Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR vs Nikon Z 70-200mm F2.8 VR S

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR and Nikon Z 70-200mm F2.8 VR S.

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Product
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Nikon Z 70-200mm F2.8 VR S
Name Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR Nikon Z 70-200mm F2.8 VR S
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR Nikon Nikkor Z 70-200mm F2.8 VR S
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU 20091
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Nikon Z 70-200mm F2.8 VR S
Release Year 2003 2020
Release Date 2020-01-07
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 0 USD 2396 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Nikon Z 70-200mm F2.8 VR S
Lens Type Telephoto Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Nikon Z 70-200mm F2.8 VR S
Mount Nikon F Nikon Z
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Nikon Z 70-200mm F2.8 VR S
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information Stepper Motor
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 150 cm 50 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,2
Aperture
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Nikon Z 70-200mm F2.8 VR S
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information 9
Optics
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Nikon Z 70-200mm F2.8 VR S
Construction 21 elements  /  15 groups 21 elements  /  18 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information ED, SR and aspherical elements + Nano Crystal and ARNEO coatings
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Nikon Z 70-200mm F2.8 VR S
Focal Length 70-200 mm 70-200 mm
Zoom Range 130 mm 130 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
VR
Yes
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A 5 stops
Physical
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Nikon Z 70-200mm F2.8 VR S
Weather Sealing Yes Yes
Diameter 87 mm 89 mm
Length 215 mm 220 mm
Weight 1470 gr 1440 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Nikon Z 70-200mm F2.8 VR S
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-29 HB-92
Tripod Collar Included Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A