The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon 70-200mm f4G ED VR and the Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8E FL ED VR for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8E FL ED VR is the longer of the two lenses at 203mm. The Nikon 70-200mm f4G ED VR with a length of 179mm, is 24mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8E FL ED VR also has a larger diameter of 89mm compared to the Nikon 70-200mm f4G ED VR's 78mm diameter.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Nikon 70-200mm f4G ED VR weighs 850g, which means it is 580g (40%) lighter than the Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8E FL ED VR which has a weight of 1430g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Telephoto Zoom Lenses in Nikon F (FX) Mount for size comparison purposes.
Telephoto Lenses in Nikon F (FX) Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
The Nikon 70-200mm f4G ED VR has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8E FL ED VR has a 77mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Nikon 70-200mm f4G ED VR:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8E FL ED VR:
Lens Mounts
Both the Nikon 70-200mm f4G ED VR and the Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8E FL ED VR has the same Nikon F (FX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon F (FX) lenses are Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
70-200mm but while Nikon 70-200mm f4G ED VR has the fastest aperture of
F4.0, the Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8E FL ED VR's widest aperture value is
F2.8.