Name: Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR
Brand: Nikon
SKU: 36701
Rating: 3.7 (6 reviews)

4.0

based on all reviews

make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images
beautiful rendering
solid and well-built

neither lens will leave you wanting for detail
no depth-of-field marks and no infrared focus index either
the focus ring does not get nearly as much use as the zoom ring

Elements: 21
Focus method: Internal
Autofocus: yes
Max format size: Full-frame (35mm)
Focal length: 70, 200 mm
Lens type: Telephoto

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

make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images
beautiful rendering
solid and well-built
The focus locks on to my subject quickly
and very smoothly
solid metal and can easily withstand tough weather
The new construction is very nice
beautiful colors and wonderfully rendered images
nice and sharp and well built
image quality is excellent
exceptionally sharp and consistent
fast response
portability
and useful focal length
easy to get a nice stable platform and remove it for handheld shooting easily
The tripod collar is also a wonderful step in the right direction
The focus ring is very smooth and has a great feel
lightweight
versatile telephoto zoom

neither lens will leave you wanting for detail
no depth-of-field marks and no infrared focus index either
the focus ring does not get nearly as much use as the zoom ring
the zoom ring is a little longer
autofocus is disabled
It is clearly not a travel lens
slightest softness when shot wide open compared to other focal lengths
quite noticeable and slightly uneven vignetting
The zoom ring is a little stiff

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

Lens type	Telephoto
Lens mount	Nikon F

Aperture max	2.8
Aperture min	22
Aperture ring	no
Number of diaphragm blades	9

Elements	21
Groups	15
Special elements / coatings	5 ED elements
Power zoom	no
Zoom method	Internal

Weight	51.85 oz
Diameter	3.43 in
Length	8.46 in
Filter size	3.03 in

Max Format size	Full-frame
Focal length	70 - 200
Maximum magnification	0.16 x

Focus method	Internal
Autofocus	yes
Autofocus motor type	Ring Type Ultrasonic
Full-time Manual focusing	yes
Closest focusing distance	1.5
Distance scale	yes
Depth of field (DoF) scale	no

Colour of product	Black
Body materials	Metal
Tripod collar	yes
Hood supplied	yes
Sealing	yes

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Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR Nikon - Editorial Reviews (7)

4.3

Based on 7 reviews

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Imaging Resource

Published: 16.10.2005

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

Looking for a Nikon 70-200mm lens review? Read on to find out what we uncovered in our objective optical lab tests.

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

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.

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II Review | Photography Blog

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 Nikon AF-S VR Nikkor 70-200mm 1:2.8G review

DPReview

Published: 02.05.2008

Nikon AF-S VR Nikkor 70-200mm 1:2.8G review

Nikon first announced the development of the AF-S VR Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G ED-IF in February 2002, with the lens becoming available to buy in April 2003. Billed by Nikon as a 'compact, lightweight' fast telephoto, the lens features a complex optical design of 21 elements in 15 groups, including no fewer than 5 Extra-low Dispersion (ED) elements for the correction of aberrations. It improves on its predecessor, the AF-S 80-200mm f/2.8G, mainly by incorporating an optical image stabilisation unit (or in Nikon speak, 'vibration reduction'), allowing hand holding at shutter speeds up to three stops lower than normal without image degradation due to camera shake.