Lens Summary
Brand: Nikon
Also Known As: Nikon 70-200mm f/4G VR
Lens Type: Zoom Lens
Format: Full Frame / FX
Focus: Autofocus
Lens Mount: Nikon F
Release Date: 2012-10-23
MSRP Price: $1396.95
Made in: Japan
Infrared Rating: Good
Production Status: In Production
Lens Description: Compact high-performance 2.9x FX-format telephoto zoom lens with an f/4 fixed aperture and Nikon\'s third-generation Vibration Reduction (VR). Capture high performance stills and HD videos with a classic 70-200mm angle of view (105-300mm on DX-format cameras). An essential lens for low light or fast action sequences.
Photography Life Review Summary: Similar to other superb f/4 lenses like Nikon 16-35mm f/4G VR and Nikon 24-120mm f/4G VR, I find the Nikon 70-200mm f/4G VR of incredible value. If you enjoy using the 16-35mm or the 24-120mm lenses, take my word for it – the Nikon 70-200mm f/4G VR is even more impressive optically. Read the full Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/4G ED VR Review by Photography Life.
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/4G ED VR 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) | Nikon FX/35mm Film, Nikon DX |
| Compatible with Teleconverters | Yes |
| Zoom Ratio | 2.9x |
| Maximum Reproduction Ratio | 0.274x |
| Vibration Reduction (Image Stabilization) | Yes |
| Aperture Information | |
| Aperture Ring | No |
| Maximim Aperture | f/4 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/32 |
| Maximum Angle of View (APS-C or smaller format) | 22°50' |
| Minimum Angle of View (APS-C or smaller format) | 8° |
| Maximum Angle of View (Full Frame format) | 34°20' |
| Minimum Angle of View (Full Frame format) | 12°20' |
| Optical Information | |
| Lens Elements | 20 |
| Lens Groups | 14 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
| Extra-Low Dispersion Glass Elements | 3 |
| Nano Crystal Coat | Yes |
| Super Integrated Coat (SIC) | Yes |
| Focus Information | |
| Focus | Autofocus |
| Built-in Focus Motor | Yes |
| Silent Wave Motor (SWM) | Yes |
| Internal Focusing | Yes |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 3.28 ft |
| Focus Mode Switch | AF, Manual |
| G-type | Yes |
| Distance Information | Yes |
| Filter Information | |
| Filter Size | 67mm |
| Accepts Filter Type | Screw-on |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Weather / Dust Sealing | No |
| Mount Material | Metal |
| Tripod Collar | No |
| Dimensions | 78.0 x 178.5mm |
| Weight | 850g |
| Other Information | |
| Available in Colors | Black and Gold |
| Supplied Accessories | Tripod Collar is optional. LC-67 Snap-on Front Lens Cap 67mm, HB-60 Bayonet Hood, LF-4 Rear Lens Cap, CL-1225 Semi-Soft Case |
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I am very impressed with this lens. Just returned from a Panama Cruise and used this lens on my D600 on some of the shore excursions as well as shooting some shore shots from the ship itself. This is a mid range lens that is well balanced and the internal focus/zoom is smooth to use. I was even able to take some good shots of birds that were in flight. I found the auto focus tracking and VR to be very good. I did not have any issues with lens flare and the resulting photos were very sharp. The bokeh is nice for an F4 lens. This is by no means a birding lens but if you are reasonably close to a bird you can crop a full frame photo and get very good results without the pain of lugging a large telephoto lens around on a cruise. If you are looking for a 70-200mm range lens you cannot go wrong with this one.
Hi, thanks for your work with reviews. I am looking för a 70-200 zoom för my D500.
I guess you tested this lens with a full frame camera!?
How will this lens perform on a D500 ?
Saw that DXOmark rated this lens very low on DX but that is not real world testing, at least this is what I think!
Thanks in advance, Krister
Krister, don’t believe anything DxO says, since they are not photographers. This lens is wonderful on both FX and DX!
Hello!
I am from Guwahati, India and I regularly follow your reviews and tips, I thoroughly enjoy all of it. I just got my nikkor 70-200mm f/4 after I went through your review and I must say it performed in the exact way that has been described by you. Your review helped me with the purchase.
Regards
Sandeep Sarkar