NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR Svs A6700
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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.
All-Round & Video — A6700 (2023): Best-in-class autofocus and 4K/120p video in a compact APS-C body — the standout camera under £1,000.
Who should buy what
A6700 (2023)
- APS-C photographers who want the best Sony autofocus in a compact body
- Video shooters who need 4K/120p and subject tracking in a smaller package
- A6400 or A6600 owners ready for a significant AF and video upgrade
- Photographers who want near-A7 performance without the full-frame price
Quick take: The a6700 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) | A6700 (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,799 | £999 |
| Sensor | Nikon Z mount (full-frame) | 26MP APS-C Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 26.0MP |
| Video | N/A — lens | 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Multi-Focus System — fast tracking, near-silent | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition (human/animal/bird/vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | Vibration Reduction (VR) — 5.5 stops | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 11fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | N/A | ~570 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 1360g | 493g body only |
| Dimensions | 89mm diameter × 220mm length | 122.0 × 69.0 × 75.1mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | N/A | EVF, 2.36M dots |
| Screen | N/A | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | 77mm filter thread | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | N/A | Single SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type A slot |
| Connectivity | N/A | USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S | A6700 |
|---|---|---|
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | ||
| Wedding | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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