[Official Image Thread] Nikon Z 70-200 VR 2.8 S II
p.1 #1[Official Image Thread] Nikon Z 70-200 VR 2.8 S II
As this is the oldest thread on this. This will be the new official image thread. Looking forward to seeing the photos and reading user feedback
Just for comparisons between the 3 big name 70-200s, the specs/weights are
Weight
Nikon - 2.2lbs/998 g
Canon - 2.4 lb / 1110 g
Sony - 2.3 lb / 1045 g
Size
Nikon: 3.5 x L: 8.2" / ø: 90 x L: 208 mm
Sony: 3.46 x L: 7.87" / ø: 88 x L: 200 mm
Canon: ø: 3.5 x L: 7.8" / ø: 88.5 x L: 199 mm
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Just for comparisons between the 3 big name 70-200s, the specs/weights are
Weight
Nikon - 2.2lbs/998 g
Canon - 2.4 lb / 1110 g
Sony - 2.3 lb / 1045 g
Size
Nikon: 3.5 x L: 8.2" / ø: 90 x L: 208 mm
Sony: 3.46 x L: 7.87" / ø: 88 x L: 200 mm
Canon: ø: 3.5 x L: 7.8" / ø: 88.5 x L: 199 mm
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Edited on Feb 25, 2026 at 10:36 PM · View previous versions
Nov 09, 2025 at 02:56 PM
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p.1 #2[Official Image Thread] Nikon Z 70-200 VR 2.8 S II
Don’t need a Mark II of a lens I didn’t need a Mark I of, thankfully 😁
Nov 09, 2025 at 03:01 PM
p.1 #3[Official Image Thread] Nikon Z 70-200 VR 2.8 S II
I have no interest in another f/2.8. Give us something usefully different like a Z 70-200/4 VR S version I.
EBH
EBH
Nov 09, 2025 at 04:05 PM
p.1 #4[Official Image Thread] Nikon Z 70-200 VR 2.8 S II
The 70-200 is one lens I don’t mind adapting to Z. My 70-200e gives me results that I don’t need to improve upon IQ wise.
Nov 09, 2025 at 05:05 PM
p.1 #5[Official Image Thread] Nikon Z 70-200 VR 2.8 S II
EB-1 wrote:
I have no interest in another f/2.8. Give us something usefully different like a Z 70-200/4 VR S version I.
EBH
No imagination! These guys need to relearn how to create new lenses.
I have no interest in another f/2.8. Give us something usefully different like a Z 70-200/4 VR S version I.
EBH
No imagination! These guys need to relearn how to create new lenses.
Nov 09, 2025 at 07:35 PM
p.1 #6[Official Image Thread] Nikon Z 70-200 VR 2.8 S II
My guess would be:
- Simplified optical formula with fewer elements
- Weight reduction from 1.5 kg to 1.2~ kg and improved weight distribution
- Latest coatings
- Reduced minimal focus distance
- Reduced focus breathing
- The new swift VCM motors for even faster AF (although the current one is already very fast) and even less noise for video - probably the exact same part as the 24-70mm f2.8 mkII
- De-clickable control ring
- Focus limiter
- Two fct buttons for landscape and portrait operation
- Next gen VR with better integration with IBIS
- Potentially a switch of the position of the 2 rings (I like the current layout but it seems that I am part of the minority)
- Simplified optical formula with fewer elements
- Weight reduction from 1.5 kg to 1.2~ kg and improved weight distribution
- Latest coatings
- Reduced minimal focus distance
- Reduced focus breathing
- The new swift VCM motors for even faster AF (although the current one is already very fast) and even less noise for video - probably the exact same part as the 24-70mm f2.8 mkII
- De-clickable control ring
- Focus limiter
- Two fct buttons for landscape and portrait operation
- Next gen VR with better integration with IBIS
- Potentially a switch of the position of the 2 rings (I like the current layout but it seems that I am part of the minority)
Nov 09, 2025 at 08:59 PM
p.1 #7[Official Image Thread] Nikon Z 70-200 VR 2.8 S II
The current lens is pretty good, why not something new
Nov 09, 2025 at 09:37 PM
p.1 #8[Official Image Thread] Nikon Z 70-200 VR 2.8 S II
I’m all for a Version II. Both canon and Sony already have theirs. And if you’ve ever used a Sony 70-200 GM II, how light and stupid sharp it is, you’d happy Nikon is kicking out a Version II. What I’m not happy about will be the most likely $3000+ price tag.
msadat wrote:
The current lens is pretty good, why not something new
Nov 09, 2025 at 10:21 PM
p.1 #9[Official Image Thread] Nikon Z 70-200 VR 2.8 S II
Considering how little I use my V1 I may as well sell it before it looses too much value. 
Cheers,
Bernard
Cheers,
Bernard
Nov 09, 2025 at 11:14 PM
p.1 #10[Official Image Thread] Nikon Z 70-200 VR 2.8 S II
The current Nikkor 70-200mm f2.8 is 10% longer and about 30% heavier than the Sony GM II, so that's likely the area where we'll see changes with the mark II. As with the 24-70mm, image quality will likely be simlar, there's not much to improve to begin with..
For most non-professionals the Tamron 70-180mm G2 still makes more sense imo - very good IQ, 865g, less than half the price of the Nikon. At least the weight differential will come down though.
For most non-professionals the Tamron 70-180mm G2 still makes more sense imo - very good IQ, 865g, less than half the price of the Nikon. At least the weight differential will come down though.
Nov 10, 2025 at 03:25 AM
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p.1 #11[Official Image Thread] Nikon Z 70-200 VR 2.8 S II
Nikon Rumors mention 14-24 ? What they want to improve? Make flat front element for 82mm filters ? Old 14-24 mm lens is very good already
New 70-200mm f2.8 ( it will be hard to sell my Version 1 for a good price one new lens exist )
New 70-200mm f2.8 ( it will be hard to sell my Version 1 for a good price one new lens exist )
Nov 10, 2025 at 07:16 AM
p.1 #12[Official Image Thread] Nikon Z 70-200 VR 2.8 S II
I’ve got the current Z 70-200mm f/2.8. It’s a spectacular lens, so a version II would be wasting money unless they come up with something really outstanding over the V one. Agree that a f/4.0 version would be nice.
Nov 10, 2025 at 07:28 AM
p.1 #13[Official Image Thread] Nikon Z 70-200 VR 2.8 S II
The Z lens is the biggest and heaviest of the bunch. A version II following Canon and Sony's lead with size and weight would be nice. Especially hung off the Z9.
Nov 10, 2025 at 01:24 PM
p.1 #14[Official Image Thread] Nikon Z 70-200 VR 2.8 S II
Yeah, echoing what people have said, I'd much rather have a 70-200 f/4 than another 70-200 2.8. People who want a light lens can get the 70-180 (or the new Tamron II version).
That said, it doesn't hurt to have choices, I just think we've been waiting patiently for that f4.
The current 70-200 Z is jaw dropping, optically and mechanically. Could it be lighter? Sure, but I'm not willing to shell out 2800 for it, lol.
That said, it doesn't hurt to have choices, I just think we've been waiting patiently for that f4.
The current 70-200 Z is jaw dropping, optically and mechanically. Could it be lighter? Sure, but I'm not willing to shell out 2800 for it, lol.
Nov 10, 2025 at 01:52 PM
p.1 #15[Official Image Thread] Nikon Z 70-200 VR 2.8 S II
I ended up deciding against upgrading to the new 24-70 2.8 but the 70-200 2.8 I could see doing, the current one is a bear to tote around all day on big jobs.
Nov 11, 2025 at 09:15 AM
p.1 #16[Official Image Thread] Nikon Z 70-200 VR 2.8 S II
My older daughter is just old enough that she’s starting to play team sports. My old f Mount 70-200/4 kept up with the peewee action well enough but the lens is definitely showing its age. I think I’d also prefer an f4 Z lens, even for that use case, but if they can get the size down on the 2.8ii I will be interested.
Nov 11, 2025 at 09:32 AM
p.1 #17[Official Image Thread] Nikon Z 70-200 VR 2.8 S II
Well it wasn’t like that at the beginning. Their collapsing 24-70, 14-24 F4 and their 1.8 primes were light and compact. And they’re still absolutely stellar today, especially that 14-24 F4
David83 wrote:
The Z lens is the biggest and heaviest of the bunch. A version II following Canon and Sony's lead with size and weight would be nice. Especially hung off the Z9.
Nov 11, 2025 at 09:34 AM
p.1 #18[Official Image Thread] Nikon Z 70-200 VR 2.8 S II
I’m sure it’ll be lighter and feature the same VCM for much faster af
v5planet wrote:
My older daughter is just old enough that she’s starting to play team sports. My old f Mount 70-200/4 kept up with the peewee action well enough but the lens is definitely showing its age. I think I’d also prefer an f4 Z lens, even for that use case, but if they can get the size down on the 2.8ii I will be interested.
Nov 11, 2025 at 09:35 AM
p.1 #19[Official Image Thread] Nikon Z 70-200 VR 2.8 S II
bernardl wrote:
My guess would be:
- Simplified optical formula with fewer elements
...
I wonder if more expensive glass elements are necessary for a simplified optical formula.
Voigtlander Apo-Lanthars lenses seem to confirm that it is possible to achieve a simplified formula by using several (I would say “many”) “apo” elements, thus achieving outstanding performance, reduced size/weight, and a higher price.
For example, the (new version) CV Z 50/2 AL has 10 elements in 8 groups, size is 69x64 mm, it weighs 370 g (the previous Z-mount version I own weighs 347 g); it has 5 anomalous partial dispersion elements and 2 double-sided aspherical lenses)
The Nikkor Z 50/1.8 has 12 elements in 9 groups, size is 76x86.5 mm and weighs 415 g; it has 2 ED glass and 2 aspherical lens elements. This suggests an overall lower cost of materials employed in the optical formula (no surprise the Voigt is better
).
I have no idea if this approach would work for an f/2.8 telephoto zoom lens.
My guess would be:
- Simplified optical formula with fewer elements
...
I wonder if more expensive glass elements are necessary for a simplified optical formula.
Voigtlander Apo-Lanthars lenses seem to confirm that it is possible to achieve a simplified formula by using several (I would say “many”) “apo” elements, thus achieving outstanding performance, reduced size/weight, and a higher price.
For example, the (new version) CV Z 50/2 AL has 10 elements in 8 groups, size is 69x64 mm, it weighs 370 g (the previous Z-mount version I own weighs 347 g); it has 5 anomalous partial dispersion elements and 2 double-sided aspherical lenses)
The Nikkor Z 50/1.8 has 12 elements in 9 groups, size is 76x86.5 mm and weighs 415 g; it has 2 ED glass and 2 aspherical lens elements. This suggests an overall lower cost of materials employed in the optical formula (no surprise the Voigt is better
).I have no idea if this approach would work for an f/2.8 telephoto zoom lens.
Nov 11, 2025 at 09:51 AM
p.1 #20[Official Image Thread] Nikon Z 70-200 VR 2.8 S II
Curious on a time frame for release/announcement.
Dec 07, 2025 at 09:43 PM