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Certified Keeper Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II
91 PixelMeter Score 11 reviews

Pros Pros
  • Excellent sharpness and image quality at all focal lengths
  • Reliable autofocus with manual override
  • Highly effective optical image stabilization
  • Smooth bokeh and well-controlled aberrations
Cons Cons
  • Significant focus breathing and reduced effective focal length at close distances
  • Ineffective or poorly designed lens hood
  • Increased weight and physical size
  • Removal of functional AF-lock buttons

Launch price Launch price $2,399.95
Focal length & aperture Focal length & aperture 70-200mm f/2.8
Mount & coverage Mount & coverage Nikon F · Full-Frame
Stabilization Stabilization Optical IS
Close focus Close focus 1.4 m (0.12x)
Filter thread Filter thread 77mm
Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Ultrasonic
Weight & size Weight & size 1540g (3 lb 6.3 oz) · 87 x 209 mm (3.43 x 8.23 in)

Announcement date Announcement date July 30, 2009
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $2,399.95
Lens mount Lens mount Nikon F
Image circle coverage Image circle coverage Full-Frame
Lens type Lens type Zoom
Lens line / series Lens line / series NIKKOR

Elements Elements 21
Groups Groups 16
Special elements Special elements 7 ED, 1 Nano Crystal Coat
Coatings Coatings Nano Crystal Coat

Focal length (wide) Focal length (wide) 70mm
Focal length (tele) Focal length (tele) 200mm
Max aperture Max aperture f/2.8
Minimum aperture Minimum aperture f/22
Diaphragm blades Diaphragm blades 9

Diagonal angle of view Diagonal angle of view 34.3° - 12.3°

Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Ultrasonic
Minimum focus distance Minimum focus distance 1.4 m
Maximum magnification Maximum magnification 0.12x
Focus mechanism Focus mechanism Internal focus
Depth of field scale Depth of field scale Yes

Optical stabilization (OIS) Optical stabilization (OIS) Yes

AF/MF switch AF/MF switch Yes

USB firmware port USB firmware port No

Weight Weight 1540g (3 lb 6.3 oz)
Maximum diameter Maximum diameter 87mm (3.43 in)
Length Length 209mm (8.23 in)
Filter thread Filter thread 77mm
Weather sealing Weather sealing Full weather sealing
Barrel material Barrel material Magnesium alloy
Internal zoom Internal zoom Yes
Tripod collar Tripod collar Included

Lens hood Lens hood HB-54, included
Teleconverter compatibility Teleconverter compatibility 1.4x and 2.0x