Nikon Nikkor
AF-S 200mm f/2 G ED VR II
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Nikon Nikkor
180mm f/2.8D ED-IF

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differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 200mm f/2 G ED VR II
Image stabilization Nikon VR II vs None
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 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Has a silent focus motor Nikon AF-S vs None
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 Focuses quickly and silently
Wider aperture f/2 vs f/2.8
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 At its widest, the AF-S 200mm f/2 G ED VR II captures slightly more light, 1 f-stop
Slightly better telephoto 200 mm vs 180 mm
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 More than 10% more reach, less perspective distortion
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 200mm f/2 G ED VR II Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S 200mm f/2 G ED VR II

Reasons to consider the Nikon 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF
Significantly cheaper $749.00 vs $5,399.00
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 The best price we've seen is $4,650 cheaper (7.2x less)
Significantly lighter 0.8 kg vs 2.9 kg
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 3.8x lighter
Shorter 145 mm vs 203 mm
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 Around 30% shorter
Smaller diameter 79 mm vs 124 mm
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 Around 40% smaller lens at the end
Slightly better wide angle 180 mm vs 200 mm
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 10% better wide angle
Slightly more magnification 1:6.6 (0.2x) vs 1:8.3 (0.1x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects around 30% larger in your photo
Nikon Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF Learn more about
the Nikon 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Min focal length Poor wide angle Help
AF-S 200mm f/2 G ED VR II:200 mm
180mm f/2.8D ED-IF:180 mm
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
1x
Magnification Poor magnification Help
AF-S 200mm f/2 G ED VR II:1:8.3 (0.1x)
180mm f/2.8D ED-IF:1:6.6 (0.2x)

Compared to sports lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.
Wide maximum Not very narrow apertures Help
f/22

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D

Nikon Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D

Sports lens

$1,149
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D vs the Nikkor AF-S 200mm f/2 G ED VR II
Compare the Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D vs the Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G

Low light lens

$1,629
Min focal length Has a slightly wider wide angle lens
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Max focal length Has a slightly longer telephoto lens
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G vs the Nikkor AF-S 200mm f/2 G ED VR II
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G vs the Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF
Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF

Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF

Low light lens

$959
Min focal length Has a slightly wider wide angle lens
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Max focal length Has a slightly longer telephoto lens
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF vs the Nikkor AF-S 200mm f/2 G ED VR II
Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF vs the Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF
Canon EF 135mm f/2.8 Soft Focus

Canon EF 135mm f/2.8 Soft Focus

Sports lens

$489
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the EF 135mm f/2.8 Soft Focus vs the Nikkor AF-S 200mm f/2 G ED VR II
Compare the EF 135mm f/2.8 Soft Focus vs the Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF
Nikon Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D

Nikon Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D

Low light lens

$899
Min focal length Has a slightly wider wide angle lens
Max focal length Has a slightly longer telephoto lens
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D vs the Nikkor AF-S 200mm f/2 G ED VR II
Compare the Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D vs the Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 200mm f/2 G ED VR II Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 200mm f/2L IS USM

Canon EF 200mm f/2L IS USM

Sports lens

$5,999
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Weight Lighter
Image stabilization Worse image stabilization
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the EF 200mm f/2L IS USM vs the Nikkor AF-S 200mm f/2 G ED VR II
Nikon Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS

Nikon Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS

Macro lens

$800
Lowest price Significantly cheaper
Weight Significantly lighter
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Auto focus Auto focus
Compare the Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS vs the Nikkor AF-S 200mm f/2 G ED VR II
Nikon Nikkor 300mm f/2.8 G ED-IF VR

Nikon Nikkor 300mm f/2.8 G ED-IF VR

Sports lens
Max focal length Better telephoto
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Compare the Nikkor 300mm f/2.8 G ED-IF VR vs the Nikkor AF-S 200mm f/2 G ED VR II
Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

Low light lens

$1,999
Weight Significantly lighter
Lowest price Significantly cheaper
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM vs the Nikkor AF-S 200mm f/2 G ED VR II
Sigma 500mm f/4.5 EX DG APO HSM Canon-ef

Sigma 500mm f/4.5 EX DG APO HSM Canon-ef

Wildlife lens

$4,999
Max focal length Much better telephoto
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Min focal length Much worse wide angle
Compare the 500mm f/4.5 EX DG APO HSM Canon-ef vs the Nikkor AF-S 200mm f/2 G ED VR II

Nikon Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

Sports lens

$2,397
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Lowest price More expensive
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II vs the Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF
Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$429
Aperture Wider aperture
Min focal length Better wide angle
Wide maximum Wider aperture
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D vs the Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$580
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Wider aperture
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G vs the Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF
Canon EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM

Canon EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM

Sports lens

$769
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Compare the EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM vs the Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF
Leica Summicron 90mm f/2 APO M

Leica Summicron 90mm f/2 APO M

Low light lens

$3,995
Min focal length Better wide angle
Aperture Wider aperture
Lowest price Significantly more expensive
Wide maximum Wider aperture
Compare the Summicron 90mm f/2 APO M vs the Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF

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