Lens Summary
Brand: Nikon
Also Known As: Nikon Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S
Lens Type: Zoom Lens
Format: Full Frame / FX
Focus: Autofocus
Lens Mount: Nikon Z
Release Date: 2020-01-07
MSRP Price: $2599.95
Made in: Japan
Production Status: In Production
Manufacturer Link: Product Page
Lens Description: A popular zoom among sports, event, and portrait photographers, the NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S from Nikon is an impressively versatile telephoto lens characterized by its bright f/2.8 design. The fast maximum aperture suits working in available lighting conditions and also affords increased control over depth of field for isolating subjects with selective focus. The optical design incorporates a series of ED, fluorite, and SR elements, which help to reduce color fringing and chromatic aberrations throughout the zoom range for improved clarity and color accuracy. Additionally, ARNEO and Nano Crystal Coats, as well as a Super Integrated Coating, have been applied to suppress flare, ghosting, and surface reflections for improved contrast and color fidelity.
Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S Specifications
| Lens Specifications | |
|---|---|
| * Supplied accessories may differ depending on country or area | |
| Lens Type | Zoom Lens |
| Focal Length | 70-200mm |
| Mount Type | Nikon Z |
| Format | Full Frame / FX |
| Compatible Format(s) | Full Frame / APS-C |
| Compatible with Teleconverters | Yes |
| Zoom Ratio | 2.9x |
| Maximum Reproduction Ratio | 0.2x |
| Vibration Reduction (Image Stabilization) | Yes |
| Aperture Information | |
| Aperture Ring | No |
| Maximim Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 |
| 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 or larger format) | 34°20' |
| Minimum Angle of View (Full frame or larger format) | 12°20' |
| Optical Information | |
| Lens Elements | 21 |
| Lens Groups | 18 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 (Rounded) |
| Extra-Low Dispersion Glass Elements | 6 |
| Special Glass Elements | 1 SR Lens Element |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 |
| ARNEO Coating | Yes |
| Nano Crystal Coat | Yes |
| Super Integrated Coat (SIC) | Yes |
| Fluorine Coating | Yes |
| Fluorite Elements | 1 |
| Focus Information | |
| Focus | Autofocus |
| Built-in Focus Motor | Yes |
| Stepper Motor (STM) | Yes |
| Internal Focusing | Yes |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 0.5m at 70mm, 1.0m at 200mm |
| Electronic Diaphragm | 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 | 89mm x 220mm |
| Weight | 1440g with tripod collar |
| Other Information | |
| Available in Colors | Black |
| Supplied Accessories | LC-77B Lens Cap (front cap), LF-N1 Lens Cap (rear cap), HB-92 Lens Hood, CL-C3 Lens Case |
Lens Construction
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I like this lens a lot coupled to the original Z6. This was a upgrade from a D750 and 70-200 f/2.8 G. The primary use is runway fashion and outdoor portraits. My copy of the S lens has snappy and accurate autofocus. With VR enabled, the keeper rate hand held was over 90%. Something was still missing. I sometimes used a 300 mm f/4 D for backyard birds and small pets. 200 mm just didn’t get me close enough. My experience with a teleconverter on my DSLRs was mixed but I added the 1.4 S teleconverter to the 70-200 mm f/2.8 S. Like turned to love. Maybe I got a lucky match, but this combination exceeded my expectations.Autofocus speed remains very fast, accuracy is still high and sharpness is so close you can see little difference even at 100% crops. The 280 mm reach is enough for my squirrel, rabbit, chipmunk and songbird critters. I’m not ready to give up my D850 and 600 mm lens for birding but for anything closer and slower, this lens with the TC is now my first choice.