Nikon
NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S
Nikon Z Mount
Built-in 1.4× teleconverter (560mm F4) super-telephoto with S-line optics and VR.
$13,999
Launch priceReleased Apr 2022
Nikon
NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S
Nikon Z Mount
NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S — 70–200mm f/2.8 for Nikon Z, a popular choice in the nikon lineup.
$2,599
Launch priceReleased Oct 2020
NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S is 1.5 years newer.
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Wins
NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S
Wins
NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BNIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S has lower Min focus distance (38 cm vs 250 cm)
- BNIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S has lower Weight (1360 g vs 2950 g)
- BNIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S has lower Diameter (81 mm vs 104 mm)
- BNIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S has higher Max magnification (0.25 × vs 0.2 ×)
- BNIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S has lower Length (240 mm vs 276 mm)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this lens size diff to shareNIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S
⌀104 × 276 mm
2950 g (6.50 lb / 104.06 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S
⌀81 × 240 mm
1360 g (3.00 lb / 47.97 oz)
NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S is 36mm longer and 23mm wider than NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S.
NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S is 1590 g heavier than NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S.
Diameter (⌀) is the maximum barrel width; length is measured from the mount to the front of the lens.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose the NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 2 ED, 1 Fluorite, 1 SR
- ✓
OIS effectiveness
5.5 stops vs 5 stops — higher is better
Reasons to choose the NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S
- ✓
Special elements
Adds Aspherical
- ✓
Min focus distance
38 cm vs 250 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Weight
1360 g vs 2950 g — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
81 mm vs 104 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Length
240 mm vs 276 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Max magnification
0.25 × vs 0.2 × — higher is better
Shared specifications
Max aperture (Wide)
Both f/2.8
Max aperture (Tele)
Both f/2.8
Internal focus
Both support internal focus
Optical stabilization
Both support optical stabilization
Weather sealing
Both support weather sealing
Control ring
Both support control ring
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S
Pros
- ✓Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
- ✓Built-in optical image stabilization
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
Cons
- –Premium price point
- –Relatively heavy for extended handheld use
NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S
Pros
- ✓Versatile zoom range covers multiple focal lengths in one lens
- ✓Built-in optical image stabilization
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
Cons
- –Premium price point
- –Relatively heavy for extended handheld use
Decided which one is right for you?
Compare live prices for the NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S and NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S at major authorized retailers.
Nikon NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.