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

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II
$2,397
70-200 mm
autofocus 2.9x zoom lens
f/2.8
fixed aperture
  • Nikon VR II Image stabilized
  • Nikon AF-S Built in focus motor

reviewswhat are people saying

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B&H Photo Video

Rated 5 out of 5 stars by 279 users at B&H Photo Video

"All around amazing lens. Sturdy build, and very crisp images. Everyday lens."

"I've owned this lens for two weeks and couldn't be happier. I've shot images of dogs running full speed and the focus keeps up with them. I've also shot some humans at 150mm @1/30th sec. and they are as sharp as could be. I am 100% happy with this lens."

"The only negative is that at minimum focus distance, the focal length is far short of the stated 200mm spec. This is unfortunate and it means can't get a frame filling head shot but it's not a deal breaker for me."

compatibilitywith digital cameras

Full frame

This lens is compatible with Full frame cameras such as the Nikon D600, Nikon D800 and Nikon D4.

Nikon D600
28.8 - 10.3°
horizontal angle of view
70-200mm
35mm equivalent focal length

APS-C (1.5x crop factor)

This lens is compatible with APS-C (1.5x crop factor) cameras such as the Nikon D5100, Nikon D7000 and Nikon D3200.

Nikon D5100
19.1 - 6.8°
horizontal angle of view
107-305mm
35mm equivalent focal length

Pros

The Nikon AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II vs other Nikon FX lenses

Fixed aperture Fixed aperture Help
The same aperture at all focal lengths
Auto focus Supports autofocus Help
Easier to use
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
Silent and fast
Image stabilization More advanced image stabilization Help
Nikon VR II

The Nikon AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II vs other Nikon FX sports lenses

Weight Very light Help
1.5 kg
Min focal length Great wide angle lens Help
70 mm
Lowest price Inexpensive Help
$2,396.95

Cons

The Nikon AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II vs other Nikon FX lenses

Prime lens Zoom lens Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses
Length Quite long Help
206 mm
Magnification Poor macro Help
1:8.3 (0.1x)

Specifications

General

Min focal length
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70 mm
Max focal length
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200 mm
Zoom range
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2.9x
Magnification
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1:8.3 (0.1x)
below average below average

Aperture

Wide minimum
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f/2.8
Wide maximum
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f/22
Tele minimum
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f/2.8
above average above average
Tele maximum
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f/22

Features

Auto focus
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Yes
Focus motor
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Nikon AF-S
above average above average
Image stabilization
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Nikon VR II
unique unique
Fisheye
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No
Tilt-shift
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No

Form factor

Lens mount
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Nikon FX
Length
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206 mm
below average below average
Diameter
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87 mm
Filter size
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77 mm
Weight
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1.5 kg
below average below average

Angle of view

Wide horizontal
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28.8°
below average below average
Telephoto horizontal
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10.3°
above average above average
Wide vertical
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19.5°
below average below average
Telephoto vertical
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6.9°
above average above average
Wide diagonal
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34.3°
below average below average
Telephoto diagonal
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12.3°
above average above average

Angle of view (On Nikon DX APS-C 1.5x crop cameras)

Wide horizontal
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19.1°
below average below average
Telephoto horizontal
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6.8°
above average above average
Wide vertical
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12.9°
below average below average
Telephoto vertical
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4.5°
above average above average
Wide diagonal
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22.9°
below average below average
Telephoto diagonal
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8.1°
above average above average

DiscussionWhat do you think about the Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II lens?

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anick dauwens (7:34 PM, January 24, 2013)
i'm doing a lot of sports photography, and i'm very happy with this lens!