The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Fujifilm XF 200mm F2 R LM OIS WR and the Nikon 200mm f2G ED-IF VR for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Fujifilm XF 200mm F2 R LM OIS WR is the longer of the two lenses at 206mm. The Nikon 200mm f2G ED-IF VR with a length of 203mm, is 3mm shorter. On the other hand, the Nikon 200mm f2G ED-IF VR has a larger diameter of 124mm compared to the Fujifilm XF 200mm F2 R LM OIS WR's 122mm diameter.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Fujifilm XF 200mm F2 R LM OIS WR weighs 2265g, which means it is 635g (21%) lighter than the Nikon 200mm f2G ED-IF VR which has a weight of 2900g.
Filter Threads
The Fujifilm XF 200mm F2 R LM OIS WR has a filter size of 105mm whereas the Nikon 200mm f2G ED-IF VR has a 52mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 105mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Fujifilm XF 200mm F2 R LM OIS WR:
And these are the 52mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon 200mm f2G ED-IF VR:
Lens Mounts
The Fujifilm XF 200mm F2 R LM OIS WR has the Fujifilm X lens mount whereas the Nikon 200mm f2G ED-IF VR has the Nikon F (FX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Fujifilm X-T30 III, Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5 for the Fujifilm X Mount and Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500 for the Nikon F (FX) Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
200mm and the fastest aperture of
F2.
