Nikon Nikkor
AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II
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Nikon Nikkor
AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR

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differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II
Wider aperture f/2.8 vs f/4
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 At its widest, the AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II captures slightly more light, 1 f-stop
Better image stabilization Nikon VR II vs Nikon VR
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 Less risk of blur
Better telephoto 200 mm vs 120 mm
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 Around 70% more reach, less perspective distortion
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR
Shorter 103 mm vs 206 mm
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 2x shorter
More zoom 5x vs 2.9x
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 Around 80% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Lighter 0.7 kg vs 1.5 kg
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 2.2x lighter
Cheaper $1,296.95 vs $2,396.95
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 The best price we've seen is $1,100 cheaper (around 50% less)
Better wide angle 24 mm vs 70 mm
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 2.9x better wide angle
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Image stabilization Very good image stabilization Help
AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II:Nikon VR II
AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR:Nikon VR
Fixed aperture Constant aperture lenses Help
The same aperture at all focal lengths
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
Silent and fast
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses

Compared to portrait lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.

LensHero is not aware of any interesting weaknesses shared by these two products.

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Travel lens

$1,047
Max focal length Has a slightly shorter telephoto lens
Zoom range Has much large zoom range
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR vs the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR vs the Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G

Low light lens

$1,649
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Prime lens Is a fixed focal length prime lens
Min focal length Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G vs the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G vs the Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

Sports lens

$1,899
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Image stabilization Worse image stabilization
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM vs the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f

Sports lens

$1,249
Lowest price Cheaper
Image stabilization Worse image stabilization
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II
Nikon Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED

Nikon Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED

Sports lens

$999
Lowest price Cheaper
Length Slightly shorter
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED vs the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f

Sports lens

$799
Lowest price Cheaper
Magnification More magnification
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM

Sports lens

$2,199
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Magnification More magnification
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM vs the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Wide angle lens

$1,149
Zoom range Slightly less zoom
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM vs the Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

Wide angle lens

$1,887
Aperture Wider aperture
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED vs the Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR
Nikon Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF

Nikon Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF

Macro lens

$599
Aperture Wider aperture
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Compare the Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF vs the Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR
Nikon Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Travel lens

$330
Aperture Wider aperture
Lowest price Cheaper
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX vs the Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR
Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Nikon-f

Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$1,299
Aperture Wider aperture
Image stabilization Worse image stabilization
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR

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