Nikon NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S vs Laowa AF 200mm f/2 FF
Both are Nikon Z mount primes for sports & action and telephoto — here's how the specs differ and which to pick. Every spec is from the manufacturer's own catalog.
| Spec | Nikon NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S | Laowa AF 200mm f/2 FF |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 400mm | 200mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/2 |
| Type | prime | prime |
| Coverage | full-frame | full-frame |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Nikon Z |
Which should you buy?
- the Laowa AF 200mm f/2 FF opens wider (f/2) — brighter in low light and more background blur
- the Laowa AF 200mm f/2 FF (200mm) is wider — more in the frame for street and interiors; the Nikon NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S (400mm) is tighter — more reach and compression for portraits
- the Nikon NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S is first-party (Nikon) for guaranteed full autofocus and in-camera corrections; the Laowa AF 200mm f/2 FF is third-party — usually the value pick
Where to buy
Check the Nikon NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S price on Amazon →
Check the Laowa AF 200mm f/2 FF price on Amazon →
FAQ
What's the difference between the Nikon NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S and the Laowa AF 200mm f/2 FF?
The Nikon NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S is 400mm f/2.8 prime, full-frame; the Laowa AF 200mm f/2 FF is 200mm f/2 prime, full-frame. Both fit the Nikon Z mount.
Which is better in low light, the Nikon NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S or the Laowa AF 200mm f/2 FF?
The Laowa AF 200mm f/2 FF — its f/2 maximum aperture lets in more light and gives more background blur than the f/2.8 of the other.
Do the Nikon NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S and Laowa AF 200mm f/2 FF fit the same camera?
Yes — both are Nikon Z mount lenses, so they fit Nikon Z series (Z6/Z7/Z8/Z9 full-frame, Z50/Zfc APS-C).
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