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Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

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Pros

  • solid metal and can easily withstand tough weather
  • build quality is excellent
  • solid and well-built

Cons

  • the focus ring does not get nearly as much use as the zoom ring
  • no depth-of-field marks and no infrared focus index either
  • Tripod collar with removable foot

Key specs

  • 21
  • Internal
  • yes
  • Full-frame (35mm)
  • 70, 200 mm
  • Telephoto

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II - Pros & Cons

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

Pros

  • solid metal and can easily withstand tough weather
  • build quality is excellent
  • solid and well-built
  • make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images
  • Sharp
  • fast
  • durable
  • it is precise clear and realy a good IQ
  • lightweight
  • versatile telephoto zoom

Cons

  • the focus ring does not get nearly as much use as the zoom ring
  • no depth-of-field marks and no infrared focus index either
  • Tripod collar with removable foot
  • the zoom ring is a little longer
  • all of us can afford a
  • lightning and dust storms in order to capture the vast and volatile Southwest landscape
  • still no depth-of-field or infrared index marks on
  • Some people will miss the focus hold buttons
  • slight blue fringing in the corners at the 70mm
  • distortion becomes slightly barrel-distorted
  • habit of getting shorter the closer you focus

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Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II - Full Specifications

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General
Lens typeTelephoto
Lens mount
Nikon F
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Aperture
Aperture max2.8
Aperture min22
Aperture ringno
Number of diaphragm blades9
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Optics
Elements21
Groups16
Special elements / coatings
  • 7 ED elements
  • Nano Crystal coating
Zoom methodInternal
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Dimensions
Weight54.32 oz
Diameter3.43 in
Length8.09 in
Filter size3.03 in
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Image properties
Max Format size
Full-frame
Focal length70 - 200
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Focus
Focus methodInternal
Autofocusyes
Autofocus motor typeUltrasonic
Full-time Manual focusingyes
Closest focusing distance1.4
Distance scaleyes
Depth of field (DoF) scaleyes
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Design
Colour of productBlack
Body materials
  • Magnesium
  • Metal
Tripod collaryes
Hood suppliedyes
Sealingyes

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Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II Nikon - Editorial Reviews (6)

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Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II Nikon 70-200mm f2.8G VR II review | Cameralabs
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Cameralabs
Published: 19.01.2013
Nikon 70-200mm f2.8G VR II review | Cameralabs
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Imaging Resource
Published: 30.07.2009
Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II AF-S Nikkor Review

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Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G VR II Review - Photography Life
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Photography Life
Published: 12.12.2009
Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G VR II Review - Photography Life
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DPReview
Published: 25.02.2010
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm 1:2.8G ED VR II review
4.3

The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm 1:2.8G ED VR II was announced in July 2009, as the second iteration of the company's professional stabilized fast telezoom. It's the successor to the AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm 1:2.8G ED VR which first appeared in 2003, and brings to the table an entirely remastered optical system designed to match the demands of the latest high resolution FX format cameras such as the D3X, accompanied by an improved vibration reduction system which Nikon claims offers up to four stops stabilization.

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II Review | Photography Blog
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photographyblog.com
Published: 08.02.2013
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II Review | Photography Blog
4.5

The Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II is a professional telephoto zoom lens for full-frame FX Nikon DSLR cameras. Featuring a constant maximum aperture of f/2.8, the Nikon 70-200mm is also weather-proof. Read our in-depth Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II review to find out if this professional lens is worth the £2,085.99 / $2399.95 asking price...

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II Review
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PCMAG
Published: 19.12.2014
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II Review
4.0

The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II is the go-to lens for many an event photographer, and it's a good one.

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