Nikon Nikkor
AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G 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 70-200mm f/2.8G 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
Better wide angle 70 mm vs 180 mm
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 2.6x better wide angle
More zoom 2.9x vs 1x
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 Around 3x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Slightly better telephoto 200 mm vs 180 mm
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 More than 10% more reach, less perspective distortion
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

Reasons to consider the Nikon 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF
Is a prime lens Yes vs No
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 Prime lenses have a single focal length, they are typically sharper and have wider apertures
Cheaper $749.00 vs $2,396.95
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 The best price we've seen is $1,648 cheaper (3.2x less)
Shorter 145 mm vs 206 mm
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 Around 30% shorter
Lighter 0.8 kg vs 1.5 kg
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 Around 50% lighter
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

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.
Magnification Poor magnification Help
AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G 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
Weight Light weight Help
AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II:1.5 kg
180mm f/2.8D ED-IF:0.8 kg
Wide maximum Not very narrow apertures Help
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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

Sports lens

$1,899
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Length Is longer
Weight Is heavier
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM vs the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM vs the Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF
Nikon Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED

Nikon Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED

Sports lens

$999
Length Is longer
Compare the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED vs the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II
Compare the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED vs the Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f

Sports lens

$799
Magnification Has better macro
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF
Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Nikon-f

Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Nikon-f

Sports lens

$769
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Magnification Has better macro
Length Is longer
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM

Sports lens

$2,499
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Length Is longer
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM vs the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM vs the Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF
Nikon Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D

Nikon Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D

Sports lens

$1,149
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Min focal length Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D vs the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II
Compare the Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D vs the Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF
Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 135mm f/1.8 *

Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 135mm f/1.8 *

Sports lens

$1,798
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Min focal length Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Compare the Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 135mm f/1.8 * vs the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II
Compare the Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 135mm f/1.8 * vs the Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f

Sports lens

$1,249
Lowest price Cheaper
Image stabilization Worse image stabilization
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II
Nikon Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED

Nikon Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED

Wildlife lens

$1,499
Max focal length Significantly better telephoto
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED vs the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Travel lens

$1,047
Zoom range Much more zoom
Length Shorter
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Image stabilization Worse image stabilization
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR vs the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
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
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
Olympus 150mm f/2 ED

Olympus 150mm f/2 ED

Sports lens

$2,499
Aperture Wider aperture
Min focal length Slightly better wide angle
Lowest price More expensive
Weight Heavier
Compare the 150mm f/2 ED vs the Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF

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