Nikon AF-S 200-500mm F5.6 E ED VR vs Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F4 G ED VR II

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S 200-500mm F5.6 E ED VR and Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F4 G ED VR II .

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Product
Nikon AF-S 200-500mm F5.6 E ED VR
Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F4 G ED VR II
Name Nikon AF-S 200-500mm F5.6 E ED VR Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F4 G ED VR II
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 200-500mm F5.6 E ED VR Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm F4 G ED VR II
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU 20058
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S 200-500mm F5.6 E ED VR
Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F4 G ED VR II
Release Year 2015 2010
Release Date 2015-08-04
MSRP 1399 USD 1299 USD
Last known price 1056 USD 0 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S 200-500mm F5.6 E ED VR
Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F4 G ED VR II
Lens Type Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S 200-500mm F5.6 E ED VR
Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F4 G ED VR II
Mount Nikon F Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon AF-S 200-500mm F5.6 E ED VR
Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F4 G ED VR II
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Ring-Type Ultrasonic No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 220 cm 45 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,22 4,2
Aperture
Nikon AF-S 200-500mm F5.6 E ED VR
Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F4 G ED VR II
Maximum Aperture F5,6 F4
Diaphragm Blades 9 No information
Optics
Nikon AF-S 200-500mm F5.6 E ED VR
Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F4 G ED VR II
Construction 19 elements  /  12 groups 17 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 3 ED elements No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S 200-500mm F5.6 E ED VR
Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F4 G ED VR II
Focal Length 200-500 mm 24-120 mm
Zoom Range 300 mm 96 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
VR
Yes
VR II
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 4.5 stops N/A
Physical
Nikon AF-S 200-500mm F5.6 E ED VR
Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F4 G ED VR II
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 108 mm 84 mm
Length 268 mm 103 mm
Weight 2300 gr 710 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S 200-500mm F5.6 E ED VR
Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F4 G ED VR II
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 95 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-71 HB-53
Tripod Collar Included N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other Supplied accessories:
LC-95 95 mm Snap-on Front Lens Cap
HB-71 Bayonet Hood
LF-4 Rear Lens Cap
CL-1434 Semi-soft Case