Comparing the new Nikon Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II lens with the previous version

A specifications comparison between the new Nikon Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II lens (left) and the old version (right) can be found here:

Model	Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II (new)	Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S (old)
Price	$3,197	$2,897
Short Description	New benchmark for professionals. Next-generation NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II lens with faster autofocus, improved focus tracking, and 6.0-stop Vibration Reduction. Approx. 26% lighter than the NIKKOR Z 70–200mm f/2.8 VR S, it empowers you to capture defining moments in sports, wildlife, commercial photography and videography. Compliant with the CIPA 2024 standard. Yaw/Pitch/Roll correction performance measured with the Z6III attached (telephoto end, NORMAL mode).	Go-to telephoto with exceptional speed, versatility and low-light performance.
Mount Type	Nikon Z mount	Nikon Z mount
Focal Length	70-200mm	70-200mm
Zoom Ratio	N/A	2.9x
Maximum Aperture	f/2.8	f/2.8
Minimum Aperture	f/22	f/22
Maximum Angle of View (APS-C size/DX-format)	N/A	22°50′
Minimum Angle of View (APS-C size/DX-format)	FX format: 34° 20′ to 12° 20′ DX format: 22° 50′ to 8°	8°
Maximum Angle of View (Full-frame/FX-format)	N/A	34°20′
Minimum Angle of View (Full-frame/FX-format)	N/A	12°20′
Maximum Reproduction Ratio	0.3 x (70 mm focal length)	0.2x
Lens Elements	18 elements in 16 groups (including 1 ED glass, 1 Super ED glass, 2 aspherical lens, 1 aspherical ED glass, 1 fluorite lens and 1 SR lens elements, elements with Meso Amorphous Coat and ARNEO Coat, and fluorine-coated front lens element)	21
Lens Groups	N/A	18
High Refractive Index Elements	N/A	n/a
Compatible Format(s)	N/A	Full-frame/FX-format & APS-C size/DX-format
VR (Vibration Reduction) Image Stabilization	N/A	Yes Lens shift using voice coil motors (VCMs)
Diaphragm Blades	11 ( rounded diaphragm opening )	9 Rounded diaphragm opening
Distance Information	No	No
Arneo Coat	N/A	Yes
Nano Crystal Coat	N/A	Yes
ED Glass Elements	N/A	6
Fluorite Elements	N/A	1
Super ED Glass Elements	N/A	n/a
Phase Fresnel	N/A	n/a
Aspherical Elements	N/A	2
Aspherical Extra-low Dispersion Glass Elements	N/A	n/a
Fluorine Coat	N/A	Yes
SR (Short-Wavelength Refractive) Elements	N/A	1
Super Integrated Coating	No	No
Autofocus	N/A	Yes
AF Actuator	N/A	STM (stepping motor)
AF-P (Pulse Motor)	N/A	n/a
AF-S (Silent Wave Motor)	No	No
Internal Focusing	Yes	Yes
Minimum Focus Distance	70 mm zoom position: 0.38 m (1.25 ft) 85 mm zoom position: 0.38 m (1.25 ft) 105 mm zoom position: 0.5 m (1.64 ft) 135 mm zoom position: 0.6 m (1.97 ft) 200 mm zoom position: 0.8 m (2.63 ft)	0.5 m (1.64 ft.) at 70mm zoom position 0.63 m (2.07 ft.) at 85mm zoom position 0.68 m (2.23 ft.) at 105mm zoom position 0.80 m (2.62 ft.) at 135mm zoom position 1.0 m (3.28 ft.) at 200mm zoom position
Close Range Correction	N/A	n/a
Focus Mode	N/A	Auto/Manual
Rear Focusing	N/A	n/a
De-Focus Control	N/A	n/a
G-type	N/A	n/a
E-type	N/A	n/a
Filter Size	N/A	77mm
Accepts Filter Type	N/A	Screw-in
Dimensions (D x L) (mm)	Approx. 90 mm x 208 mm	Approx. 89 mm (3.6 in.) x 220 mm (8.7 in.) Distance from camera lens mount flange Based on CIPA guidelines
Weight (g) (body only)*1	Approx. 998 g – without tripod collar ring Approx. 1180 g – with tripod collar ring	Approx. 1360 g (48 oz.) Without the tripod collar Based on CIPA guidelines
Micro	N/A	n/a
Lens Type	N/A	Zoom, Telephoto
Lens Category	N/A	People & Events, Sports, Wildlife, Video
Format	Full-frame/FX-format(35mm)	Full-frame/FX-format
Features	N/A	Arneo Coat, Nano Crystal Coat, Autofocus, VR (Vibration Reduction) Image Stabilization, S-Line
Disabled Add To Cart	No	Yes
Supplied Accessories	LC-77B Lens Cap (front cap), LF-N1 Lens Cap (rear cap), HB-119 Lens Hood, CL-C3 Lens Case	N/A
Autofocus	Yes	N/A