NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR Svs NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Nikon NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S Nikon NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S (2022) Starting from £2699 new Best for Wildlife, birding & sports photography View NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S
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Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S (2022) Starting from £2799 new Best for Sports, wildlife & weddings on Nikon Z View NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S

GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?

Wildlife, Birding & Sports Photography — NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S (2022): S-line quality at 400mm with class-leading VR — the natural pairing for the Z8 or Z9 for anyone serious about wildlife or sports.

Sports, Wildlife & Weddings On Nikon Z — NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S (2022): A superb Z-mount telephoto zoom — outstanding at every focal length with class-leading VR.

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Who should buy what

Quick take: The nikkor z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 vr s is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S (2022)NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S (2022)
Price £2,699 £2,799
Sensor f/4.5-5.6 (variable max aperture) Nikon Z mount (full-frame)
Video 75cm minimum focus distance N/A — lens
Autofocus Multi-Focus System — two STM motors for fast, accurate tracking Multi-Focus System — fast tracking, near-silent
Stabilisation 5.5-stop VR with ARNEO coating (dual stabilisation system) Vibration Reduction (VR) — 5.5 stops
Burst Rate N/A N/A
Battery Life N/A N/A
Weight 1355g 1360g
Dimensions 98mm diameter × 222mm length 89mm diameter × 220mm length
Weather Sealed Yes Yes
Viewfinder N/A N/A
Screen N/A N/A
Mount Nikon Z-mount 77mm filter thread
Memory Cards N/A N/A
Connectivity N/A N/A

Suitability by genre

Genre NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR SNIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S
Wildlife
9.0
9.0
Sports & Action
9.0
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Landscape
7.0
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Sports —
9.0
Wedding —
9.0
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