Nikon z 70 200mm f 2 8 vr s vs nikon z 70 200mm f 2 8 vr s ii?

The main difference I can point to is weight. The Nikon Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II is about a quarter lighter than the first version, and that matters if you'll carry a zoom all day. Otherwise the specs match: same 70-200mm range, f/2.8 maximum aperture, full-frame coverage, stabilisation and autofocus. They also fit the same cameras, from the Z6 and Z8 up to the Z9, plus the APS-C bodies.

If you shoot mostly from a tripod or car, the older Nikon Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S covers the same ground. If you'll be hiking or shooting handheld for hours, I'd pay for the lighter S II. For headshots and tight portraits, the portraits guide explains why this focal range suits the job.

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