Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR
Nikon
90 Overall Score
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Brightin Star AF 85mm f/1.8 85mm
Brightin Star
46 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR
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Brightin Star AF 85mm f/1.8 85mm
95 out of 100 medium confidence 18 reviews
The Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II is widely praised for its exceptional sharpness, fast autofocus, and low-light performance. Users highlight its smooth video stabilization and internal zoom design, though some express concern over the internal stabilizer movement when the lens is off. Overall, it is considered a premium, rewarding upgrade from older models, with most reviewers highly satisfied.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness
- Fast and snappy autofocus
- Great low-light performance
- Smooth video stabilization
- Internal zoom design
Cons
- Internal stabilizer moves when lens is off
- Not parfocal
- Some users find stabilizer noise concerning
Autofocus speed 3
Image quality 6
Low light performance 4
Stabilization 6
Build quality 4
Zoom mechanism 2
Scores
Budget
Wildlife Sports
Travel
Landscape
Professional
Video Cinema
Street
Portrait
Macro
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR | Brightin Star AF 85mm f/1.8 85mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 24 mm | 85 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 200 mm | 85 mm |
| Elements | 19 | 10 |
| Groups | 15 | 7 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | ARNEO and Nano Crystal Coatings | multilayer coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | 4-6.3 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | — |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Nikon Z |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.57 kg★ | 0.82 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | — |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 500 mm★ | — |
| Max Magnification | 0.28x★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR
- Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong versatility (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong optical (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
Brightin Star AF 85mm f/1.8 85mm
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average macro (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average build (22nd percentile)
- Below average bokeh (28th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR
Scores 90 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 22 specs.