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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f4G ED VR Review

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f4G ED VR

Main Features

  • 70-200mm Focal Range
  • F4.0 Max Aperture
  • Image Stabilization
  • Filter Thread: 67mm
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Nikon F (FX) Mount
  • Weight: 850g.
  • Diameter: 78mm
  • Length: 179mm
  • Min Focus Distance: 1m
  • Max Magnification: 0.27x
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Nikon 70-200mm f4G ED VR Overview


Nikon 70-200mm f4G ED VR is a Fixed aperture Auto Focus (AF) Telephoto Zoom lens with Optical Image stabilization and 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with F(FX) Mount cameras.

What type of photography is the Nikon 70-200mm f4G ED VR lens good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use the Nikon 70-200mm f4G ED VR is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Suitability
Bird/WildlifeGood
SportsGood
PortraitAverage
TravelFair
StreetFair
WeddingAverage
Walk AroundAverage
VloggingPoor
LandscapeAverage
MacroAverage

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Reasons to Buy Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f4G ED VR Lens

Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f4G ED VR lens in a list form to help you determine whether it offers the features you need.

PROs
Optical Image Stabilization
Autofocus
Distance Scale
Hood supplied
Full-time Manual Focusing
Internal Focusing
Fast Aperture at Tele end
Constant f4 aperture throughout the range
Covers Full-Frame Sensor
9 Diaphragm Blades
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CONs
No Weather Sealing
Pricey


Lens Mount

Nikon 70-200mm f4G ED VR is compatible with cameras that have a 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.

Size, Weight and Filter Thread

Size and weight is a very important decision factor when searching for your next lens. Nikon 70-200mm f4G ED VR has a maximum diameter of 78mm and total length of 179mm. It weighs 850g / 30.0 oz.

Nikon 70-200mm f4G ED VR has a filter thread of 67mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Nikon 70-200mm f4G ED VR:

  • 67mm Variable ND Lens Filters
  • 67mm Circular Polarizer Lens Filters
  • 67mm Clear Protection Lens Filters

Focal Range

Nikon 70-200mm f4G ED VR 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.

Optical Image Stabilization

The Nikon 70-200mm f4G ED VR features an optical image stabilization system which helps to reduce the blur that occurs due to shaking during hand-held shooting.

Zoom Method

Nikon 70-200mm f4G ED VR 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.

Maximum Magnification Ratio

Nikon 70-200mm f4G ED VR has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.27x and has a minimum focusing distance of 1m. For a non-macro lens, the 0.27x is considered a high magnification and will come handy for close-up shots.

Aperture

Nikon 70-200mm f4G ED VR is a fixed aperture lens with a constant max aperture of f4 from 70mm all the way to the 200mm .

Focal Length Max Aperture Min Aperture
70mm F4 F32
200mm F4 F32

Optical Formula

Nikon 70-200mm f4G ED VR's optical formula consists of 20 elements in 14 groups . Following special elements are used in this design:

  • 3 ED lens elements
  • 1 HRI lens element

Lens Hood

Nikon 70-200mm f4G ED VR comes with a removable lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos.

Body Colour

Nikon 70-200mm f4G ED VR is available in Black color.

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Nikon 70-200mm f4G ED VR 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 F4.0
Min Aperture F32.0
Aperture Ring No
Diaphragm Blades 9
Optics
Optical Elements 20
Optical Groups 14
Special Elements 3 ED lens elements, 1 HRI lens element

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 1m
Max Magnification 0.27X
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type Ring-type ultrasonic
Full Time Manual Yes
Focus Method Internal
Distance Scale Yes
DoF Scale No
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 850g
Diameter 78mm
Length 179mm
Weather Sealing No
Filter Thread 67mm
Filter Notes -
Hood Supplied Yes
Tripod Collar No
Optional Accessories Optional RT-1 tripod collar
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