Name: Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/4G ED VR
Brand: Nikon
SKU: 36607
Rating: 4.2 (9 reviews)

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4.3

based on all reviews

Consumer ratings:

4.6 / 5

remarkably compact
lightweight design
fast and almost silent

reduces ghosting and lens flare
it does not have the same tough build
cheap and flimsy tripod

Construction: Zoom
Elements: 20
Focus method: Internal
Autofocus: yes
Max format size: Full-frame (35mm)
Focal length: 70, 200 mm
Image stabilisation: yes
Lens type: Telephoto

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/4G ED VR - Pros & Cons

remarkably compact
lightweight design
fast and almost silent
very smooth bokeh at all focal lengths
Performance The focusing and zoom rings operated very smoothly and were properly damped
well built
comfortable to use and provides excellent imaging performance
size and weight will make it a good travelling companion
Edge sharpness was also the best for the three lenses
the lens correction in Lightroom works well
compact and lightweight
build quality of the lens is excellent
Resolution is generally excellent in the image center and almost excellent at the borders and corners
The focus and zoom rings operate very smoothly and are nicely damped
The build quality of the lens is excellent
overall score is so good
bokeh is surprisingly good
flexible
light and has outstanding performances
exceptionally quick
autofocus system is fast and unerringly accurate
high-end features along with sophisticated handling
delivers excellent image quality

reduces ghosting and lens flare
it does not have the same tough build
cheap and flimsy tripod
long length of the lens and the balance of the setup
his copy started fogging up on a rainy day
those vibrations might result in softer images
no depth-of-field marks and no infrared focus index
AF system struggles to lock onto distant subjects
it is not weather-sealed
Backlit subject at 200mm focal length
Backlit subject at 70mm focal length
this lens lacks an aperture ring
lack of the f2
pincushion distortion is quite visible when there is a horizon in the frame
200mm at /4 was not as good
distortion becomes slightly barrel-distorted
lack of every kind of sealing
Distortion increases a bit here
Tripod collar is an expensive add-on
the lens lacks Nikon's newer Sport VR mode
it's not a consumer lens
slightly visible vignetting in a clear blue sky
it does not widen the field of view when focusing closer

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Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/4G ED VR - Full Specifications

Lens type	Telephoto
Lens mount	Nikon F

Aperture max	4
Aperture min	32
Aperture ring	no
Number of diaphragm blades	9

Construction	Zoom
Elements	20
Groups	14
Special elements / coatings	3 ED elements 1 HRI element
Power zoom	no
Zoom method	Internal

Weight	29.98 oz
Diameter	3.07 in
Length	7.05 in
Filter size	2.64 in

Max Format size	Full-frame
Focal length	70 - 200
Maximum magnification	0.27 x
Image stabilisation	yes

Focus method	Internal
Autofocus	yes
Autofocus motor type	Ring Type Ultrasonic
Full-time Manual focusing	yes
Closest focusing distance	1
Distance scale	yes
Depth of field (DoF) scale	no

Colour of product	Black
Tripod collar	no
Hood supplied	yes
Filter thread	yes
Sealing	no

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Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/4G ED VR Nikon - Editorial Reviews (11)

4.2

Based on 11 reviews

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Published: 04.02.2013

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4.5

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Published: 20.12.2014

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4.0

A constant-aperture telephoto at a price amateur Nikon owners can afford

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Published: 05.01.2013

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4.0

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Published: 15.07.2013

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4.0

The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/4G ED VR is the telezoom for Nikonians who can't handle the cost of the f/2.8 version of the lens.

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