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 & Events — FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM II (2021): The best 70-200mm f/2.8 ever made — lighter, sharper, and faster than anything before it.
Who should buy what
Quick take: These cameras are closely matched across the key specs below. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S (2022) | FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM II (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,699 | £2,699 |
| Sensor | f/4.5-5.6 (variable max aperture) | Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount) |
| Video | 75cm minimum focus distance | N/A — lens |
| Autofocus | Multi-Focus System — two STM motors for fast, accurate tracking | Dual XD Linear Motor AF — best-in-class tracking |
| Stabilisation | 5.5-stop VR with ARNEO coating (dual stabilisation system) | Optical SteadyShot (OSS) — 5.5 stops with A7 IV IBIS |
| Burst Rate | N/A | N/A |
| Battery Life | N/A | N/A |
| Weight | 1355g | 1045g |
| Dimensions | 98mm diameter × 222mm length | 87.8mm diameter × 200mm 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 S | FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM II |
|---|---|---|
| Wildlife | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports | — | |
| Wedding | — |
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