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Lens Description: Fast aperture, f/2.8 zoom features VR II image stabilization, ED glass and Nano Crystal Coat. Excels at low-light sports, fashion, portraits and more.
Photography Life Review Summary: The new Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8 VR II is clearly a better lens than its predecessor. As can be seen from the image examples in this review, the performance of this lens is outstanding at maximum apertures throughout the focal lengths and the new VR II system clearly helps in getting shake-free images at low shutter speeds of 1/50 and below. Nikon did an outstanding job in addressing the problems with vignetting on FX bodies and the Nano Coating should help to minimize ghosting and flare issues the older lens suffered from. The only two drawbacks that I can think of are price and decreased magnification. With a $2,400 price tag, which is equivalent to what a brand new Nikon D700 costs today, it definitely does not fall into an “affordable” category. The decreased magnification is not good news for those who need the reach, but is not necessarily bad for portrait photographers, because they can fit more, if needed. Professionals that work in challenging conditions and could use the sharpness and the new vibration reduction feature will definitely buy and appreciate the lens, while others might look at the older version as a good alternative, especially if they are shooting on DX bodies. Read the full Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II Review by Photography Life.
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II Specifications
| Lens Specifications | |
|---|---|
| * Supplied accessories may differ depending on country or area | |
| Lens Type | Zoom Lens |
| Focal Length | 70-200mm |
| Mount Type | Nikon F |
| Format | Full Frame / FX |
| Compatible Format(s) | FX, DX, FX in DX Crop Mode, 35 mm Film |
| Compatible with Teleconverters | Yes |
| Zoom Ratio | 2.9x |
| Maximum Reproduction Ratio | 0.25x |
| VR (Vibration Reduction) Image Stabilization | Yes |
| Aperture Information | |
| Aperture Ring | No |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 |
| Maximum Angle of View (APS-C format) | 22°50' |
| Minimum Angle of View (APS-C format) | 8° |
| Maximum Angle of View (Full Frame format) | 34°20' |
| Minimum Angle of View (Full Frame format) | 12°20' |
| Optical Information | |
| Lens Elements | 21 |
| Lens Groups | 16 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
| ED Glass Elements | 7 |
| Nano Coating | Yes |
| Super Integrated / Super Spectra Coating | Yes |
| Focus Information | |
| Focus | Autofocus |
| Built-in Focus Motor | Yes |
| Silent Wave / Ultrasonic Motor | Yes |
| Internal Focusing | Yes |
| Rear Focusing | No |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 4.6 ft. (1.4m) |
| Focus Mode Switch | Auto, Manual, Auto/Manual |
| G-type | Yes |
| Distance Information | Yes |
| Filter Information | |
| Filter Size | 77mm |
| Accepts Filter Type | Screw-on |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Weather / Dust Sealing | Yes |
| Mount Material | Metal |
| Tripod Collar | Yes |
| Dimensions | (Approx.) 3.4x8.1 in. (Diameter x Length), 87x205.5mm (Diameter x Length) |
| Weight | (Approx.) 54.3 oz. (1540g) |
| Other Information | |
| Available in Colors | Black |
| Supplied Accessories | HB-48 Bayonnet Hood, CL-M2 Case, 77mm lens cap, LF-1 Rear lens cap |
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| Autofocus Speed and Accuracy | |
| Handling | |
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| Packaging and Manual | |
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Fantastic high quality photographic tool. Very fast to focus. Did not own it for long enough to complain about anything. I used to own the first AF-S version of that lens and I thought it felt really big and cumbersome. This new version is a winner to me. Excellent product.
Wow, amazing.
In urdu language a saying is “Samundar ko kooze main band ker diya”. mean that u put the whole sea into a small bottle or jar.
To buy any particular lense every thing is there to convince yourself.
This is so complete as when I was coming from top to bottom and checking this example, one thing came to my mind that with all this your rating should also be there and what I found at the bottom?
It was there.
So I must say for any one this is very informative.
Only one suggestion. I dont know it is valid or not.
Though you have given the link for complete review but in a summarize form if you could add some compatible lenses with the detail. It might help.
God bless u