The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR and the Nikon Z 70-200 F2.8 VR S 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 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR is the longer of the two lenses at 316mm. The Nikon Z 70-200 F2.8 VR S with a length of 220mm, is 96mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR also has a larger diameter of 110mm compared to the Nikon Z 70-200 F2.8 VR S's 89mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Nikon Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR and Nikon Z 70-200 F2.8 VR S to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Nikon Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR and the Nikon Z 70-200 F2.8 VR S 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. Nikon Z 70-200 F2.8 VR S weighs 1440g, 32% (700g) lighter than the Nikon Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR's weight of 2140g.
Filter Threads
The Nikon Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR has a filter size of 95mm whereas the Nikon Z 70-200 F2.8 VR S 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 95mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Nikon Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon Z 70-200 F2.8 VR S:
Lens Mounts
Both the Nikon Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR and the Nikon Z 70-200 F2.8 VR S has the same Nikon Z lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon Z lenses are Nikon ZR , Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z .
Focal Range
Nikon Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR has a focal range of 180-600mm and
3.3X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
270 - 900mm .
On the other hand, the Nikon Z 70-200 F2.8 VR S 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 .
