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

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

Nikon
66 Overall Score
vs
Brightin Star 35mm F0.95 APS-C Manual Focus Prime 35mm

Brightin Star 35mm F0.95 APS-C Manual Focus Prime 35mm

Brightin Star
55 Overall Score

Scores

Landscape
Nikon
70
Brightin Star
22
Portrait
Nikon
44
Brightin Star
68
Budget
Nikon
67
Brightin Star
50
Wildlife Sports
Nikon
62
Brightin Star
32
Professional
Nikon
62
Brightin Star
38
Video Cinema
Nikon
61
Brightin Star
44
Macro
Nikon
55
Brightin Star
60
Travel
Nikon
59
Brightin Star
23
Street
Nikon
50
Brightin Star
49

Specifications

Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S 200mmBrightin Star 35mm F0.95 APS-C Manual Focus Prime 35mm
Optics
Typezoom—
Focal Length Min70 mm35 mm
Focal Length Max200 mm35 mm
Elements22—
Groups18—
Aspherical Elements2★—
ED Elements6★—
CoatingAnti-reflective coating—
Aperture
Max Aperturef/22f/0.95
Min Aperturef/2.8—
Constant✓★—
Diaphragm Blades9★—
Build
MountNikon ZNikon Z
Formatfull-frame★—
Weather Sealed✓★—
Weight1.43 kg★—
Filter Thread77 mm—
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeSilent Wave Motor—
Stabilization✓★—
Stabilization Stops4 stops★—
Focus
Min Focus Distance1.10 m35 mm★
Max Magnification0.21x★—

Pros & Cons

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

  • Strong optical (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
  • Strong versatility (79th percentile)
  • Below average build (19th percentile)19th %ile
  • Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
  • Below average bokeh (23rd percentile)
  • Below average macro (31st percentile)

Brightin Star 35mm F0.95 APS-C Manual Focus Prime 35mm

  • Strong aperture (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong bokeh (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong macro (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Below average optical (20th percentile)20th %ile
  • Below average social proof (25th percentile)
  • Below average build (32nd percentile)
  • Below average versatility (34th percentile)

Pricing

Brightin Star 35mm F0.95 APS-C Manual Focus Prime 35mm is CA$2,464 cheaper (10.9x less).

Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S 200mm0.024score per dollar
vs
Brightin Star 35mm F0.95 APS-C Manual Focus Prime 35mm0.219score per dollar

Brightin Star 35mm F0.95 APS-C Manual Focus Prime 35mm offers 9.1x better value for money

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

B&H Photo
CA$2,714
Amazon.ca
CA$3,080

Brightin Star 35mm F0.95 APS-C Manual Focus Prime 35mm

Amazon.ca
CA$250

Verdict

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

Scores 66 overall, wins 6 of 9 usage categories and 10 of 22 specs.

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

BudgetTravelLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports

Brightin Star 35mm F0.95 APS-C Manual Focus Prime 35mm Better at:

MacroPortrait

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