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NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct

Nikon Z Mount

NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct — 58mm f/0.95 for Nikon Z, a popular choice in the nikon lineup.

$7,999

Launch price

Released Oct 2019

vs

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 price

Released Oct 2020

NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S is 11 months newer.

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Wins

2categories

NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct

PortraitSports & Action

Wins

3categories

NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S

Sports & ActionVideo & Hybrid

3 categories tied

TL;DR — Key differences

NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct wins 2 categories·NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S wins 3 categories
  • BNIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S has higher OIS effectiveness (5 stops vs 0 stops)
  • ANIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/0.95 vs f/2.8)
  • ANIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/0.95 vs f/2.8)
  • BNIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S has lower Weight (1360 g vs 1600 g)
  • BNIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S has lower Length (240 mm vs 274 mm)

Key specs at a glance

NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S NoctNIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S
Focal Length58 mm70-200 mm
Max Aperturef/0.95f/2.8
MountNikon ZNikon Z
CoverageFull FrameFull Frame
StabilizationNo5 stops
Weight1600 g1360 g
Min Focus38 cm38 cm
Filter Size77 mm77 mm

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use caseNIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S NoctNIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S
Portrait
9.0Excellent
7.5Good
Sports & Action
6.5Good
9.5Excellent
Video & Hybrid
4.5Fair
9.0Excellent
Landscape
4.0Fair
3.0Limited
Travel
2.0Limited
4.0Fair
Wildlife
3.0Limited
5.5Fair
Macro & Close-up
2.0Limited
3.5Limited

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose the NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct

  • Max aperture (Wide)

    f/0.95 vs f/2.8 — lower is better

  • Max aperture (Tele)

    f/0.95 vs f/2.8 — lower is better

  • Special elements

    Adds ED

Reasons to choose the NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S

  • OIS effectiveness

    5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better

  • Optical stabilization

    Only NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S supports it

  • Weight

    1360 g vs 1600 g — lower is better

  • Length

    240 mm vs 274 mm — lower is better

Shared specifications

Min focus distance

Both 38 cm

Max magnification

Both 0.25 ×

Internal focus

Both support internal focus

Diameter

Both 81 mm

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 58mm f/0.95 S Noct

Pros

  • Bright f/0.95 aperture for low light and subject separation
  • Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
  • Native Nikon Z mount compatibility

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 58mm f/0.95 S Noct and NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S at major authorized retailers.

Nikon NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct

Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S

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Full specifications

= category winner

NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct
NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S
Focal length (Min)
58 mm
70 mm
Focal length (Max)
58 mm
200 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/0.95+3.1 stops wider
f/2.8
Max aperture (Tele)
f/0.95+3.1 stops wider
f/2.8
Elements
14
23
Groups
11
17
Special elements
Aspherical, ED
Aspherical
NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct
NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S
Min focus distance
38 cm
38 cm
Max magnification
0.25 ×
0.25 ×
Autofocus motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct
NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S
Optical stabilization
No
Yes
OIS effectiveness
0 stops
5 stops
NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct
NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S
Weight
1600 g
1360 g−240 g less
Length
274 mm
240 mm−34 mm less
Diameter
81 mm
81 mm
Filter thread size
77 mm
77 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
11
9
NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct
NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S
Lens mount
Nikon Z
Nikon Z
Format coverage
Full Frame
Full Frame

Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.