The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM 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 FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM II with a length of 200mm, is 20mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon Z 70-200 F2.8 VR S also has a larger diameter of 89mm compared to the Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM II's 88mm diameter.
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Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM II and Nikon Z 70-200 F2.8 VR S to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
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. Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM II weighs 1045g, which means it is 395g (27%) lighter than the Nikon Z 70-200 F2.8 VR S which has a weight of 1440g.
Filter Threads
Both the Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM 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 FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM II has the Sony E 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 A9 III, Sony A7C Mark II and Sony A7CR for the Sony E Mount and Nikon Zf, Nikon Z8 and Nikon Z30 for the Nikon Z Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
70-200mm and the fastest aperture of
F2.8.