Nikon NIKKOR AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II Telephoto Zoom
Extends AF-S NIKKOR lens reach by 40% with only a one-stop exposure loss, turning a 70–200mm f/2.8 into a 98–280mm f/4 while preserving VR and metering. The fluorine-coated elements and weather-resistant barrel hold up in harsh conditions, and at 190g it adds minimal bulk. Best for wildlife and sports photographers using Nikon F-mount DSLRs who need extra focal length without carrying a second heavy telephoto lens.
Focal length 70-200mm
Aperture f/2.8
Mount Nikon F
stabilization Yes
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 190 g
af type AF-S
lens type zoom
78 Overall Score
Price $570
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 70 |
| Focal Length Max | 200 |
| Coating | fluorine-coated |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Constant | Yes |
Build
| Mount | Nikon F |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.4 lbs |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | AF-S |
| Stabilization | Yes |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 200 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Nikon NIKKOR AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II Telephoto Zoom | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD | Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Viltrox Pro AF 27mm f/1.2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 70-200mm | 28-300mm | 18-50mm | 12-35mm | 18-135mm | 27mm |
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/4 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/1.2 |
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E | Sony E |
| Stabilization | true | true | false | true | true | false |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | false | true |
| Weight (g) | 190 | 590 | 290 | 306 | 326 | 560 |
| AF Type | AF-S | VXD linear motor | stepping motor | Autofocus | Linear motor | STM |
| Lens Type | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | prime |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon NIKKOR AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II Telephoto Zoom | 53.9 | 81.9 | 92.2 | 83.7 | 44.6 | 84.1 | 79.4 | 70.4 | 82.4 |
| Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD Compare | 98 | 78 | 65.2 | 85.8 | 96.7 | 66.1 | 97.7 | 55.5 | 82.4 |
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 86.9 | 81.9 | 86.1 | 91.7 | 82.2 | 84.1 | 78.6 | 89.7 | 36.8 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 Compare | 53.9 | 81.9 | 85.4 | 51 | 86.5 | 84.1 | 80.6 | 85.3 | 96.9 |
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 98 | 75.5 | 72.5 | 40.3 | 78.5 | 77.5 | 95.8 | 89.7 | 82.4 |
| Viltrox Pro AF 27mm f/1.2 Compare | 86.9 | 98.5 | 67.4 | 38.5 | 82.2 | 98.6 | 33.6 | 89.7 | 36.8 |
Price
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