The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Fujifilm 55-200mm F3.5-4.8 R LM OIS and the Nikon Z 70-200 F2.8 II 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. Nikon Z 70-200 F2.8 II is the longer of the two lenses at 208mm. The Fujifilm 55-200mm F3.5-4.8 R LM OIS with a length of 118mm, is 90mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon Z 70-200 F2.8 II also has a larger diameter of 90mm compared to the Fujifilm 55-200mm F3.5-4.8 R LM OIS's 75mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Fujifilm 55-200mm F3.5-4.8 R LM OIS and Nikon Z 70-200 F2.8 II to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Fujifilm 55-200mm F3.5-4.8 R LM OIS and the Nikon Z 70-200 F2.8 II Size and Weight 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 55-200mm F3.5-4.8 R LM OIS weighs 580g, which means it is 600g (50%) lighter than the Nikon Z 70-200 F2.8 II which has a weight of 1180g.
Filter Threads
The Fujifilm 55-200mm F3.5-4.8 R LM OIS has a filter size of 62mm whereas the Nikon Z 70-200 F2.8 II has a 77mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 62mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Fujifilm 55-200mm F3.5-4.8 R LM OIS:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon Z 70-200 F2.8 II:
Lens Mounts
The Fujifilm 55-200mm F3.5-4.8 R LM OIS has the Fujifilm X lens mount whereas the Nikon Z 70-200 F2.8 II has the Nikon Z 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 ZR , Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z for the Nikon Z Mount.
Focal Range
Fujifilm 55-200mm F3.5-4.8 R LM OIS has a focal range of 55-200mm and
3.6X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
82.5-300mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Nikon Z 70-200 F2.8 II has a focal range of 70-200mm and 2.9X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 105 - 300mm .
