NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR Svs A6100
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NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S (2022)
Starting from £2799 new
Best for Sports, wildlife & weddings on Nikon Z
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
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.
Beginner, Family, Travel — A6100 (2019): Best autofocus in its class for the price.
Who should buy what
A6100 (2019)
- First-time mirrorless buyers who want solid AF
- Families stepping up from a smartphone
Quick take: The a6100 is the most affordable; only the nikkor z 70-200mm f/2.8 vr s is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S (2022) | A6100 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,799 | £549 |
| Sensor | Nikon Z mount (full-frame) | APS-C Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 24.2MP |
| Video | N/A — lens | 4K 30fps |
| Autofocus | Multi-Focus System — fast tracking, near-silent | 425-point phase-detect, real-time tracking |
| Stabilisation | Vibration Reduction (VR) — 5.5 stops | None |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 11fps |
| Battery Life | N/A | 420 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 1360g | 396g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 89mm diameter × 220mm length | 119.9 × 66.9 × 59.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | N/A | EVF 0.39" 1.44M-dot |
| Screen | N/A | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 921k-dot |
| Mount | 77mm filter thread | Sony E-Mount |
| Memory Cards | N/A | SD UHS-I / Memory Stick |
| Connectivity | N/A | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, Micro USB, Micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S | A6100 |
|---|---|---|
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Wedding | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Casual | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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