The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon Z 70-200 F2.8 II and the Laowa 200mm f2 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 Laowa 200mm f2 with a length of 177mm, is 31mm shorter. On the other hand, the Laowa 200mm f2 has a larger diameter of 118mm compared to the Nikon Z 70-200 F2.8 II's 90mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Nikon Z 70-200 F2.8 II and Laowa 200mm f2 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Nikon Z 70-200 F2.8 II and the Laowa 200mm f2 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 II weighs 1180g, which means it is 600g (33%) lighter than the Laowa 200mm f2 which has a weight of 1780g.
Filter Threads
The Nikon Z 70-200 F2.8 II has a filter size of 77mm whereas the Laowa 200mm f2 has a 105mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Nikon Z 70-200 F2.8 II:
And these are the 105mm filters that we recommend for the Laowa 200mm f2:
Lens Mounts
Both the Nikon Z 70-200 F2.8 II and the Laowa 200mm f2 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 .
Sony E mount.
Focal Range
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 .
On the other hand, the Laowa 200mm f2 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 200mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 300mm .
