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Nikon - NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S vs Voigtländer - Nokton 40mm f/1.2 SE

Last updated Jun 1, 2026 · How Mars Score works

Probe A

Nikon

NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S

71.3/ 100B

Optics71· 55%

Build—· 35%

Mount—· 10%

Probe B

Voigtländer

Nokton 40mm f/1.2 SE

54.0/ 100D

Optics54· 55%

Build—· 35%

Mount—· 10%

Quick verdict

Between the NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S and Nokton 40mm f/1.2 SE, the NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S comes out ahead in weather sealed / optical stabilization, while the Nokton 40mm f/1.2 SE wins on weight. Overall, the NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S scores 71.3 and the Nokton 40mm f/1.2 SE scores 54 on our Mars Score.

Buying advice

Which should you buy?

The NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 17.3 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.

Pick the NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S if you care most about weather sealed / optical stabilization. The biggest gaps in its favor are weather sealed, optical stabilization, min focal, among others.

Pick the Nokton 40mm f/1.2 SE if you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. Its strongest claims are weight.

There are no meaningful ties on the headline specs — every popular-comparison metric has a winner.

Bottom line: the NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.

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

▲Has Weather sealed.
▲Has Optical stabilization.
▲Min focal: 70 (vs 40).
▲Max focal: 200 (vs 40).

Why Voigtländer - Nokton 40mm f/1.2 SE wins

▲Weight — 1026.00 g less. 414 vs 1440.

Full readout

Spec comparison

Optics

Spec	Nikon - NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S	Voigtländer - Nokton 40mm f/1.2 SE
Min focal	70 mmlead	40 mm
Max focal	200 mmlead	40 mm
Max aperture	f/2.8	f/1.2
Min aperture	f/22	f/16

Build

Spec	Nikon - NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S	Voigtländer - Nokton 40mm f/1.2 SE
Weight	1440 g	414 glead
Weather sealedⓘ	truelead	false
Optical stabilizationⓘ	truelead	false

Mount

Spec	Nikon - NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S	Voigtländer - Nokton 40mm f/1.2 SE
Lens mount	Nikon Zlead	Sony E

Drill down

Spec-level deep dives

Min focal→Max focal→Max aperture→Min aperture→Weight→Weather sealed→Optical stabilization→Lens mount→

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