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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
Slightly more zoom 2.9x vs 2.5x
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More than 10% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
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 AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED

Cheaper $999.00 vs $2,396.95
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The best price we've seen is $1,398 cheaper (2.4x less)
Slightly shorter 193 mm vs 206 mm
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Around 10% shorter
Slightly lighter 1.3 kg vs 1.5 kg
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More than 10% lighter
Nikon Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED Learn more about
the Nikon AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Fixed aperture Constant aperture lenses Help
The same aperture at all focal lengths
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses
Length Quite long Help
AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II:206 mm
AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED:193 mm
Magnification Poor magnification Help
AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II:1:8.3 (0.1x)
AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED:1:7.1 (0.1x)

Compared to sports lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Min focal length Good wide-angle Help
AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II:70 mm
AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED:80 mm
Weight Light weight Help
AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II:1.5 kg
AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED:1.3 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
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

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

Max focal length Has a slightly shorter telephoto lens
Length Is shorter
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
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
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 Has a significantly shorter telephoto lens
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Nikon Nikkor  70-300mm f/4-5.6G

Nikon Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G

Wildlife lens

$150

Max focal length Has a slightly shorter telephoto lens
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
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

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

Advantages

Disadvantages

No significant competitors found that are specific to the Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II.

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

Advantages

Disadvantages

Nikon Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX

Wildlife lens

$180

Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Length Significantly shorter
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture
Nikon Nikkor  85mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$429

Prime lens Is a prime lens
Aperture Wider aperture
Wide maximum Wider aperture
Max focal length Worse telephoto

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