The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II 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 70-200 F2.8 VR S is the longer of the two lenses at 220mm. The Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II with a length of 197mm, is 23mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon Z 70-200 F2.8 VR S also has a larger diameter of 89mm compared to the Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II's 87mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II 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 Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II 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, 4% (60g) lighter than the Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II's weight of 1500g.
Filter Threads
Both the Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II and the Nikon Z 70-200 F2.8 VR S have the same Filter thread size of 77mm .
Below are links to the 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
The Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II has the Sony Alpha lens mount whereas the Nikon Z 70-200 F2.8 VR S has the Nikon Z lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony A99 II , Sony A68 and Sony A77 II for the Sony Alpha Mount and Nikon ZR , Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z for the Nikon Z Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
70-200mm and the fastest aperture of
F2.8 .
