Nikon Z 70-200 f/2.8 S II vs V1: Worth the Upgrade?

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Nikon just announced the new Nikon Z 70-200 f/2.8 S II, six years after releasing the arguably perfect original version. I had a few hours to take this new lens around Gardens by the Bay to see how it performs in the real world. It's about 300 grams lighter , features lightning-quick autofocus similar to the Nikon 24-70 f/2.8 II , and has a drastically improved minimum focusing distance.
We test out the teleconverter performance on the Z8 , check out the new 11 rounded aperture blades, and I even show you how to remove the new Arca-Swiss tripod collar so the lens drops under 1000 grams. But the big question remains: is the 5% performance bump enough to make you trade in your original version, or is this just for the 5% of sports and wildlife shooters out there? Let's break it down.

Video Chapters:

0:00 - Intro: Is the 5% Difference Worth It?
0:24 - First Impressions: Weight & Size
0:48 - Autofocus Speed & New Motors
1:03 - The 95% vs The 5%: Who is This Lens For?
2:18 - Control Ring & Improved Minimum Focus Distance
2:48 - Teleconverter Performance on the Z8
3:14 - Arca-Swiss Foot & Zoom Throw Ergonomics
4:07 - How to Remove the Tripod Collar (Under 1000g!)
5:29 - V1 vs V2: Sharpness, Bokeh & 11 Aperture Blades
6:44 - Focus Breathing & Video Performance Test
7:08 - Final Verdict: Should You Buy It?

Видео Nikon Z 70-200 f/2.8 S II vs V1: Worth the Upgrade? канала Bobby Tonelli