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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f2.8G ED VR II Review

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f2.8G ED VR II

Main Features

  • 70-200mm Focal Range
  • F2.8 Max Aperture
  • Image Stabilization
  • Weather Sealed
  • Filter Thread: 77mm
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Nikon F (FX) Mount
  • Weight: 1540g.
  • Diameter: 87mm
  • Length: 209mm
  • Min Focus Distance:1.4m
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Nikon 70-200mm f2.8G ED VR II Overview

Nikon 70-200mm f2.8G ED VR II is an Auto Focus (AF) Telephoto Zoom lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage and it is designed to be used with Nikon F (FX) mount cameras.

Nikon replaced the older Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f2.8G ED VR with this model. Follow the link to read our detailed comparison of these models:
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Lens Mount

Nikon 70-200mm f2.8G ED VR II is compatible with cameras that have 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

Nikon 70-200mm f2.8G ED VR II has a focal range of 70-200mm and 2.9X zoom ratio. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 105 - 300mm.

Teleconverter Compatibility

Nikon 70-200mm f2.8G ED VR II is compatible with the Teleconverter lenses below:

  • Nikon AF-S TC TC-20E III for F-Mount
  • Nikon AF-S TC TC-17E II for F-Mount
  • Nikon AF-S TC TC-14E III for F-Mount


Nikon 70-200mm f2.8G ED VR II Focal Range and Aperture Change with Teleconverter
Model Coverage with TC Aperture with TC Street Price
Nikon AF-S Teleconverter TC-20E III Lens Nikon AF-S Teleconverter TC-20E III 140 - 400mm F5.6 Amazon B&H Photo
Nikon AF-S Teleconverter TC-17E II Lens Nikon AF-S Teleconverter TC-17E II 119 - 340mm F4.76 Amazon B&H Photo
Nikon AF-S Teleconverter TC-14E III Lens Nikon AF-S Teleconverter TC-14E III 98 - 280mm F3.92 Amazon B&H Photo

Weather Sealings

Nikon 70-200mm f2.8G ED VR II is a weather sealed lens which provides an extra protection to prevent water and dust get inside the lens and camera body under light rain, snow and wind. In order to have an effective protection, you have to pair the Nikon 70-200mm f2.8G ED VR II with a weather sealed camera body such as Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D850.

Optical Image Stabilization

Nikon 70-200mm f2.8G ED VR II features an optical image stabilization system which helps to reduce the blur that occurs due to shaking during hand-held shooting. Nikon 70-200mm f2.8G ED VR II's stabilization system is effective up to 3.5 stops.

Zoom Method

Nikon 70-200mm f2.8G ED VR II features Rotary (internal) zoom method where the length of the lens doesn't change while you are zooming in or out. Even though this design has a size disadvantage in general compare to extending designs, it has the benefits of better sealing against dust and moisture, no zoom creep and no weight balance shift while zooming.

Aperture

Nikon 70-200mm f2.8G ED VR II is a fixed aperture lens with a constant max aperture of f2.8 from 70mm all the way to the 200mm .

Optical Formula

Nikon 70-200mm f2.8G ED VR II's optical formula consists of 21 elements in 16 groups . Following special elements are used in this design:

  • 7 ED glass elements
  • Nano Crystal Coating

Lens Hood

Nikon 70-200mm f2.8G ED VR II comes with a removable lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos. The model number of the hood is HB-48.

Body Colour

Nikon 70-200mm f2.8G ED VR II is available in Black color.

Popular Comparisons of Nikon 70-200mm f2.8G ED VR II

Here is the eight most popular comparisons of Nikon 70-200mm f2.8G ED VR II amongst Camera Decision readers.

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Pros and Cons of Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f2.8G ED VR II


PROs
Image Stabilization
Weather Sealed
Built-in Autofocus
Hood supplied
Tripod Collar
Full-time Manual Focusing
Internal Focusing
Fast and Bright at Wide end
Fast and Bright at Tele end
Constant f2.8 Aperture throughout the range
Covers Full-Frame Sensor

CONs
Heavy
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35mm FF 1430gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f2.8G ED VR Lens Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f2.8G ED VR
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35mm FF 1470gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
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Tamron SP 70-200mm 2.8 Di VC USD G2 Lens Tamron SP 70-200mm 2.8 Di VC USD G2
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Nikon 70-200mm f2.8G ED VR II Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Nikon
Lens Type Zoom
Lens Type Telephoto Zoom
Lens Mount Nikon F (FX)
Max Format 35mm FF
Focal Range 70-200mm
Image Stabilization Yes
Colour Black
Zoom Method Rotary (internal)
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock No Zoom
Zoom Ratio 2.9X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F2.8
Min Aperture F22.0
Aperture Ring No
Diaphragm Blades 9
Optics
Optical Elements 21
Optical Groups 16
Special Elements 7 ED glass elements Nano Crystal Coating

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 1.4m
Max Magnification unknown
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type Ultrasonic
Full Time Manual Yes
Focus Method Internal
Distance Scale Yes
DoF Scale Yes
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 1540g
Diameter 87mm
Length 209mm
Materials Magnesium alloy barrel, metal mount
Weather Sealing Yes
Filter Thread 77mm
Filter Notes -
Hood Supplied Yes
Hood Code HB-48
Tripod Collar Yes
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