Nikon Nikkor Z 70-200mm F2.8 VR S vs 70-180mm F2.8

Both are Nikon Z telephoto zoom lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.

Nikon · 2020

Nikkor Z 70-200mm F2.8 VR S

f/2.81440 g

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Nikon · 2023

Nikkor Z 70-180mm F2.8

f/2.8795 g

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Pick the 70-200mm F2.8 VR S if

You need more reach: 200mm vs 180mm at the long end
You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the 70-180mm F2.8 does not
Our notes say it suits: Sports, weddings, portraits

Pick the 70-180mm F2.8 if

You want the lighter lens to carry: 645 g lighter (795 g vs 1440 g)
You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.27 m vs 0.5 m
You want bigger close-ups: 0.5× vs 0.2× maximum magnification
You want a compact lens: 151 mm vs 220 mm long
You prefer a newer design: released 2023 vs 2020

Spec differences

10 differences

Specifications that differ between the Nikon Nikkor Z 70-200mm F2.8 VR S and the Nikon Nikkor Z 70-180mm F2.8
	70-200mm F2.8 VR S	70-180mm F2.8
Focal length	70-200mm	70-180mm
Weight	1440 g	795 g lighter
Length	220 mm	151 mm shorter
Diameter	89 mm	83.5 mm slimmer
Filter thread	77 mm	67 mm
Min focus distance	0.5 m	0.27 m closer
Max magnification	0.2×	0.5× larger
Optical design	21 elements / 18 groups	19 elements / 14 groups
Image stabilization	Yes stabilized	No
Released	2020	2023

5 identical specs hidden: brand, mount, type, format, max aperture. Show all

Brand: Nikon both
Mount: Nikon Z both
Type: Telephoto Zoom both
Format: Full frame both
Max aperture: f/2.8 both

Our notes

Nikon Nikkor Z 70-200mm F2.8 VR S

A professional telephoto zoom for Nikon Z full-frame cameras with an internal-zoom design and vibration reduction. Its length stays constant while zooming.