Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S 200mm
Sigma Contemporary 15mm f/1.4 DC 15mm
Scores
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S 200mm | Sigma Contemporary 15mm f/1.4 DC 15mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 70 mm | 15 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 200 mm | 15 mm |
| Elements | 22 | 13 |
| Groups | 18 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 6★ | 4 |
| Coating | Anti-reflective coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating, Water and Oil Repellent Coating (front element) |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/1.4 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 1.43 kg | 0.22 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Silent Wave Motor | stepping motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 1.10 m | 385 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.21x | 1:7.9★ |
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)
Sigma Contemporary 15mm f/1.4 DC 15mm
- Strong bokeh (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong aperture (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average social proof (33rd percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Contemporary 15mm f/1.4 DC 15mm offers 3.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.