The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Laowa 200mm f2 and the Nikon 200mm f2G ED VR 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 200mm f2G ED VR II is the longer of the two lenses at 204mm. The Laowa 200mm f2 with a length of 177mm, is 27mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon 200mm f2G ED VR II also has a larger diameter of 124mm compared to the Laowa 200mm f2's 118mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Laowa 200mm f2 and Nikon 200mm f2G ED VR II to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Laowa 200mm f2 and the Nikon 200mm f2G ED VR 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. Laowa 200mm f2 weighs 1780g, which means it is 1150g (39%) lighter than the Nikon 200mm f2G ED VR II which has a weight of 2930g.
Filter Threads
The Laowa 200mm f2 has a filter size of 105mm whereas the Nikon 200mm f2G ED VR II 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 Laowa 200mm f2:
And these are the 52mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon 200mm f2G ED VR II:
Lens Mounts
The Laowa 200mm f2 has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Nikon 200mm f2G ED VR II has the Nikon F (FX) lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Nikon ZR , Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z for the Nikon Z 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
F2.0 .
