR | Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6 Zoom Shift CF | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Nikon
|
Laowa
|
| Type |
Zoom
|
Wide Zoom
|
| Format |
Full frame
|
APS-C
|
| Focal length |
24-200mm
|
12-24mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/4
1 stop faster
|
f/5.6
|
| Weight |
570 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
114 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
76.5 mm
|
not listed
|
| Filter thread |
67 mm
|
not listed
|
| Min focus distance |
0.5 m
|
not listed
|
| Max magnification |
0.29×
|
0.4×
larger
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
9
|
| Optical design |
19 elements / 15 groups
|
15 elements / 11 groups
|
| Image stabilization |
Yes
stabilized
|
No
|
| Released |
2020
|
not listed
|
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- Mount
- Nikon Z both
Our notes
Nikon Nikkor Z 24-200mm F4-6.3 VR
A superzoom for Nikon Z full-frame cameras with vibration reduction and a retractable barrel.
Pros
- Wide zoom range
- Compact for the range (570 g)
- Vibration reduction
Cons
- Variable aperture
- Not as sharp as S-Line zooms
Our notes
Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6 Zoom Shift CF
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