Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S vs. AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR lens comparison *UPDATED*

Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S ($2,596.95) vs. AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR ($2,796.95) lens comparison (see also this page):

Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S MTF charts:

AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR MTF charts:

Price
Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S	AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR
$2,596.95	$2,796.95

Focal Length Range
70 –200mm	70 –200mm
Zoom Ratio
2.9x	2.9x
Maximum Aperture
f/2.8	f/2.8
Minimum Aperture
f/22	f/22
Format
FX	FX/35mm
Maximum Angle of View (DX-format)
22°50′	22°50′
Minimum Angle of View (DX-format)
8°	8°
Maximum Angle of View (FX-format)
34°20′	34°20′
Minimum Angle of View (FX-format)
12°20′	12°20′
Maximum Reproduction Ratio
0.2x	0.21x
Lens Elements
21	22
Lens Groups
18	18
Compatible Format(s)
FX DX	FX DX
VR (Vibration Reduction) Image Stabilization
	Yes
Diaphragm Blades
9 Rounded diaphragm opening	9
Nano Crystal Coat
Yes	Yes
ED Glass Elements
6	6
Aspherical Elements
2
Super Integrated Coating
Yes	Yes
AF-S (Silent Wave Motor)
	Yes
Internal Focusing
Yes	Yes
Minimum Focus Distance
1.64 ft. (0.50m.) at 70mm zoom position 2.07 ft. (0.63m.) at 85mm zoom position 2.23 ft. (0.68m.) at 105mm zoom position 2.62 ft. (0.80m.) at 135mm zoom position 3.28 ft. (1.0m.) at 200mm zoom position	3.6 ft.(1.1m)
Focus Mode
Auto/Manual	Auto Manual Manual/Auto
Filter Size
77mm	77mm
Accepts Filter Type
Screw-in	Screw-on
Approx. Dimensions (Diameter x Length)
3.6 in.89mm x 8.7 in.220mm Distance from camera lens mount flange Based on CIPA guidelines	3.4 in.88.5 mmx7.9 in.202.5 mm (distance from camera lens mount flange) Based on CIPA guidelines
Approx. Weight
48 oz.1,360 g Without the tripod collar Based on CIPA guidelines	50.5 oz.1430 g (including tripod collar) Based on CIPA guidelines

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Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S vs. AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR lens comparison UPDATED